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

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Gurnee, IL
301 S Hunt Club Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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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.

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Bed community size
60-bed community Rank #255 / 426Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 255th out of 426 homes in Illinois. 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.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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
9 years in operation Rank #108 / 145Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 108th out of 145 homes in Illinois. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Illinois facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 6 / 100 Rank #610 / 648Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 610th out of 648 homes in Illinois. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Illinois facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: B- (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
85%
Rank #58 / 204Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 58th out of 204 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Illinois average, with its Statewide rank out of 204. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Higher than the Illinois average: 69.3%
Occupied beds
51 / 60
Average occupied beds in Illinois homes 93 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living/shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceApril 26, 2025
ExpirationApril 26, 2026 Expired
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

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactFacility Manager

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

1 service
Montessori Memory Care

Contact Information

Email [email protected]

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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 17 deficiencies 12 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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
Overall vs. IL average 4 Worse Metrics worse than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (143% above)
• Deficiencies per year (143% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (56% above)
• Total inspections (50% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection February 26, 2026 Complaint Original Investigation;30D FRI Inspection

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. 177 This facility has 143% more total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (17 vs. IL avg 7).↑ 143% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2025. 177 This facility has 143% more deficiencies per year than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (17 vs. IL avg 7).↑ 143% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.40.9 This facility has 56% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (1.4 vs. IL avg 0.9).↑ 56% 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. 128 This facility has 50% more total inspections than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (12 vs. IL avg 8).↑ 50% worse
Inspection breakdown
4complaint investigations
3incident investigations
3other inspections
2licensing inspections

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

  • May 29, 2025 complaint and annual inspections found seven repeated deficiencies including emergency preparedness, employee training, background checks, and physician assessments.
  • March 28, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated failures in food service sanitation and odor control in a resident’s apartment.
  • August 29, 2025 follow-up found the facility in compliance except for a corrected late incident report submission with no violation imposed.
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What does this home offer?

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Building Type: Two-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Christine Burke Lawrence

Executive Director

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Address 4.4 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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The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.

Bickford of Gurnee
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MC
Gurnee
60
Facility 60
IL AVG 86
Rank #255 / 426
Yes
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 51
Rank #610 / 648
9
Facility 9
IL AVG 20
Rank #108 / 145
B-Bickford Of Gurnee, LLC12
17
Facility 17
IL AVG 7
Rank #271 / 308
1.4
Facility 1.4
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #242 / 308
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #185 / 308
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #257 / 308
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Sunrise of Gurnee
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HC
MC
Gurnee
59
Facility 59
IL AVG 86
Rank #268 / 426
Yes
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 51
Rank #608 / 648
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4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #168 / 308
0.5
Facility 0.5
IL AVG 0.9
Rank #166 / 308
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #185 / 308
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.2
Rank #207 / 308
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Illinois

Bickford of Gurnee is located in Gurnee, 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)

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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.

What is the license number of Bickford of Gurnee?

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

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?

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