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What stood out to us about this facility is the friendliness and across-the-board kindness of all of the staff. It was a real home like feeling throughout the facility.... Read more
The Fountains of Crystal Lake offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services in a secluded setting in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Settled on a lush, 30-acre campus, residents are able to feel a sense of community. This beautiful community is encompassed by greenery that livens up the atmosphere. There’s even a resident garden that grows over 50 kinds of vegetables.
Nearby is Thunderbird Lake — a hidden gem where seniors can peacefully fish or simply stroll. The surrounding area also offers a variety of restaurants, markets, stores, parks, golf courses, medical facilities, and more. On-site, residents have a variety of amenities ready for them to enjoy. Seniors can visit the well-stocked library, the theater, the game room, the wellness center, the media center, or the natural oasis.
Residents can stay active and engaged throughout the day by taking advantage of the community’s rotating calendar of activities. Seniors are welcome to gather for scheduled activities such as lifelong learning courses, fitness programs, book clubs, therapeutic activities, and so on.
At The Fountains of Crystal Lake, residents benefit from personalized care that respects their privacy and dignity. Whether a resident needs help scheduling transportation, getting dressed, or memory care therapies, a 24-hour caregiver is...
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Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
*Prices quoted are monthly rental charges and are provided by the communities themselves. Actual prices may differ due to one-time fees, timing and care services required. Speak with your Senior Living Advisor to learn more.
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The Fountains is a very nice place for a family member who needs extra care. The staff is always friendly and helpful. Updating the building has been taking a while, and sometimes there is a strong urine odor in the hallways.
Response from The Fountains of Crystal Lake
March 28, 2023Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We agree with you that our community is a very nice place for our senior residents and that our staff is very friendly and helpful as you pointed out. We would appreciate the opportunity to speak or meet with you to go over opportunities important to you and your loved one and we hope that you see the value in increasing our rating to a 5 Star Review upon your next visit with us.
What stood out to us about this facility is the friendliness and across-the-board kindness of all of the staff. It was a real home like feeling throughout the facility.
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Response from The Fountains of Crystal Lake
April 4, 2023James, thanks for the acknowledgement of the friendliness and kindness of our associates. We appreciate the 5 Star Review.
This community has always served our friends and family well. Many of the staff have been there for years and they have the most “family” focused environment I have been in. Thou can tell when you walk in that it’s a Great Place!!
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Response from The Fountains of Crystal Lake
February 12, 2023Lance, thank you for the 5 Star Review and for acknowledging our dedication to our residents, the families and friends.
Thanksgiving is the perfect time of year to be grateful for our blessings. We have to say the Fountains is at the top of our list. The superb, warm and loving staff have given our mother a wonderful, and caring new home. The director, front desk people, office staff, nurses, cleaning ladies, maintenance crew and cafeteria crew all take exceptional care of our beautiful mom. Every visit we have with mom shows us again that we made the best choice in senior facilities. Thank you, everyone, and may you all be blessed for the genuine love and care you show your residents every day.
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Response from The Fountains of Crystal Lake
December 6, 2022Sandy, thank you for the kinds words and the 5 Star Review. We are so happy and blessed to have your mother with us here at The Fountains at Crystal Lake. We thank you for sharing your mom with us and we will let our team know that you appreciate their attentiveness and exceptional care that your mom receives. We thank YOU and your mom for choosing The Fountains at Crystal Lake. Have a wonderful holiday season.
My grandmother spent her last few years here. She needed to move out of her home of 50 years and the staff made it an easy transition for her. She enjoyed the activities they offer and the company during meal times. The dining room is like a restaurant.
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Response from The Fountains of Crystal Lake
November 18, 2022Becky, thank you so much for the positive 5 Star Review and acknowledging how wonderful our associates are. We were proud to spend time and have your grandmother with us and we appreciate your kind words.
I toured this community and it was really good. Cleanliness and friendliness were good.
Response from The Fountains of Crystal Lake
November 12, 2022Thanks for taking the time to tour and leave us a review. We do believe that once our residents move in, acclimate and thrive, that they receive a 5 Star experience. We are proud that many of our residents have referred their families and friends to move in as well, which says alot about the associates and the friendships that are developed, as well as all of the benefits of staying active and social.
I picked this community because It's close to my home. The food is sort of bland, and could improve a bit. My advice to other families, is it takes awhile for your loved one to get use to new surroundings.
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Response from The Fountains of Crystal Lake
October 25, 2022We are glad that you chose our community and that the location is convenient for you. Great advice to others! It does take some time to acclimate to new changes and our associates and ambassadors are very helpful in helping new residents acclimate and encourage participation in our activities, events and parties. I personally love our dining room menu options and salt & pepper/seasonings are available to add for extra flavor if preferred. Thank you for taking the time to give us a review.
The fountains have been great for my dad and his situation. The administrators have been flexible, responsive and compassionate. The staff has been great! Wish there were more amenities but again not sure what my dad would use. Even the exterior amenities are lacking and they have beautiful grounds. I'm sure all of this would cost more - which would be fine w/us but not sure how others would be. The location, staff and fact that my dad is happy is what we care about. He's made friends. My dad loves the therapists - and like all places- staff is limited but they are accommodating his requests for more therapy. The place needs updating - which they are working on slowly. Food isn't great but tolerable for my dad- I would not do well on it but expectations are different.
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Response from The Fountains of Crystal Lake
October 14, 2022Thank you so much for the 5 Star Review. We are glad that your dad has made some new friends and is participating in therapy here at The Fountains at Crystal Lake. We are excited about our recent renovations and more to come! Your dad is welcome to choose off the ala carte menu for meals if he doesn't care for the entree choices that are offered, and we find that variety is the spice of life. Please feel free to reach out to us at anytime if you would like more information on our full calendar of activities or upcoming parties and events.
