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Shepherd Premier Senior Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Harvard, IL
Exterior view of Shepherd Premier Senior Living facility Beautiful exterior view of a senior living facility with porch Interior view of a common area with decor and furnishings Outdoor patio area with tables and chairs

Shepherd Premier Senior Living

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Harvard, IL
210 E Front St, Harvard, IL 60033 View map
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Overview of Shepherd Premier Senior Living

Enjoy the cozy and quaint spaces of Shepherd Premier Senior Living, an outstanding senior living community overlooking the five acres of stunning lands in East Hillside Road, Crystal Lake, IL, that provides assisted living. With 12 warm and friendly beds available for seniors’ comfort and convenience, the community strives to provide a serene accommodation for a wondrous retirement. Shepherd Premier Senior Living delivers top-tier care and assistance to ensure residents’ needs and aspirations with a qualified and well-trained team.

Feel a sense of camaraderie and lead a meaningful life with enriching activities and engaging programs. Enjoy delicious and healthy meals that satisfy nutritional requirements and preferences. With its intimate setting and friendly environment, Shepherd Premier Senior Living is great for seniors aiming to maximize their independence.

Facility Direct Line (630) 357-3922
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #71 / 585Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 71st 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
IssuanceSeptember 6, 2025
ExpirationSeptember 6, 2026 Expires in 12 days
CountyMchenry
License Number5201899

Ownership & Operating Entity

Shepherd Premier Senior Living is legally operated by Shepherd Capital, LLC Harvard.

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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.

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.

Overall vs. IL average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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 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

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No pets allowed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Address 0.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Harvard's city center to Shepherd Premier Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Mchenry County

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. 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.
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.
Heritage Woods of Huntley
AL
Huntley
111
Facility 111
IL AVG 80
Rank #73 / 379
No
31
Facility 31
IL AVG 51
Rank #449 / 585
--Heritage Woods Of Huntley, LLC2
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 7
Rank #189 / 276
3.5
Facility 3.5
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #234 / 276
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #62 / 315
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #165 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed
Clarendale of Algonquin
AL
IL
MC
RC
Algonquin
110
Facility 110
IL AVG 80
Rank #74 / 379
No
49
Facility 49
IL AVG 51
Rank #314 / 585
11
Facility 11
IL AVG 15
Rank #98 / 189
A+Algonquin Operations LLC4
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 7
Rank #189 / 276
1.8
Facility 1.8
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #160 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #285 / 315
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Cedarhurst of McHenry
AL
MC
Mchenry (Evergreen Park)
82
Facility 82
IL AVG 80
Rank #135 / 379
Yes
61
Facility 61
IL AVG 51
Rank #200 / 585
--Cedarhurst Of Mchenry Operator, LLC4
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #88 / 276
0.5
Facility 0.5
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #86 / 276
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 3
Rank #268 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
White Oaks at McHenry
AL
MC
Mchenry
48
Facility 48
IL AVG 80
Rank #258 / 379
No
37
Facility 37
IL AVG 51
Rank #404 / 585
--Memory Care Of Mchenry, LLC4
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 7
Rank #168 / 276
1.3
Facility 1.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #134 / 276
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #202 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Studio / Suite
Shepherd Premier Senior Living
AL
MC
Harvard-No
84
Facility 84
IL AVG 51
Rank #71 / 585
--Shepherd Capital, LLC Harvard3--
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #142 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Illinois

Shepherd Premier Senior Living is located in Harvard, 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 Shepherd Premier Senior Living

Who is the owner of Shepherd Premier Senior Living?

Shepherd Premier Senior Living is legally operated by Shepherd Capital, LLC Harvard.

Is Shepherd Premier Senior Living in a walkable area?

Shepherd Premier Senior Living has a walk score of 84. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Shepherd Premier Senior Living?

According to IL state health department records, Shepherd Premier Senior Living's license number is 5201899.

When does Shepherd Premier Senior Living's license expire?

According to IL state health department records, Shepherd Premier Senior Living's license expires on September 6, 2026.

Are pets allowed at Shepherd Premier Senior Living?

No, Shepherd Premier Senior Living has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Shepherd Premier Senior Living?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Shepherd Premier Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Shepherd Premier Senior Living?

Shepherd Premier Senior Living is located at 210 E Front St, Harvard, IL 60033.

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