Willow Falls Senior Living
Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Illinois, IL

Willow Falls Senior Living

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

Overview of Willow Falls Senior Living

Willow Falls, located in Crest Hill, IL, is an exemplary senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. This community offers a worry-free retirement experience by providing quality services and amenities in the comfort of a secure environment surrounded by trees and beautifully landscaped lawns. As part of the independent living setup, utilities are already included in the monthly rent, taking away the mental load of balancing finances for home bills.
Additionally, the community also offers chef-prepared meals, and bi-weekly housekeeping services for better convenience. Transportation for outside appointments such as getting medical services, going on shopping trips or outings, are also offered. Furthermore, the community’s calendar is packed with planned activities, events, and entertainment, providing residents with new experiences as well as opportunities to live their life to the fullest.

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Types of Care at Willow Falls Senior Living

Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care
Bed community size
113-bed community Rank #104 / 426Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 104th out of 426 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Illinois SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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 #128 / 257Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 128th out of 257 homes in Illinois. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Illinois SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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: 58 / 100 Rank #253 / 648Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 253rd out of 648 homes in Illinois. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Illinois SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
76%
Rank #98 / 199Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 98th out of 199 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Illinois average, with its Statewide rank out of 199. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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
86 / 113
Average occupied beds in Illinois homes 93 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living/shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceApril 1, 2025
ExpirationJanuary 4, 2026
CountyWill

Ownership & Operating Entity

Willow Falls Senior Living is legally operated by Willow Falls Al Operations, Llc.

Type Of Units

Permanent Units
82 units
Alzheimer's Units
31 units
Total beds
113 units

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Offers Alzheimer's Care

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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 13 deficiencies 9 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 2024 vs. Illinois state average
Overall vs. IL average 4 Worse Metrics worse than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (86% above)
• Deficiencies per year (86% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (56% above)
• Total inspections (13% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection October 14, 2025

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. 137 This facility has 86% more total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (13 vs. IL avg 7).↑ 86% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2024. 6.53.5 This facility has 86% more deficiencies per year than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (6.5 vs. IL avg 3.5).↑ 86% 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. 98 This facility has 13% more total inspections than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (9 vs. IL avg 8).↑ 13% worse

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

  • The most recent inspection on October 14, 2025, involved a plan of correction following substantiated complaints related to an incident reported in September 2025. Earlier inspections noted deficiencies including failure to meet residency requirements, verbal abuse by staff, incomplete dementia training, and issues with service plans and abuse prevention. Inspectors cited problems with resident care, staff training, and timely reporting of abuse incidents. Complaint investigations included substantiated findings of verbal abuse and failure to report alleged abuse promptly, but fines or enforcement actions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows recurring issues with abuse prevention and staff training, with some corrective actions documented but no clear pattern of sustained improvement.

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Address 1.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Crest Hill's city center to Willow Falls Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 7.13 miles to nearest hospital (Silver Cross Hospital)

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Illinois

Willow Falls Senior Living is located in Crest Hill, 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 Willow Falls Senior Living

What neighborhood is Willow Falls Senior Living in?

Willow Falls Senior Living is in the Crest Hill neighborhood of Crest Hill.

Who is the owner of Willow Falls Senior Living?

The legal owner and operator of Willow Falls Senior Living is Willow Falls Al Operations, Llc.

Is Willow Falls Senior Living in a walkable area?

Willow Falls Senior Living has a walk score of 58. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

When does Willow Falls Senior Living's license expire?

According to IL state health department records, Willow Falls Senior Living's license expires on January 4, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Willow Falls Senior Living?

Willow Falls Senior Living's occupancy is 76%.

How many beds does Willow Falls Senior Living have?

Willow Falls Senior Living has 113 beds.

Are there photos of Willow Falls Senior Living?

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