The Courtyard at McHenry
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Mchenry, IL

The Courtyard at McHenry

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Mchenry, IL

Overview of The Courtyard at McHenry

Located in the harmonious residential area of Charles J Miller Road, McHenry, IL, is the extraordinary senior living community of The Courtyard at McHenry that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Have a safe place for your intimate moments with the beautifully designed and snug residences of the community. With seniors’ well-being in mind, The Courtyard at McHenry goes above and beyond to provide the help and support they need to continue their daily lives at ease.

There is always something to look forward to with engaging activities and fun programs conducted for enjoyment and wellness. Mingle with friends over delightful and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. With its pet-friendly spaces and wonderful amenities, The Courtyard at McHenry strives to provide a haven for seniors seeking to maximize their independence while receiving the proper care for their ever-changing needs.

Bed community size
80-bed community Rank #176 / 424Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 176th 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
1 year in operation Rank #125 / 165Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 125th out of 165 homes 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.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 newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 30 / 100 Rank #495 / 648Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 495th 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

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living/shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceJune 1, 2025
ExpirationJune 1, 2026 Expired
CountyMchenry
License Number5108607

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Courtyard at McHenry is legally operated by Encore Mchenry LLC.

Type Of Units

Permanent Units
80 units
Total beds
80 units

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Movie Theater
Library
Office Center
Valet Service

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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 11 deficiencies 7 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 3 Worse Metrics worse than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (57% above)
• Deficiencies per year (57% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (100% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection December 3, 2026

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. 117 This facility has 57% more total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (11 vs. IL avg 7).↑ 57% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2024. 5.53.5 This facility has 57% more deficiencies per year than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (5.5 vs. IL avg 3.5).↑ 57% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.60.8 This facility has 100% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (1.6 vs. IL avg 0.8).↑ 100% 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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 79 This facility has had 22% fewer total inspections than the Illinois average (7 vs. IL avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 22% fewer

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • October 8, 2025 inspection found the facility in full compliance with assisted living regulations and no deficiencies were cited.
  • June 24, 2025 annual inspection cited five repeat deficiencies including failure to conduct tornado drills, incomplete physician assessments, poor service plans, and food service sanitation violations, resulting in $3,250 in fines.
  • December 5, 2024 complaint investigation found failure to develop or update service plans after a resident sexual assault incident, creating substantial probability of harm.

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Address 1.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Mchenry's city center to The Courtyard at McHenry'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.

Clarendale of Algonquin
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IL
MC
RC
Algonquin (West Algonquin Road)
110
Facility 110
IL AVG 86
Rank #100 / 424
No
49
Facility 49
IL AVG 51
Rank #344 / 648
11
Facility 11
IL AVG 18
Rank #101 / 165
A+Algonquin Operations LLC8
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 7
Rank #189 / 276
0.9
Facility 0.9
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #191 / 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 86
Rank #170 / 424
Yes
61
Facility 61
IL AVG 51
Rank #223 / 648
--Cedarhurst Of Mchenry Operator, LLC7
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #88 / 276
0.3
Facility 0.3
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #101 / 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
The Courtyard at McHenry
AL
IL
MC
Mchenry
80
Facility 80
IL AVG 86
Rank #176 / 424
No
30
Facility 30
IL AVG 51
Rank #495 / 648
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 18
Rank #125 / 165
-Encore Mchenry LLC7
11
Facility 11
IL AVG 7
Rank #226 / 276
1.6
Facility 1.6
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #228 / 276
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #62 / 315
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #222 / 315
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White Oaks at McHenry
AL
MC
Mchenry
48
Facility 48
IL AVG 86
Rank #303 / 424
No
37
Facility 37
IL AVG 51
Rank #440 / 648
--Memory Care Of Mchenry, LLC8
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 7
Rank #168 / 276
0.6
Facility 0.6
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #161 / 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 #80 / 648
--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

The Courtyard at McHenry is located in McHenry, 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 The Courtyard at McHenry

Who is the owner of The Courtyard at McHenry?

The Courtyard at McHenry is legally operated by Encore Mchenry LLC.

Is The Courtyard at McHenry in a walkable area?

The Courtyard at McHenry has a walk score of 30. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Courtyard at McHenry?

According to IL state health department records, The Courtyard at McHenry's license number is 5108607.

When does The Courtyard at McHenry's license expire?

According to IL state health department records, The Courtyard at McHenry's license expires on June 1, 2026.

Are pets allowed at The Courtyard at McHenry?

No, The Courtyard at McHenry has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does The Courtyard at McHenry have?

The Courtyard at McHenry has 80 beds.

Are there photos of The Courtyard at McHenry?

Yes — there are 9 photos of The Courtyard at McHenry in the photo gallery on this page.

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