Bickford of Gurnee
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Gurnee, IL

Bickford of Gurnee

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Gurnee, IL

Overview of Bickford of Gurnee

Settled in the vibrant neighborhood of Gurnee, IL, the Bickford of Gurnee is an enticing senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care services. Large and stunning accommodations with varying floors plans are available for its residents. In terms of memory care, the community offers specialized programming, 24/7 professional care, and the purpose-built memory care environment called the Mary B’s Memory Care Neighborhood.

Having above-and-beyond amenities and services, residents can enjoy 3 fresh-cooked delightful meals, weekly housekeeping, home maintenance, access to laundry facilities, and transportation services. Explore its other amenities such as the family room, game room, and library to see how beautiful the community is. Participate in diverse social activities and other life-enrichment programs to boost engagement. At Bickford of Gurnee, seniors can enjoy a classic retirement.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 60 Rank #144 / 282Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 144th out of 282 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #72 / 144Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 72nd out of 144 assisted living communities we track in Illinois for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Illinois facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
9 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #347 / 366Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 347th out of 366 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
6 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #28 / 69Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 28th out of 69 assisted living communities we track in Illinois for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Illinois average, with its Statewide rank out of 69. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
85% This home usually has limited availability
Higher than the Illinois average: 74%
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
B- Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living/Shared Housing Establishment
IssuanceApril 26, 2025
CountyLake
License Number5106270

Ownership & Operating Entity

Bickford of Gurnee is legally operated by Bickford Of Gurnee, LLC.

Type Of Units

Permanent Units
44 units
Alzheimer's Units
16 units
Total beds
60 units

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

2 services
Montessori Memory Care
Transportation Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness And Recreation

Room Accommodations

Building TypeTwo-story

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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 2025 · 1 year 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.
17 deficiencies 3 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 2025 vs. Illinois state average
Overall vs. IL average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (89% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (235% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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. 179.0 This facility has 89% more total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (17 vs. IL avg 9).↑ 89% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 5.71.7 This facility has 235% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (5.7 vs. IL avg 1.7).↑ 235% worse

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. 35.0 This facility has had 40% fewer total inspections than the Illinois average (3 vs. IL avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 40% fewer

Managed by Christine Burke Lawrence

Executive Director

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Address 3.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Gurnee's city center to Bickford of Gurnee'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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Bickford of Gurnee
AL
MC
Gurnee
60
Facility 60
IL AVG 67
Rank #144 / 282
Yes
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 48
Rank #347 / 366
9
Facility 9
IL AVG 13
Rank #72 / 144
B-Bickford Of Gurnee, LLC3
17
Facility 17
IL AVG 7
Rank #211 / 239
5.7
Facility 5.7
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #233 / 239
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 3
Rank #210 / 269
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2
Rank #187 / 269
-
Sunrise of Gurnee
AL
HOS
MC
Gurnee
59
Facility 59
IL AVG 67
Rank #154 / 282
Yes
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 48
Rank #345 / 366
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #81 / 144
-Welltower Opco Group LLC6
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #116 / 239
0.7
Facility 0.7
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #82 / 239
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #124 / 269
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2
Rank #187 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Theresa’s Home Care I, LLC
AL
Gurnee
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 67
Rank #273 / 282
No
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 48
Rank #347 / 366
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #81 / 144
-Theresa\'S Home Care LLC2
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 7
Rank #101 / 239
1.5
Facility 1.5
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #134 / 239
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #56 / 269
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
Semi-Private Room
Assisted Living by Theresa
AL
Gurnee
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 67
Rank #273 / 282
No
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 48
Rank #347 / 366
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #81 / 144
-Theresa's Home Care LLC3--
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #56 / 269
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
Semi-Private Rooms
Theresa’s Home Care II, LLC
AL
Gurnee
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 67
Rank #279 / 282
No
46
Facility 46
IL AVG 48
Rank #189 / 366
--Theresa's Home Care LLC1
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #116 / 239
4.0
Facility 4.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #214 / 239
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #56 / 269
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
Semi-Private Room

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other IL assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Illinois

Bickford of Gurnee is located in Gurnee, Illinois.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Illinois.

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Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

Age 60+
General Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $17,500 individual, excludes home, car
IL

High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Adult day services ($65/day) Emergency home response systems ($30/month)

Illinois Respite Program

IL Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Illinois resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IL

Limited slots; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
IL

~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility) Meals Housekeeping Medication management Respite (~240 hours/year)

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., dressing, eating) Homemaker Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home mods ($1,000 avg.)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IL

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Illinois Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

~$50-$500/month based on facility type.

Benefits
Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IL

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Bickford of Gurnee

Is Bickford of Gurnee in a walkable area?

Bickford of Gurnee has a walk score of 6. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Bickford of Gurnee?

According to IL state health department records, Bickford of Gurnee's license number is 5106270.

What is the occupancy rate at Bickford of Gurnee?

Bickford of Gurnee's occupancy is 85%.

How long has Bickford of Gurnee been in business?

Bickford of Gurnee has been operating for approximately 9 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Bickford of Gurnee?

Yes, Bickford of Gurnee allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Bickford of Gurnee have?

Bickford of Gurnee has 60 beds.

Has Bickford of Gurnee had any deficiencies?

Bickford of Gurnee has had 17 reported deficiencies according to records from Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).

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