The Fountains At Crystal Lake
Nursing Home Facility
1000 East Brighton Lane, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
The Fountains At Crystal Lake is a senior care community located in Crystal Lake, IL. It provides nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living for older adults in the Crystal Lake area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (815) 477-6569.
Operated by Pearl Healthcare, which runs 11 communities in our directory.
The Fountains At Crystal Lake is licensed for 97 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Crystal Lake average about 86 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 74% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Crystal Lake average about 3.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in June 2026 and recorded 12 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.2 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 35%.
The community is located in McHenry County, IL.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 32 problems at The Fountains At Crystal Lake. None of them caused harm to a resident. 7 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
The Fountains At Crystal Lake offers nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 97
- Occupancy 74%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.8
- Annual staff turnover 35%
- Last health inspection June 2026
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