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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.
Community insights.
About this community
Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is legally operated by Normal Senior Housing I Opco, LLC.
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 1 deficiency 5 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 2024 vs. Illinois state average• Total deficiencies (89% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (88% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 1 | 9.0 | This facility has 89% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (1 vs. IL avg 9).↓ 89% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 0.2 | 1.7 | This facility has 88% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (0.2 vs. IL avg 1.7).↓ 88% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total inspections
| 5 | 5.0 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Illinois average (5 vs. IL avg 5).— At avg |
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1.5 miles from city center
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Sunrise of Park Ridge | MC AL HOS | Park Ridge | 110
Facility
110
IL AVG
87
Rank
#70 / 307 | Yes |
73
Facility
73
IL AVG
50
Rank
#64 / 357 | 27
Facility
27
IL AVG
13
Rank
#25 / 139 | A+ | Karrington Of Park Ridge Opco, LLC | 2 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
7
Rank
#88 / 225 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#118 / 225 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
3
Rank
#148 / 250 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
2.1
Rank
#1 / 250 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of Schaumburg | MC AL HOS | Schaumburg | 82
Facility
82
IL AVG
87
Rank
#125 / 307 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
IL AVG
50
Rank
#164 / 357 | 25
Facility
25
IL AVG
13
Rank
#32 / 139 | A+ | Sunrise Schaumburg Assisted Living, LLC | 2 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 225 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#1 / 225 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 250 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
2.1
Rank
#199 / 250 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Smith Village | MC AL CCRC IL NH SNF | Chicago (South Side) | 82
Facility
82
IL AVG
87
Rank
#125 / 307 | Yes |
71
Facility
71
IL AVG
50
Rank
#67 / 357 | 17
Facility
17
IL AVG
13
Rank
#49 / 139 | A+ | The Washington And Jane Smith Community-Beverly | 10 | 25
Facility
25
IL AVG
7
Rank
#202 / 225 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#163 / 225 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 250 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
2.1
Rank
#1 / 250 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center | MC RC | Normal | 38
Facility
38
IL AVG
87
Rank
#260 / 307 | No |
32
Facility
32
IL AVG
50
Rank
#275 / 357 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
13
Rank
#77 / 139 | - | Normal Senior Housing I Opco, LLC | 5 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
7
Rank
#48 / 225 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#48 / 225 | 7
Facility
7
IL AVG
3
Rank
#230 / 250 | 6
Facility
6
IL AVG
2.1
Rank
#228 / 250 | Companion / Private Studio |
| Vi at The Glen | MC AL IL NH | Glenview | 36
Facility
36
IL AVG
87
Rank
#269 / 307 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
IL AVG
50
Rank
#164 / 357 | 28
Facility
28
IL AVG
13
Rank
#21 / 139 | A+ | Cc-Lake, Inc | 3 | 6
Facility
6
IL AVG
7
Rank
#139 / 225 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#130 / 225 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 250 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
2.1
Rank
#1 / 250 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Villa |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other IL memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
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.
How long has Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center been in business?
Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
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.
Has Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center had any deficiencies?
Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center has had 1 reported deficiency according to records from Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).




