Occupancy rate
85%
Higher than the Illinois average: 69.3%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.
Christine Burke Lawrence serves as the Executive Director at Bickford of Gurnee. She leads the community with a dedicated team of caregivers committed to providing compassionate and personalized care to residents and their families.
60-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
9 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 6 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: B- (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the Illinois average: 69.3%Occupied beds
51 / 60
Average residents per home in Illinois
93 per day
Facility TypeAssisted Living/shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceApril 26, 2025
ExpirationApril 26, 2026
CountyLake
Bickford of Gurnee is legally operated by Bickford Of Gurnee, Llc.
Permanent Units
44 units
Alzheimer's Units
16 units
Total beds
60 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactFacility Manager
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Montessori Memory Care
Email
[email protected]
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Bickford of Gurnee
Assisted Living
Memory Care
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
17 deficiencies
10 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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
Latest Inspection
October 21, 2025
Deficiencies
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 17 | 7 | This facility has 143% more total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (17 vs. IL avg 7). Click this badge to view the full Illinois ranking.↑ 143% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2025.
| 17 | 7 | This facility has 143% more deficiencies per year than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (17 vs. IL avg 7). Click this badge to view the full Illinois ranking.↑ 143% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.7 | 0.9 | This facility has 89% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (1.7 vs. IL avg 0.9). Click this badge to view the full Illinois ranking.↑ 89% worse |
Inspections
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 10 | 8 | This facility has 25% more total inspections than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (10 vs. IL avg 8). Click this badge to view the full Illinois ranking.↑ 25% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on August 29, 2025, found the facility in overall compliance but noted a technical deficiency for not submitting a final incident report to IDPH within the required 14 days. Earlier inspections in 2025 identified multiple deficiencies related to emergency preparedness, staff training, background checks, physician assessments, and dementia-specific training, with some issues repeated from prior surveys. Complaint investigations in March and May 2025 substantiated problems with food service sanitation, environmental conditions, and compliance with staff orientation and documentation requirements. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The facility showed some improvement by the most recent inspection, addressing many prior issues though a few technical reporting deficiencies remained.
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Assisted Living in Illinois
Bickford of Gurnee is located in Gurnee, Illinois.
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4.4 miles from city center
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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.
When does Bickford of Gurnee's license expire?
According to IL state health department records, Bickford of Gurnee's license expires on April 26, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at Bickford of Gurnee?
Bickford of Gurnee's occupancy is 85%.
What is the best email address for Bickford of Gurnee?
The team at Bickford of Gurnee can be reached at [email protected].
How many beds does Bickford of Gurnee have?
Bickford of Gurnee has 60 beds.
Are there photos of Bickford of Gurnee?
Yes — there are 14 photos of Bickford of Gurnee in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Bickford of Gurnee?
Bickford of Gurnee is located at 301 S Hunt Club Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031, United States.
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