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Staff is kind, knowledgeable, and detail oriented. An excellent choice for senior living. In the short time my mother is thriving mentally and physically. Staff encourages her to participate in activities A family oriented organization.... Read more
Sunrise of Crystal Lake helps residents and their families feel at home the moment they walk through the front door. Compassionate staff prioritizes residents and helps them retain as much of their independence as possible while also providing protection, comfort, and privacy. This quaint, inclusive community has two stories and around 70 residents, with a vivacious, welcoming, and energetic feel.
Sunrise of Crystal Lake is tucked away in a peaceful residential neighborhood in McHenry County, Illinois. There’s an abundance of beautiful gardens as well as a bountiful vegetable garden, paved walking paths, and a secured Reminiscence memory care courtyard. There’s also a gazebo that residents can relax under while connecting with friends and drinking cocktails.
Many seniors thrive through the Sunrise Live With Purpose™ programming, where team members host a variety of activities to keep residents engaged, happy, and fulfilled. One of the most popular activities is the crochet club, where residents can meet, share stories, and create blankets for the local animal shelter. Whether you’re looking for entertainment, 24/7 care, companionship, or simple assistance with chores and meals, Sunrise of Crystal Lake can help while enabling you to do more of what you love.
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A Place for Mom has scored Sunrise of Crystal Lake with 9.9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Sunrise of Crystal Lake has 71 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.4 out of 5.
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Staff is kind, knowledgeable, and detail oriented. An excellent choice for senior living. In the short time my mother is thriving mentally and physically. Staff encourages her to participate in activities A family oriented organization.
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December 4, 2024Hi Janice, Thank you for the wonderful things you said about Sunrise of Crystal Lake and the dedicated care givers and team members. We are passionate about our community and always enjoy hearing the many beautiful stories about our residents and/or team members.
The overall experience and the friendliness of the staff gets a 5+. We are not sure about the value for cost as this is the first, hopefully the last, time I have experienced this. We would absolutely recommend this community to others! The caregivers love their jobs and it shows in the kindness they show to both the residents and the family. I'd go there if I ever need Memory Care. Ps. He was only in memory care, not assisted living.
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I would recommend Sunrise. The staff was very caring, food was decent, kept things picked up.
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Overall the facility is good and the staff are very friendly and seem to know my family member well. They aren't very communicative when it comes to care plans, updates, and medical information. The onus is on the family member to stay on top of the communication.
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September 25, 2024Thank you for the wonderful things you said about Sunrise of Crystal Lake and the dedicated care givers and team members. We are passionate about our community and always enjoy hearing the many beautiful stories about our residents and/or team members.
We have highly recommended sunrise to several friends. The staff is excellent. The value amazing. My favorite thing is it offers independence in a safe environment. When a residents needs change the staff adjusts their care and support accordingly. It has been perfect for our family.
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April 2, 2024Hi Emily, Thank you for the wonderful things you said about Sunrise of Crystal Lake and the dedicated care givers and team members. Our residents are part of the Sunrise family and we take enormous pride in having the privilege to take care of them.
Originally my loved one came for respite care. Everyone, especially staff has been very kind and attentive to my mother. It has made this transition in her life more comfortable and easier to accept.
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February 28, 2024Thank you for the wonderful things you said about Sunrise of Crystal Lake and the dedicated care givers and team members. Our residents are part of the Sunrise family and we take enormous pride in having the privilege to take care of them.
Sunrise is a great place. The staff professional, and attentive, and the facilities are always clean and neat.
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February 1, 2024Hi Sharon, Thank you for the wonderful things you said about Sunrise at Crystal Lake and the dedicated care givers and team members. Our residents are part of the Sunrise family and we take enormous pride in having the privilege to take care of them.
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February 5, 2024Hi Holly, Thank you for the wonderful things you said about Sunrise of Crystal Lake and the dedicated care givers and team members. Our residents are part of the Sunrise family and we take enormous pride in having the privilege to take care of them.
We are extremely pleased with everything about Sunrise, of course mom would prefer to be home but she has adjusted well and is making good progress. We would highly recommend Sunrise in CL.
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January 19, 2024Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We're thrilled to hear that your mom has adjusted well and is making progress at Sunrise of Crystal Lake. If there's anything else we can do to make her stay even better, please don't hesitate to reach out.
