Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
Memory Care & Respite Care · Normal, IL

Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Memory Care & Respite Care · Normal, IL

Overview of Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Relax within the peaceful spaces of the extraordinary senior living community of Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center set in the quiet East Vernon Avenue, Normal, IL, providing companion living, memory care, and respite care. Optimize comfort and security with the intricately designed and spacious private and companion suites of Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center. A team of competent and well-trained professionals exceeds expectations in ensuring seniors receive top-tier care and support.

Committed to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, the community conducts enjoyable activities and engaging programs for leisure and wellness. Look forward to having a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is a safe place for seniors to live a wondrous retirement while keeping their dignity in its well-lit and spacious abode.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 38 Rank #310 / 379Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 310th out of 379 homes we track in Illinois for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Illinois facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #441 / 585Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 441st out of 585 homes we track in Illinois for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Illinois facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living/Shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceAugust 31, 2025
ExpirationAugust 31, 2026 Expires in 6 days
CountyMclean
License Number5104127

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is legally operated by Normal Senior Housing I Opco, LLC.

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's Units
38 units
Total beds
38 units

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Inspection History

In Illinois, the Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation conducts annual unannounced surveys to assess compliance with state and federal healthcare facility standards.

Since 2024 · 2 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
1 deficiency 5 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Illinois state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2024 vs. Illinois state average
Overall vs. IL average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (89% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (88% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIL Averagevs. IL Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 19 This facility has 89% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (1 vs. IL avg 9).↓ 89% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.21.71 This facility has 88% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (0.2 vs. IL avg 1.71).↓ 88% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIL Averagevs. IL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 55 This facility has total inspections in line with the Illinois average (5 vs. IL avg 5).— At avg

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Companion / Private Studio

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

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Places of interest near Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Address 1.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Normal's city center to Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Sunrise of Park Ridge
MC
AL
HOS
Park Ridge
110
Facility 110
IL AVG 80
Rank #74 / 379
Yes
73
Facility 73
IL AVG 51
Rank #124 / 585
27
Facility 27
IL AVG 15
Rank #35 / 189
A+Karrington Of Park Ridge Opco, LLC2
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 7
Rank #120 / 276
1.5
Facility 1.5
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #150 / 276
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #202 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Orland Park
MC
AL
Orland Park (Orland Township)
104
Facility 104
IL AVG 80
Rank #89 / 379
Yes
47
Facility 47
IL AVG 51
Rank #325 / 585
48
Facility 48
IL AVG 15
Rank #3 / 189
A+Emeritus Corporation5
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 7
Rank #67 / 276
0.2
Facility 0.2
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #67 / 276
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 3
Rank #287 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Smith Village
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Chicago (South Side)
82
Facility 82
IL AVG 80
Rank #135 / 379
Yes
71
Facility 71
IL AVG 51
Rank #129 / 585
17
Facility 17
IL AVG 15
Rank #80 / 189
A+The Washington And Jane Smith Community-Beverly10
25
Facility 25
IL AVG 7
Rank #249 / 276
2.5
Facility 2.5
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #203 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Schaumburg
MC
AL
HOS
Schaumburg
82
Facility 82
IL AVG 80
Rank #135 / 379
Yes
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 51
Rank #281 / 585
25
Facility 25
IL AVG 15
Rank #48 / 189
A+Sunrise Schaumburg Assisted Living, LLC2
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #258 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
MC
RC
Normal
38
Facility 38
IL AVG 80
Rank #310 / 379
No
32
Facility 32
IL AVG 51
Rank #441 / 585
--Normal Senior Housing I Opco, LLC5
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 7
Rank #67 / 276
0.2
Facility 0.2
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #67 / 276
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 3
Rank #293 / 315
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #292 / 315
Companion / Private Studio

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Who is the owner of Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center?

Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is legally operated by Normal Senior Housing I Opco, LLC.

Is Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in a walkable area?

Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center has a walk score of 32. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center?

According to IL state health department records, Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center's license number is 5104127.

When does Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center's license expire?

According to IL state health department records, Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center's license expires on August 31, 2026.

Are pets allowed at Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center?

No, Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center have?

Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center has 38 beds.

How much does Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center cost per month?

Pricing at Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center starts at $7,395 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

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