Encore Crystal Lake is a senior living community located in Crystal Lake, Illinois, specializing exclusively in memory care for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. The facility is designed specifically to accommodate residents with memory loss, featuring a secured environment for safety and spaces that support a sense of familiarity. Common areas, as well as indoor and outdoor walking paths, are tailored to encourage mobility in a safe setting. The community operates as a memory care-only facility and offers comprehensive support through highly individualized care plans.

The care team at Encore Crystal Lake provides extensive assistance with activities of daily living, including full support with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Residents have access to incontinence care, ambulatory care, and professional medical services such as medication management and diabetes care. Consultation with optometrists and podiatrists is available, and the community can support psychiatric issues as part of its care capabilities. Onsite wellness services—such as a massage therapist, barber/beauty salon, and fitness programs which include yoga and chair yoga—are accessible to residents. Staff is trained to communicate with residents in English, German, and Spanish to better meet the needs of a diverse resident population.

Encore Crystal Lake offers a structured activities program that encourages social engagement and cognitive stimulation through clubs, community events, and tailored activities. According to resident and family reviews, the facility is noted for its small, cozy, and well-maintained environment, enhancing the delivery of personalized care. Staff are recognized for their professionalism, friendliness, compassion, and effective communication with both residents and families. The overall approach is centered on safety, respect, and honoring individual preferences.

For transportation, Encore Crystal Lake provides complimentary transportation for residents, as well as transportation at cost, to support both medical appointments and non-medical outings. This service is intended to facilitate continuity of care and social engagement beyond the community itself.

Families repeatedly cite the sense of community, strong staff dedication, cleanliness, and the variety of engaging activities as key features of Encore Crystal Lake, contributing to trust and peace of mind for those with loved ones in residence. There have been no recent public changes in care offerings as of 2024.

Costs at this community start at $5,000 and range up to $7,700. The average price in the community is $6,350, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,490. The cost of memory care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.