The people…..they truly make the community. Sunrise of Crystal Lake 751 E Terra Cotta Ave Crystal Lake, IL
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January 5, 2024Hi Paul, thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with our community. Our team is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon!
Helpful, energetic, caring and smiling team members. Sunrise of Crystal Lake 751 E Terra Cotta Ave Crystal Lake, IL
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January 5, 2024Thank you so much for your kind words, Susan! We're thrilled to hear that our team members were helpful, energetic, caring, and always had a smile. We appreciate your feedback and hope to continue providing you with excellent service.
Great people and great facilities make the difference. Sunrise of Crystal Lake 751 E Terra Cotta Ave Crystal Lake, IL
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January 5, 2024Hi Pete, thank you for your positive feedback! We're thrilled that you had a great experience with our team and services at Sunrise of Crystal Lake. We strive to provide exceptional service to all our clients. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon!
After searching for months through 20+ facilities to find the right place for our father I was pleasantly surprised by the sunrise of Crystal Lake community. We could not wait to get our father out of his current memory care and into sunrise and when we finally did we realized it was the best move we could’ve made. Everything from the facilities to the people is incredible. The communication about every little detail has been nothing short of exceptional and i can now feel that our father truly has the best care we can provide for him! Any reservations or phobia I used to have about visiting my father in a memory care unit are gone. The facilities are so clean and the staff is so pleasant that I actually look forward to going and spending time with my father.
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January 5, 2024Hi Joe, thank you so much for your positive review of Sunrise of Crystal Lake! We're glad to hear that we've exceeded your expectations and that your father is receiving exceptional care. Looking forward to welcoming you again soon!
Custom value. We looked at 7 different facilities and found Sunrise of Crystal Lake to be the most caring, warm family type place. Team member we would like to recognize- oh my!!! Everyone!!! Front desk ladies are fantastic! Always answering my questions and helping. [name removed] in sales was so sweet and caring. The ladies in the dining room could not be more attentive to each resident. The staff who stands out the most for us has been [name removed]. He has helped our mother time and time again. He has been so kind and patient, what a gem you have in him
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January 5, 2024Thank you, David, for your glowing review of Sunrise of Crystal Lake! We're thrilled to hear that our team members provided you with exceptional care and attention.
Overall attentive to the needs of the residents. Activities for all and entertainment. Sunrise of Crystal Lake 751 E Terra Cotta Ave Crystal Lake, IL
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January 5, 2024Hi Holly, thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you found our team attentive to the needs of the residents and enjoyed the activities and entertainment. We appreciate your feedback and hope to continue exceeding your expectations.
Services are many and done well. Staff is helpful and friendly. Residents can be themselves and live their own way and make friends with the other residents and staff.
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January 5, 2024Hi Barbara, thank you so much for your kind words and positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying our services and finding our team helpful and friendly. We strive to create a welcoming environment where residents can be themselves and build meaningful connections.
Sunrise staff are compassionate and helpful. This has been such a wonderful place for my dad.
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December 21, 2023Thank you, Laura, for your kind words. We strive to provide compassionate and helpful service to all our residents and their families. We're thrilled to hear that your dad has had such a wonderful experience with us.
My loved one was previously a resident at Sunrise of Crystal Lake. I thought very highly of the staff and I liked them very much. Overall, a great experience at Sunrise of Crystal Lake and I would recommend them to others.
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December 19, 2023Thank you for the wonderful things you said about Sunrise of Crystal Lake and the dedicated care givers and team members. Our residents are part of the Sunrise family and we take enormous pride in having the privilege to take care of them.
I felt that my Mother's meals could have been w/a little more variety even though her food was puréed. My Mother was kept clean & was carefully watched for any redness in her bottom area. Breakfast, lunch & dinner were kept on schedule for the most part. Could not comment on activities because my Mother was not in any condition to participate. She was only there for 1 month.
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December 15, 2023Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience. We are pleased to hear that our team made your experience pleasant and provided you with the necessary information. We appreciate your feedback regarding your mother's meals and will take that into consideration in the future.
Very warm and friendly place. Everyone working here are so friendly and personable! Such a warm homey feeling here. Staff is attentive, remembers family, and encourages interaction through events with family. Open door is a very good way to describe the overall feel.
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December 8, 2023Leslie, thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a warm and welcoming experience with our team. Creating a homey atmosphere and fostering family interaction is what we strive for. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Call (815) 444-6600 to reach a resident at Sunrise of Crystal Lake.
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