Three Crowns Park

    2323 McDaniel Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201
    4.4 · 47 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Bright, caring community with concerns

    I'm glad my mother lives here - bright, clean community with compassionate, friendly and attentive staff, great meals and lots of activities (pool, crafts, outings, aqua aerobics), plus nice amenities like a library, bright dining room and on-site doctor. They offer independent living, memory care and continuous care with comfortable private apartments and genuinely helpful nurses and front-desk staff. It's a wonderful, convenient place overall, though it's pricey and I've heard occasional safety/staffing concerns so you should stay involved as an advocate.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Housekeeping and linen services

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.45 · 47 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      3.7
    • Staff

      4.4
    • Meals

      4.7
    • Amenities

      4.8
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Friendly, compassionate and attentive staff
    • High-quality care across levels (independent living, memory care, nursing/continuing care)
    • Extensive, varied activities and programming (aqua aerobics, crafts, music, park outings)
    • Strong recreational therapy presence and tailored programs
    • Good dining options and meals (bright dining area, lots of food choices, on-site restaurant The Dragonfly)
    • Clean, bright, and welcoming facilities (library, meeting room, private apartments)
    • On-site medical support and nursing staff
    • Amenities such as pool, craft room, and easy parking
    • Welcoming front desk and a warm community atmosphere
    • New/updated facilities and comfortable rooms
    • Family-friendly events and opportunities for family visits
    • Residents and families express high overall satisfaction

    Cons

    • High cost / expensive
    • Reports that some staff avoid addressing family or resident concerns
    • Instances of inadequate personal hygiene care for some residents
    • Allegations of inappropriate medication practices (reports of drugging at night)
    • Reports of aggressive staff behavior and safety concerns
    • Need for stronger resident advocacy and oversight in some cases
    • Occasional communication or management gaps
    • Some reviews contain ageist tone in language

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is strongly positive, with frequent and consistent praise for the staff, programming, dining and facilities at Three Crowns Park. Many reviewers describe staff as friendly, compassionate, helpful and attentive; these comments come from family members and residents who feel cared for and supported. Reviewers repeatedly call out the strength of the community atmosphere — front desk personnel, nurses and recreation staff are specifically named as contributors to a welcoming environment. Multiple comments note that families are glad their relatives live there and that residents themselves express satisfaction and enjoyment.

    Care quality and service levels are portrayed as comprehensive. The community offers multiple care levels (independent living, memory care, and nursing/continuing care), with reviewers noting on-site medical support and consistent nursing presence. Several reviewers use strong praise such as "perfect nursing home" or "incredible place to retire," and mention that staff tailor programs to resident needs, know residents personally, and provide encouragement to participate. There are repeated positive notes about continuing care and the ease of transitions between care levels, which is important for families looking for long-term solutions.

    Activities and social life are highlighted as a major strength. Reviews list a wide variety of activities (aqua aerobics, craft room, evening music, park outings, coffee/social time, and more), and emphasize extensive recreation therapy hours and individualized programs. The breadth of programming, frequent events, and family-friendly gatherings (for example, holiday brunches and delightful family visits) contribute to a lively community where residents are encouraged to be engaged.

    Facilities, dining, and amenities receive consistent positive remarks. Reviewers mention clean, bright spaces — including a pleasant dining area, a library, a beautiful meeting room, private apartments and easy parking. Dining is repeatedly praised for variety and quality; some reviews specifically mention The Dragonfly restaurant on site and an abundance of food choices. Additional amenities called out include a pool and craft room, and multiple reviewers remark the facility feels new, clean and well-maintained.

    Despite the overwhelmingly positive themes, there are notable and important concerns in a minority of reviews. Cost is mentioned repeatedly as high or expensive, which may be a barrier for some families. A few reviews raise serious care and safety issues: allegations include staff who avoid addressing problems, reports of residents not receiving adequate attention to personal hygiene, and one or more serious claims about inappropriate medication practices (described in reviews as "drugging elderly at night"). There are also isolated reports of aggressive staff behavior and general safety concerns. These negative items are less frequent than the positive comments but are severe enough to warrant attention from prospective residents and families.

    Another recurring theme is the need for advocacy and stronger communication. Several reviewers urge that families act as advocates for residents, implying occasional lapses in responsiveness or follow-through by staff or management. While many reviews praise staff professionalism and responsiveness, the existence of complaints about unaddressed issues and communication gaps suggests variability in staff performance or in management oversight.

    In summary, Three Crowns Park is consistently described as a high-quality, well-appointed senior living community with strong programming, excellent dining, and compassionate staff. It stands out for its range of care levels, active social life, and clean, attractive facilities. However, prospective residents and families should be aware of cost considerations and should proactively ask about the community's policies and safeguards around medication administration, personal hygiene care, staff training on resident interactions, incident reporting, and family communication. Visiting in person, meeting direct-care staff, and discussing how the community handles complaints and advocacy will help address the relatively rare but serious concerns raised in some reviews.

    Location

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    About Three Crowns Park

    Three Crowns Park, set on a seven-acre tree-lined campus in Evanston, IL, gives residents aged 62 and better access to Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Care, and Respite Care. The community's been serving seniors since 1894, so it's had a lot of time to refine its services, and it's run by a non-profit group, which many find reassuring. Three Crowns Park's Life Plan community model means residents can move through different levels of care without needing to leave the campus, and there's a Life Care program for financial security.

    Residents have a choice of spacious, contemporary one- and two-bedroom apartments and newly renovated studios, with features like step-in showers, ample closet space, tea kitchens, window treatments, individually controlled heat and air, and a 24-hour emergency response call system. Some buildings, like Landstrom Manor, have secured entry. Memory care takes place in Colfax House, a specially designed center with secure private gardens, large private suites, family-style living rooms, and daily routines to support independence, all delivered by specialty trained nurses and household assistants.

    Three Crowns Park has a full range of amenities: an indoor heated pool, health and fitness center, walking paths, outdoor gardens, an arts and crafts room, business center, café, fine arts studio, cards and game rooms, and a home theater with comfortable seats and surround sound. Social life centers around community-sponsored activities, movie nights, educational events, and cultural programs. Residents can relax at the salon and spa, visit the barber, enjoy pet-friendly policies, or use the postal mailbox and underground parking.

    Dining includes venues like the Everyday Cafe', Dragonfly Fine Dining, and The Prince & Frog Pub inside McDaniel Courts. There are flexible meal plans, all-day dining, fine dining, and dietary accommodations for allergies or diabetes, with three nutritious meals served daily and snacks available, especially for residents of Landstrom Manor and Colfax House, where meals are often prepared in a household kitchen.

    Staff offer help with bathing, dressing, grooming, medication management and distribution, toileting, transfer assistance, and laundry. There's regular housekeeping, linen service, household maintenance, and utilities (except phone and cable/Internet) included for many levels of care. Residents living with dementia or Alzheimer's get specialized attention through secured memory care units, structured daily activities, and tailored support from experienced staff.

    Residents can join fitness programs, community outings, and social events. Scheduled transportation is available for shopping, banking, outings, and appointments, and parking's available underground. The community takes Medicare for health insurance coverage, and as of June 2025, 25 of 34 certified beds for nursing care are available.

    Three Crowns Park offers an inviting, safe setting where people can enjoy an independent lifestyle or get extra help as their needs change, all surrounded by experienced and long-serving staff who focus on health, safety, and giving residents a sense of community and comfort.

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