Overview
If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever it takes to make sure your loved one is living their best life possible.
That includes our nationally recognized HigherPath senior health model. Think of it as your loved one's safety net — a proactive care team that's all about helping them live happier, healthier — longer. Oh and did we mention our resident happiness ratings are double the industry average?
Get your loved one on the HigherPath
Many assisted living facilities seem similar. But Bickford’s nationally recognized senior health model is taking the road less traveled and championing a higher standard of senior care. An interdisciplinary care team will ensure your loved one is getting whatever proactive interventions they need to stay on a higher path.
•On-site primary care
•High-performing care network
•Interdisciplinary care meetings
•Integrated health records
•Outcome-focused technology
Created to care for our family. Devoted to serving yours.
Bickford was founded in 1991 to care for our own mother. What started out as a family need has blossomed into our life’s work. We’re still family-owned and operated today.
Support in a home-like environment
Your loved one deserves to focus on what matters most — living the best life possible. Whatever care needs they have, we’re here to help.
Services:
Bread Basket Scratch Kitchen
Life Enrichment Program
Resident Call & Security System
Medication Management
Transportation Services
Assistance with Activities of Daily Living
Registered Nurse Care Coordination
Chaplain Services
Pet Friendly
Dementia Programming
Room Types
- 1-Bedroom Apartments
- Memory Care: Studios
- Studios
Amenities
- Activities Offsite
- Activities Onsite
- Air Conditioning
- Beautician Onsite
- Café or Bistro
- Carpet
- Cats Allowed
- Central Fireplace
- Designed Specifically to Accommodate Memory Loss
- Devotional Services Onsite
- Dogs Allowed
- Emergency Alert System
- Enclosed Courtyard
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Ground Floor Units
- Guest Meals
- Handicap Accessible
- Housekeeping
- Individual Climate Control
- Indoor Common Areas
- Interior / Exterior Maintenance Services
- Kitchenette
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Low / No Sodium
- Meals Provided
- Memory Care Only Community
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Outdoor Walking Paths
- Pet Friendly
- Pharmacy
- Piano or Organ
- Porches
- Private Bath
- Private Dining Room
- Professional Chef
- Resident Parking Available
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Safety Rails In Bathroom
- Secured Community
- Security System
- Special Dietary Menus
- Transportation at Cost
- Uncovered Parking
- Vegetarian
- Wander Guard or Similar System Available
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Whirlpool
- Wi-Fi / High-Speed Internet
Services
- 24/7 Availability of Healthcare Professionals
- Ancillary Services
- Assistive & Corrective Device Care
- Bathing & Showering Assistance
Care
Assisted Living
A living option for seniors or individuals who require assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, or medication management while maintaining a level of independence. Assisted living facilities offer personalized care plans and social activities that promote quality of life for their residents.
Memory Care
Memory care communities offer specialized care and support for individuals dealing with memory-related conditions, such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. These facilities are equipped with trained staff and offer engaging activities designed to promote well-being while ensuring a safe living environment.
Respite Care
Respite care is short-term or temporary care. Respite care can be provided in adult day centers, in private homes via home health agencies and in senior living communities, most often assisted living or skilled nursing facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Qualifications
ASHA Verified Member
Neighborhood
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Bickford of Crystal Lake Reviews
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Elizabeth Schule
3 months ago
I found the staff of Bickford in Crystal lake to be caring and knowledgeable. They cared about getting to know grandma and making sure she was comfortable and safe. The facility is clean and homey. The facility is located in a neighborhood and it is easy for us to get to to visit. It made the decision for our family easy.
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Nikolai Grish
3 months ago
They don't take Medicaid at time of writing but pricing was good for out of pocket. We got a holiday discount for 30 days at a fixed rate regardless of level of care needed and the local medical supply store gave a free hospital bed for 30 days. The staff was very flexible with no insurance payment and they drive out to your hospital to get you released. Free meals for family visiting or $8 if you come too often. Nurses check on patients very often. At lowest level of care they still clean the room and provide the meals and makes staying affordable. If you need a place to stay after being released from ICU with the prospect of getting better this place is excellent. Competitors charge like $7000+ for any amount of care and require down payments of up to 3 months. Bickford is still less or the same at highest level of care.
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Stacey Schrecengost
3 months ago
The Health & Wellness Director is very attentive and is always available to answer questions day or night. The staff are very friendly and go out of their way to make the residents feel loved and cared for. The facility is very home like and clean.
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Anne Comerford
4 months ago
My family and I visited the facility for our grandmother since we run a few franchises and it's harder to provide for her care with such limited time. Yes it was a walk-in tour yet it doesn’t mean anything ! we were immediately concerned by several observations that raised serious red flags about cleanliness, professionalism, and overall standards of care. Upon arrival, a man on the bigger side hurried away from us while spraying air freshener. Despite this, there was a strong odor of cigarettes, body odor, and urine, masked with heavy fragrance. This created an unwelcoming and unhygienic first impression. Additionally, one caregiver appeared poorly groomed and dressed unprofessionally, no name-tag and lime green scrub wear, which did not reflect the level of care and dignity of this place that maybe once was great, let's not mention no greetings. While there were decorative elements meant to make the space appear appealing, they seemed to be used to distract from underlying issues. For example, a piano appeared to be placed to conceal a hole in the wall emitting a moldy, rotten smell. These are not just cosmetic issues but they raise legitimate health and safety concerns. Trisha, spent a significant amount of time discussing her personal life and previous employment rather than focusing on the facility, its services, or addressing concerns. While this was a walk-in tour, basic structure, transparency, and professionalism should still be expected. During the tour, a resident was wandering unsupervised, shouting profanity and striking the wall, which suggested inadequate monitoring and support. This same individual that was spraying air freshener was then later seen after the tour eating pizza by the main entrance as if they don't have a break room for that. Leaving me confused as to whether he was staff, a resident, or otherwise affiliated with the facility. I feel like I rather settle with a public aid facility! Save your bucks and time and carry a mask it stinks ! Sorry I never do this but you can’t do this to people !
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