We had a very positive tour experience with The Fountains of Crystal Lake - we loved this facility. The staff were extremely friendly and responsive. For someone who needs minimal assistance, I think this would be a great place. My mom cannot handle elevators and long hallways, we more so needed a facility that was all on one level. But that was just our case, for others they seemed like they were flourishing and people looked happy. The only thing I did not like was the fact that there was no internet in the residents rooms. So we would have had to bring in our own. Other than that it seemed like a wonderful facility.
Response from The Fountains of Crystal Lake
September 23, 2022Thanks so much for taking the tour and noticing all the positive attributes that we offer in our community, including the fact that our residents are flourishing and happy. If you decide to re-visit in the future, we will help coordinate an apartment located closest to our amenities on the main floor so that your loved one doesn't have to necessarily use an elevator. We would love the opportunity to address any concerns and guide you through each step of the move in process. We also have Oktoberfest and many holiday parties coming up that you are most welcome to attend and have some fun with us! Thank you again for the 5 Star Review. We deeply appreciate your input, advice and your time.
I have had a few friends and family reside at the Fountains - both in Assisted Living and Independent Living this is a low key place -family friendly as close to home like as you will find I am being sincere - this is a peaceful place
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Response from The Fountains of Crystal Lake
September 13, 2022Tom, thank you so much for the kind words and the high marks. We appreciate it so much when family and friends acknowledge things that we are very proud of.
This was a nice community. It was too far from family and too big for our loved one.
Response from The Fountains of Crystal Lake
July 27, 2022Hi Lynn. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We understand that the distance from family was a determining factor for your decision. As far as the size of our community, we can personalize the location of an apartment based on proximity to the dining room, activity and party rooms or social lounges, as well as what view is preferred. We pride ourselves on our Best Move practices in making a transition from home to retirement living a positive experience and are thankful our residents are happy and thriving daily. Please come back and see us again soon or stop by for our upcoming candlelight dinner or dinner and happy hour.
Response from The Fountains of Crystal Lake
July 19, 2022Dear Dawn, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It would be great to know what we can do differently to earn five stars. We are focused on constant improvement and your insights would be helpful. Please call me anytime with ideas or input. - Amy Dunn, Executive Director (815) 455-8400
I was so impressed with how beautiful the rooms are. They are spacious and bright. The staff are warm and welcoming. I was able to see the residents participating in activities and enjoying a delicious lunch. This truly a top notch facility.
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Response from The Fountains of Crystal Lake
May 22, 2022Jane G, thank you for the 5 Star Review. We do pride ourselves on a great team of associates and we appreciate how wonderful our residents are and that they have the chance to make new friends, stay busy with fun-filled activities daily and enjoy wonderful meals together. Thanks for noticing and all of the kind words.
The Fountains is a beautiful and caring community. The staff was very Knowledgeable and was able to meet our needs. The facility was very clean. My parents are looking forward to the fun activities they offer.
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Response from The Fountains of Crystal Lake
May 17, 2022Patty, thanks for your kind words and for the realization that your parents will be thriving in our community on a daily basis. We appreciate your acknowledgement.
I recently moved my Uncle to the Fountains and in the short time that he’s been there, he truly is THRIVING! He’s part of a card club, enjoying the stretching classes and meeting new friends every day! He loves the food – especially the omelets! The entire staff has been so warm & welcoming and always willing to help with a smile on their face. Sending a huge thank you to you all!
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Response from The Fountains of Crystal Lake
May 17, 2022Kathy, thank you for sharing your uncle with us. We are thrilled that he is enjoying the exercise classes, playing cards and our delicious omelettes. We are happy that he has made lifelong friends here and we appreciate the fact that he is enjoying the socialization we offer.
Many of the staff at the Fountains have worked there for an extended period of time. This is important, because it shows their commitment and loyalty to such a great community. The Fountians is a pinnacle in the community and has a long history of caring for local seniors in a loving and dedicated environment. I have had many friends and family stay at the community and it has always felt like home.
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Response from The Fountains of Crystal Lake
May 17, 2022Amy, thank you for acknowledging our commitment and dedication to our residents. As you mentioned, we have been a pinnacle in the community for decades and we do our best to provide a safe and caring residence that folks can spend their retirement years here thriving in style.
I would highly recommend. Love the whole atmosphere. The staff is wonderful and very Knowledgable. Always a smile and helpful. From the minute you walk in the door until you leave you meet warm loving people. The dining was also a pleasant. Food very tasty. My parents love this place.
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Response from The Fountains of Crystal Lake
May 17, 2022Patty, thank you for the kind words and noticing that we offer a fantastic community where our residents continue to THRIVE daily. We are happy that your family is happy!
This was an average experience for us. My loved ones were there during the pandemic. This caused my loved ones to receive their meals in their room. The community had staffing issues during the time that my loved ones were there.
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They staff have been extremely helpful and accommodating, they really went above and beyond when we needed them and they have just been wonderful.
Response from The Fountains of Crystal Lake
September 29, 2022Thank you for the 5-star review! We take pride in what we do and we’re so glad it shows. We’ve shared your feedback with the team. Thank you again!
I have already referred friends to take their elderly loved ones there. The community keeps my loved one active. They are really good with her. If it is an activity, they take my loved one down for the activity. They always keep great communication with the family.
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Response from The Fountains of Crystal Lake
October 20, 2020Thanks for taking the time to tell us how we are doing. We aim to keep everyone connected and engaged and we are glad it shows.
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