Pricing ranges from
    $6,370 – 8,281/month

    Ciel of Long Grove

    1190 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Mom thriving with excellent care

    My mom is thriving here - chef-prepared meals are consistently excellent and the days are full of engaging activities, outings, and warm social interaction. The staff are welcoming, caring, and attentive (nurses, activities team and helpers went above and beyond), the building is beautiful and spotless, and move-in was smooth. Leadership communicated well and I have real peace of mind knowing she's safe, happy, and well cared for. I'd absolutely recommend this community.

    Loved one of resident
    Oct 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Dementia waiver
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.23·(155)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.1
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      3.9
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      2.9

    Pros

    • Caring, attentive nursing and caregiving staff
    • Compassionate hospice and end-of-life coordination
    • Engaging social and recreational programming
    • Well-executed wellness classes and therapy services
    • Chef-prepared, visually appealing meals with dietary accommodations
    • Clean, modern, well-maintained building
    • Spacious, well-designed apartments and common areas
    • On-site clinical resources (physician and therapy)
    • Responsive maintenance and shuttle customer service
    • Supportive family communication during transitions
    • Strong infection-control performance during COVID-19
    • Welcoming, community-oriented atmosphere

    Cons

    • Inconsistent leadership and frequent management turnover
    • Chronic staffing shortages and high caregiver turnover
    • Inconsistent meal quality and unreliable meal-service continuity
    • Gaps in clinical staffing, training, and therapy coordination
    • Administrative communication and responsiveness gaps
    • Inconsistent housekeeping and move-in preparation
    • Weak personal-property controls and inventory practices
    • Unclear pricing and limited payment/contract transparency
    • Unreliable environmental maintenance (heating/comfort systems)
    • Variability in activity-program continuity and resident engagement

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews present a strongly mixed but coherent picture: the facility offers many features families value while also exhibiting recurring operational weaknesses. Care quality is frequently praised at the point of delivery. Many reviewers highlight compassionate, attentive nurses and caregivers, effective hospice coordination, proactive clinical staff (including an on-site physician), and helpful therapy services. Individual staff members and small teams are often described as going above and beyond, and families report meaningful emotional support and effective clinical problem-solving in a number of cases.

    At the same time, reviewers repeatedly describe staffing and staffing-management issues that affect consistency of care. Staffing shortages, use of agency nurses, high turnover, and subcontracting for certain shifts (notably nighttime memory care) are cited as causes of delayed responses, slower-than-expected service requests, and variability in how care tasks are performed. These patterns have also been associated with concerns about clinical coordination and transfer-safety practices, and families are advised to confirm current staffing levels and training practices when evaluating the community.

    Dining and activities are polarizing topics. Many residents and families praise chef-prepared, flavorful meals, communal dining, and socialization around food; others describe declines in meal quality, delayed service, reduced portions, or interruptions to regular meal service. The activity program includes diverse offerings — outings, themed events, wellness classes, and engagement-focused initiatives — and these are highly valued when consistently delivered. However, reviewers also report periods when programming felt sparse or inconsistent; prospective families should ask for current weekly activity schedules and examples of resident-led programming.

    The physical plant is consistently described as an asset: clean, bright, modern, and spacious with well-designed apartments and ample visiting spaces. Maintenance and shuttle services receive frequent positive mention for responsiveness. Operational concerns in this area include inconsistent housekeeping at move-in and occasional environmental maintenance failures (for example, heating issues) that have required short-term workarounds.

    Management and business practices are the area with the most divergence in reviewer sentiment. Several reviewers single out executive leadership and individual managers for proactive, family-focused communication and turnaround efforts; others describe absent or unresponsive leadership, delayed notifications to families, difficulties obtaining refunds or clear contract terms, and questions about financial transparency. There are also multiple mentions of personal-property security lapses and isolated allegations related to billing or contract enforcement. These items point to a need for clear, written financial terms and direct verification of administrative procedures before commitment.

