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Heritage Woods Of De Kalb

Heritage Woods Of De Kalb is an assisted living community in De Kalb, IL.

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  • Interior

    A cozy bedroom with a floral bedspread, featuring a dresser and lamp by the window.

  • Outdoors

    Outdoor patio area with tables and chairs in front of a two-story building.

  • Decor

    A spacious lobby area featuring chandeliers, a central table, and an upper balcony.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room featuring a sofa, fireplace, bookshelves, and artwork.

  • Building

    A two-story brick building with a red roof and entrance, surrounded by trees and an American flag.

  • Architecture

    A two-story brick and siding building with a covered entrance and surrounding driveway.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a large window, featuring a comfortable chair, dresser, and various decorations.

  • Trees

    A two-story residential building with a covered entrance and driveway, surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky.

  • Windows

    A conference room with a large meeting table and several chairs, featuring a window view and decorative elements.

  • Dining

    An elegantly set dining room table with a chandelier overhead and large windows draped with curtains.

  • Landscaping

    An aerial view of a large building with a red roof, surrounded by a parking lot and greenery.

  • Kitchen

    A cozy kitchen and dining area with red walls, featuring multiple tables and chairs, a refrigerator, and an oven.

  • Lighting

    An empty restaurant dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs.

  • Garden

    A two-story building with a patio featuring outdoor furniture, surrounded by a garden under an overcast sky.

2626 North Annie Glidden Road, De Kalb, IL 60115

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4.1 from 24 reviews
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Heritage Woods Of De Kalb Costs & Pricing

Heritage Woods of De Kalb offers a range of accommodation options, with monthly costs reflecting the premium services and amenities provided. For a studio unit, residents can expect to pay $4,750, which is significantly higher than the average cost in DeKalb County at $3,355 and Illinois' state average of $4,028. If opting for a one-bedroom unit, the monthly rate rises to $5,350 - again surpassing both the county's average of $2,941 and the state's average of $3,527. These figures suggest that Heritage Woods of De Kalb positions itself as a facility that prioritizes quality care and enriched living experiences for its residents, justifying the elevated pricing compared to regional rates.

Floor plansHeritage Woods Of De KalbDeKalb CountyIllinois
Studio$4,750$3,355$4,028
1 Bedroom$5,350$2,941$3,527

Overall Review of Heritage Woods Of De Kalb

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Staff kindness and responsiveness stand out

Residents and visitors repeatedly describe the staff as friendly and attentive.

Across the reviews, people describe staff who are professional, welcoming, and willing to answer questions, with several specifically calling out named staff members. Some families mention how settling in felt easier because staff were responsive and supportive. A few reviews are sharply negative about staff behavior and responsiveness, including complaints about ignored needs and failure to return communication.

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Dining gets frequent praise

Meals are a consistent bright spot in resident experiences.

Several reviews highlight the quality of the meals and mention eating three meals a day, describing the food as delicious or very good. One reviewer said they chose the community because the food was excellent and also mentioned support from cooks and financial staff. Other reviews note access to meals and report sampling food during a visit, reinforcing that dining is part of the day-to-day experience residents talk about.

  • A kitchen and dining area with red walls, featuring multiple tables and chairs, a checkerboard floor, and several appliances.
  • An elegantly set dining room table with a chandelier overhead and large windows draped with curtains.
  • A formal dining room with an elegantly set table and a chandelier.
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Activities keep residents engaged

Reviews repeatedly mention on-site and scheduled activities.

Residents and families describe a steady mix of activities, including scheduled programming and community events residents can join throughout the week. Multiple reviews mention activities as a reason residents were comfortable after moving in, and one notes room leisure time alongside activities. A program partner also describes supporting events for the senior community through sponsorship and outreach.

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Cleanliness is mixed

Cleanliness feedback is inconsistent across reviews.

Some reviewers say the facility looks clean, well maintained, and in good shape during tours and visits. Others use strong language about unsanitary or dirty conditions, including a dirty kitchen and reports that rooms were not being cleaned. This makes cleanliness a point you’ll want to verify directly when you tour.

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Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • 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
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Greater Rockford (23 miles away) Greater Rockford (23 miles away)

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
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • 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
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Brain fitness Brain fitness
  • Community service programs Community service programs
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Trivia games Trivia games
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in De Kalb, Illinois, this neighborhood offers a variety of amenities suitable for senior living. With multiple places of worship nearby such as New Hope Missionary Baptist Church and Westminster Presbyterian Church, residents can find spiritual fulfillment close to home. There are also a number of restaurants like Burritoville and Sharks Fish and Chicken for convenient dining options. For recreation, there are several parks within a few miles radius including Katz Park and P A Nehring Forest Preserve. In terms of healthcare services, there are pharmacies like CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens, as well as physicians such as Van Orthopedic and Dynamic Psychiatry within a short distance. Overall, this area provides a mix of necessities and conveniences for seniors looking to settle down in a comfortable community.

Places of Worship

  • New Hope Missionary Baptist Church (0.4 miles)
  • Westminster Presbyterian Church (0.9 miles)
  • Newman Catholic Student Center (1.4 miles)
  • Baptist Campus Ministry (1.4 miles)
  • Hillcrest Covenant Church (1.5 miles)
  • First Baptist Church of Dekalb (2.3 miles)
  • Faith Baptist Church (2.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Burritoville (0.9 miles)
  • Sharks Fish and Chicken (1.4 miles)
  • Potbelly Sandwich Shop (1.8 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (1.8 miles)
  • Burger King (1.8 miles)
  • Fushi Yami (1.8 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.8 miles)

Parks

  • Katz Park (1.1 miles)
  • P A Nehring Forest Preserve (1.9 miles)
  • Mason Park (2.2 miles)
  • Huntley Park (2.3 miles)
  • Cortland Community Park (5.2 miles)
  • Old Mill Park (5.5 miles)
  • Sycamore Community Park (5.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • Dekalb Clinic (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Schnucks (2.6 miles)
  • Medicine Stop (2.7 miles)
  • Lehan Drugs (3.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Van Orthopedic (2.1 miles)
  • Dynamic Psychiatry (2.1 miles)
  • Heriberto Menendez MD (2.2 miles)
  • All About Eyes (2.4 miles)
  • Digestive Health Center (2.4 miles)
  • Midwest Neurology (2.4 miles)
  • Kch Child Development Clinic (2.6 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Movie Theater (2.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kindred Hospital Sycamore (4.7 miles)

Transportation

  • BNSF Railway (14.6 miles)
  • Ryder (15 miles)

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