Overall Review of Crystal Lake Healthcare
common
17 reviews mention this
Staff support feels uneven
Residents describe staff who are caring and responsive, alongside reports of others being rude or unhelpful.
A large share of reviews praise the staff as friendly, attentive, and willing to help, including people who highlight communication with families and professional nursing. Some residents also describe the facility as feeling warm and family-like, with staff forming positive relationships. At the same time, other reviews report negative day-to-day interactions, including staff hanging up or being rude, and concerns that checks and medication knowledge were inconsistent.
caveat
19 reviews mention this
Care quality raises safety concerns
While some reviews trust the care team, several residents and families report serious safety and neglect problems.
Some reviews emphasize that residents receive compassionate, professional care and needed medical attention. However, multiple other reviews describe severe problems such as alleged abuse, residents left in waste, missed help, and medication issues. There are also accounts of safety breakdowns during appointments and concerns about residents not getting timely attention for care needs.
caveat
10 reviews mention this
Cleanliness and hygiene are criticized
Several reviews describe the building and personal care as dirty or poorly maintained.
Some reviewers say the facility is clean and well maintained, and they feel comfortable with the environment. But other reviews describe strong cleanliness issues, including urine or feces odors, filthy rooms, and pills on floors. Hygiene is also a recurring concern in reports about residents not being showered and being left in waste for extended periods.
caveat
7 reviews mention this
Communication can be difficult
Multiple reviews mention trouble reaching staff or getting support at the right time.
A few reviews include positive experiences with helpful staff and effective family communication. In contrast, other reviews report that it can be hard to reach certain floors or that calls were not answered, including hung-up calls. There are also accounts of patients being sent to appointments without a nurse, medication requests being delayed, and help seeming unavailable during night shifts.
caveat
3 reviews mention this
Food satisfaction is mixed
Some residents and families complain about the food quality.
While the community provides meals and lists multiple diet-related options, several reviews focus on negative dining experiences. Accounts include food being described as not fit for residents, residents losing significant weight, and food not being good overall. These concerns are not the only theme in reviews, but they do appear often enough to affect how some families describe day-to-day life.
How we summarize
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Skilled Nursing Facility
Activities on-site
Beautician on-site
Indoor common areas
Respite or short term stays offered
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
High acuity care
Incontinence care
Medication management
Kosher
Comprehensive 24/7 care with transport, dining, and activity amenities.
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