    Bottom line: the community offers strong clinical and hospitality strengths when front-line staff and leadership are stable — notably compassionate caregiving, attractive dining (when consistently managed), varied activities, and an attractive facility. The principal risks are operational: staffing instability, inconsistent meal and activity continuity, administrative communication gaps, and occasional housekeeping or maintenance lapses. Prospective residents and families should seek up-to-date information on current staffing ratios and leadership stability, obtain written descriptions of meal and activity schedules, review contract and refund policies carefully, and ask about incident-reporting and property-security procedures to ensure expectations align with day-to-day operations.

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    Location

    Ciel of Long Grove is located at 1190 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove, IL, 60047.

    About Ciel of Long Grove

    Ciel Senior Living of Long Grove has independent living, assisted living, and memory care all together, and the staff takes care to help residents with whatever they need, whether that means help with bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, chores, or just company and a chat, and the caregivers and nurses are always around, day and night, to watch over everyone. The memory care features the Connections by Ciel program, with trained staff, a Memory Care Coordinator on site, a purpose-built space, secure memory unit, and help for people living with Alzheimer's and dementia, using LifeLoop technology for families to stay in touch and Life Skill Stations that encourage residents to keep up their abilities as much as possible, while the whole setup tries to make everyday life easier and a little more cheerful for everyone, including specialty food programs like Mood Food for better nutrition and mood, plus a Low-Vision Program to help those with trouble seeing. Cooking is a bit special here since meals come from a chef who's won awards and everything comes fresh, farm-to-table, with all-day dining so residents don't have to rush to eat or miss out, and they can pick between different places to eat, like a main restaurant with a show kitchen, a fine dining space, a bistro, a bar and lounge, and even a separate dining room for memory care, which makes meals quiet and friendly. The staff organizes daily activities, entertainment, trips, and therapy like occupational or speech help, and there are indoor and outdoor spaces-like game and craft rooms, a courtyard, garden, fitness center, plus a beauty and barber shop on site-giving folks plenty to do and places to meet up with others, and people can bring their pets, too, which some folks really like. Transportation is set up for medical appointments or to bring family along, and housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance are all done for the residents, so that brings some peace of mind. For folks who want to keep their lives busy, the programs at Ciel aim for adventures big and small, social events, group activities, and happy hours, with the Blue Sky Experience encouraging friendships and daily inspiration, and the Life Enrichment Program offering arts, games, fitness, and more. Worship services are available, both inside and outside the community. Families and doctors are included in all the care planning, helping everyone feel like someone's looking out for them, especially those going through memory changes. There are respite care options, too, letting people stay a short time if they only need help after surgery or while family is away. The place is pet-friendly and the air, heat, and kitchens are set up in residents' rooms for more comfort, letting seniors live how they want but have help when they need it, and the team does its best to offer heartfelt care and make people feel connected and safe.

    About Harbor Retirement Associates

    Ciel of Long Grove is managed by Harbor Retirement Associates.

    Founded in 2002 by Tim Smick and Dan Simmons, Harbor Retirement Associates is headquartered in Vero Beach, Florida. The company develops and manages approximately 37 luxury senior living communities across 13 states, offering independent living, assisted living, and specialized memory care services. HRA's philosophy centers on "merging hospitality with quality care."

    People often ask...

    Ciel of Long Grove offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $6,370 per month.

    Ciel of Long Grove offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

    There are 47 photos of Ciel of Long Grove on Mirador.

    Yes, Ciel of Long Grove allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 1190 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047.

    No, Ciel of Long Grove does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Illinois, the Department of Public Health licenses assisted living and long-term care facilities, running annual licensure surveys and investigating complaints and reported incidents.

    License numbera1w3d000000IntQAAS
    StatusInactive - Chow
    Facility typeAssisted Living/shared Housing Establishment
    Capacity138 residents
    LicenseeHARBORCHASE OF LONG GROVE, LLC
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    Inspection Reports

    2

    Reports

    2

    Citations

    1

    Complaints

    2

    Years

    26 Sept 2025Self-Reported
    Investigated a fall incident and found failures to immediately assess the resident by a licensed nurse and to promptly report the fall, resulting in delayed treatment and risk to health and rights.
    • Section 295.3000Personnel Requirements, Qualifications and Training
    • Section 295.6000Resident Rights
    10 Dec 2024Complaint
    Confirmed compliance with applicable codes.

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