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Heritage Woods of Chicago

Heritage Woods of Chicago is an assisted living community in Chicago, IL.

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  • Interior

    A bright and inviting lobby area with large windows, a glass door entrance, and comfortable seating.

  • Outdoors

    A scenic view of a building with a well-maintained lawn and trees under a clear sky.

  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with two beds, decorated in a homey style.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a television, sofas, bookshelves, and a fireplace.

  • Building

    A modern campus building with a U.S. flag flying in front and vibrant flowers in the foreground.

  • Dining

    An indoor dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs.

  • Landscaping

    A sunny view of an apartment building exterior with surrounding greenery.

  • Kitchen

    A compact kitchen area with a refrigerator, microwave, and adjacent television.

  • Floor Plan

    A floor plan of a studio apartment showcasing the layout of a living area, kitchen, bathroom, and closet.

  • Television

    A simple meeting room equipped with a long conference table, chairs, a vending machine, and televisions.

  • Cabinets

    A small break room with a kitchenette, featuring a refrigerator, microwave, and a round table with chairs.

2800 West Fulton, Chicago, IL 60612

To contact a resident: (773) 722-2900

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.5 from 41 reviews
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Heritage Woods of Chicago Costs & Pricing

Heritage Woods of Chicago offers a competitive pricing structure for its studio apartments, with a monthly cost of $4,097. This rate is slightly higher than the average for Cook County, which stands at $3,762, and also exceeds the statewide average of $4,028 in Illinois. While Heritage Woods may represent a higher investment compared to these benchmarks, it is essential to consider the comprehensive services and amenities provided that contribute to the overall value of living in this community. The premium reflects not only comfortable accommodations but also a supportive environment designed for residents' well-being.

Floor plansHeritage Woods of ChicagoCook CountyIllinois
Studio$4,097$3,762$4,028

Overall Review of Heritage Woods of Chicago

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff feel genuinely caring

Residents and families frequently describe staff who are friendly, helpful, and attentive.

Across many reviews, people mention warm welcomes, friendly day-to-day interactions, and staff who respond to needs. Several also describe staff and management as patient and caring, with nurses and CNAs who treat residents well. A smaller set of reviews takes the opposite view, citing rude or unprofessional conduct and a lack of follow-up when family members were hospitalized.

common 12 reviews mention this

Care and oversight for needs

Many reviews say residents receive the right level of assistance and oversight.

Multiple families describe support with day-to-day needs, mentioning help after rehab, attention to individual needs, and reassurance about oversight. Several reviews specifically call out that staff make sure care needs are met and handle concerns quickly. In contrast, a few critical reviews allege missed communication and insufficient response during emergencies, along with broader “lack of care” complaints.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Dining is a mixed point

Food is important in reviews, with both praise and strong complaints.

Some residents and families praise the food, including comments that meals are satisfying and that residents don’t miss meals. Others focus on variety in the dining areas and snacks available in the community. A couple of reviews are sharply negative, describing poor food quality and dissatisfaction with the dining experience.

  • An indoor dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
caveat 6 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and pests divide reviews

Cleanliness concerns, including reports of pests, come up in multiple reviews.

Several reviews mention the facility is clean and well organized, with people saying it feels well kept. However, other reviewers report bedbugs and other pest issues, including claims of infestations and ongoing problems that affected residents. One review also notes cleanliness is better than some places they’ve seen, but not as clean as it could be.

common 5 reviews mention this

Activities and events shape daily life

Reviews talk about community activities and events as part of life here.

Some reviewers describe having fun with activities and special occasions, including holiday involvement and events. Another review notes concerns about fewer opportunities for recreation and enrichment, with residents turning to smoking when there isn’t much to do. Reviews describing outings and social programming present a generally engaged side of the community, though not everyone experiences it the same way.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financial aid Financial aid
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • General store General store
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Chicago Midway (8 miles away) Chicago Midway (8 miles away)
  • Chicago O'Hare International (12 miles away) Chicago O'Hare International (12 miles away)

Nearby Metro Stations

  • Metro Station California  
  • Metro Station Kedzie  
  • Metro Station Kedzie-Homan  
  • Metro Station Western  

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • BBQs or picnics BBQs or picnics
  • Birthday parties Birthday parties
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Holiday parties Holiday parties
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Chicago, Illinois, offers a convenient location with easy access to pharmacies, physicians, transportation options, parks, hospitals, restaurants, theaters, and cafes. With multiple Walgreens locations nearby for easy access to medications and health supplies, as well as reputable medical facilities like the University of Illinois Mile Square Health Center and Rush University Medical Center within a few miles? radius. The abundance of parks such as Humboldt Park and Union Park provides opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Additionally, there are various dining options ranging from fast food to trendy eateries like Big Star and Parson's Chicken & Fish. Overall, this area presents a well-rounded environment with essential amenities for seniors looking to live comfortably in Chicago.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)

Physicians

  • University of Illinois Mile Square Health Center: Near West Side (1 miles)
  • Lincoln Park Dental Specialists (3.8 miles)

Transportation

  • CTA - Kedzie-Homan (1 miles)
  • Cta (1.6 miles)
  • Ogilvie Transportation Center (2.9 miles)
  • CTA - Clinton (3 miles)
  • Jamba Union Station / Chicago (3 miles)
  • Cta (3.3 miles)
  • CTA - Clark/Lake (3.4 miles)

Parks

  • Humboldt Park (1.3 miles)
  • Union Park (1.6 miles)
  • Douglas Park (1.7 miles)
  • Wicker Park (1.8 miles)
  • Skinner Bark Park (1.9 miles)
  • Skinner Dog Park (1.9 miles)
  • Bloomingdale Trail — The 606 (1.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • John H Stroger Jr Hospital (1.5 miles)
  • Rush University Medical Center (1.7 miles)
  • University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (1.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Kaiser Tiger (1.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.8 miles)
  • Big Star (1.9 miles)
  • Parson's Chicken & Fish (2.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.2 miles)
  • McDonald’s Global Menu Restaurant (2.2 miles)
  • Lýra (2.4 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Webster Place (2.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Blue Bottle Coffee (3.1 miles)
  • Tiny Tapp & Cafe (3.5 miles)
  • Intelligentsia Coffee (3.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.8 miles)
  • Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe (3.8 miles)

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