Bickford of Crystal Lake
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Crystal Lake, IL
Bickford of Crystal Lake
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Crystal Lake, IL
Overlooking the tranquil community of Crystal Lake, IL, the Bickford of Crystal Lake is a peculiar senior living community providing assisted living and memory care services. A wide range of cozy and well-appointed accommodations with different floor plans are available for its residents based on their preferences. As for memory care, those with cognitive conditions like dementia receive round-the-clock professional care, specialized programming, and a thoughtfully designed Mary B’s Neighborhood.
Explore its top-notch amenities and services to maximize the living experience in this beautiful place. Experience restaurant-style dining with healthy meals prepared by a talented culinary team. Avail of their HigherPart Care Coordination, medication management, and transportation services. Meet new companions and create unforgetabble memories together through its various social activities and community events coordinated by a professional team. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors are assured of an wondrous retirement with the Bickford of Crystal Lake.
56-bed community Rank #276 / 424Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 276th out of 424 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 41 / 100 Rank #412 / 648Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 412th out of 648 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living/shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceMay 14, 2026
ExpirationMay 13, 2027
CountyMchenry
License Number5102956
Bickford of Crystal Lake is legally operated by Bsl Crystal Lake, LLC.
Permanent Units
42 units
Alzheimer's Units
14 units
Total beds
56 units
Homestyle Dining
Personalized Assistance
Transportation Services
Spiritual Care
Pet-Friendly Environment
Community Involvement
Themed Events
Specific ProgramsMontessori Memory Care
Religious Services
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 2025 · 1 year of data
6 deficiencies
12 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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 2025 vs. Illinois state average
Overall vs. IL average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
3 Better
Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (14% below)
• Deficiencies per year (14% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (38% below)
• Total deficiencies (14% below)
• Deficiencies per year (14% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (38% below)
Latest Inspection
May 2, 2026
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
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6 | 7 | This facility has 14% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (6 vs. IL avg 7).↓ 14% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2025.
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6 | 7 | This facility has 14% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (6 vs. IL avg 7).↓ 14% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
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0.5 | 0.8 | This facility has 38% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (0.5 vs. IL avg 0.8).↓ 38% better |
Inspections
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This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
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12 | 9 | This facility has had 33% more total inspections than the Illinois average (12 vs. IL avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 33% more |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- June 4, 2025 complaint investigation found three deficiencies in outbreak management, including failure to revise service plans and implement safety precautions for an AGE/norovirus outbreak affecting 15 people.
- October 7, 2025 complaint investigation cleared two complaints with no deficiencies or violations found in assisted living regulations.
- The June 4, 2025 findings showed consistent failure to update service plans and protect residents during an infectious outbreak, indicating serious lapses in resident care and safety management.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Bickford of Crystal Lake
2.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Crystal Lake's city center to Bickford of Crystal Lake's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.
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| Sunrise of Crystal Lake |
AL
IL
MC
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Crystal Lake |
58
Facility
58
IL AVG
86
Rank
#271 / 424
| Yes |
35
Facility
35
IL AVG
51
Rank
#458 / 648
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1
Facility
1
IL AVG
18
Rank
#125 / 165
| Sunrise Of Crystal Lake (Land) Sl, LLC | 7 |
2
Facility
2
IL AVG
7
Rank
#88 / 276
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0.3
Facility
0.3
IL AVG
0.8
Rank
#101 / 276
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0
Facility
0
IL AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 315
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6
Facility
6
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#292 / 315
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Bickford of Crystal Lake |
AL
MC
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Crystal Lake |
56
Facility
56
IL AVG
86
Rank
#276 / 424
| Yes |
41
Facility
41
IL AVG
51
Rank
#412 / 648
| - | Bsl Crystal Lake, LLC | 12 |
6
Facility
6
IL AVG
7
Rank
#180 / 276
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0.5
Facility
0.5
IL AVG
0.8
Rank
#143 / 276
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2
Facility
2
IL AVG
3
Rank
#142 / 315
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3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#222 / 315
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| Fair Oaks Health Care Center |
AL
NH
HC
HOS
IL
MC
RC
SNF
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Crystal Lake |
51
Facility
51
IL AVG
86
Rank
#290 / 424
| No |
29
Facility
29
IL AVG
51
Rank
#502 / 648
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Financial Assistance for
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Bickford of Crystal Lake is located in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
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Operated by
Bickford Senior Living Group, L.L.C.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bickford of Crystal Lake
Who is the owner of Bickford of Crystal Lake?
Bickford of Crystal Lake is legally operated by Bsl Crystal Lake, LLC.
Is Bickford of Crystal Lake in a walkable area?
Bickford of Crystal Lake has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Bickford of Crystal Lake?
According to IL state health department records, Bickford of Crystal Lake's license number is 5102956.
When does Bickford of Crystal Lake's license expire?
According to IL state health department records, Bickford of Crystal Lake's license expires on May 13, 2027.
How many beds does Bickford of Crystal Lake have?
Bickford of Crystal Lake has 56 beds.
Are there photos of Bickford of Crystal Lake?
Yes — there are 19 photos of Bickford of Crystal Lake in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Bickford of Crystal Lake?
Bickford of Crystal Lake is located at 717 Mchenry Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.
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