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Heritage Woods of Sterling

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

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  • Interior

    A cozy bedroom with floral bedding, wooden furniture, and decorative artwork.
  • Decor

    A cozy apartment featuring a small living room area with a comfortable chair and footrest, adjacent to a compact kitchen.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, and dining table.
  • Building

    A sunny patio area with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a gazebo.
  • Architecture

    A large brick building with an extended front entrance and a circular driveway.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed and a dining area in view.
  • Windows

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating, tables, and decorative lamps.
  • Dining

    A spacious kitchen and dining area with tables, chairs, and various appliances.
  • Landscaping

    Aerial view of a large brick building with a surrounding parking lot and greenery.
  • Kitchen

    A cozy apartment with an open kitchen and living room layout, featuring wooden cabinets, a microwave, a dining table, and comfortable seating.
  • Lighting

    Interior of a hair salon with chairs, equipment, and a checkered floor.
  • Garden

    A charming gazebo situated in a landscaped garden area with a surrounding lawn and adjacent building.
  • Entrance

    A well-lit building entrance at night with a flag in front.
  • Artwork

    A cozy living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a small dining area.

2205 Oak Grove Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

To contact a resident: (815) 625-7045

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

4.6 from 44 reviews
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Heritage Woods of Sterling Costs & Pricing

Heritage Woods of Sterling offers competitive pricing for its accommodations, with monthly costs that reflect the quality and services provided. For a studio apartment, residents can expect to pay $4,475, which is notably higher than both the average rate of $3,303 in Whiteside County and the state average of $4,028 in Illinois. Similarly, the one-bedroom option is priced at $5,025, surpassing the county's average of $3,584 and the state's typical cost of $3,527. While Heritage Woods may have higher fees compared to regional averages, this investment reflects a commitment to providing a supportive environment and enhanced amenities tailored to foster comfort and well-being for its residents.

Floor plansHeritage Woods of SterlingWhiteside CountyIllinois
Studio$4,475$3,303$4,028
1 Bedroom$5,025$3,584$3,527

Overall Review of Heritage Woods of Sterling

differentiator 6 reviews mention this

After-hours support feels reassuring

Families like knowing help is available on demand and staff monitors safety.

Multiple residents and families describe a safety net that feels close at hand, including a push-button style call for help. Reviews also mention staff checking in and keeping a close eye on health and safety, alongside help with daily needs. This aligns with the community’s offered 24-hour call system and 24-hour supervision, plus care services like medication management and assistance with activities of daily living.

common 9 reviews mention this

Meals and dining fit dietary needs

Residents consistently talk about meal quality and helpful dietary support.

Many reviews highlight meal quality and satisfaction, often mentioning food choices and variety. Others specifically connect dining to dietary needs, including diabetic-related meals and special dietary restrictions. The community offers meals provided and supports diabetic diets and special dietary restrictions, matching what residents describe.

  • A spacious kitchen and dining area with tables, chairs, and various appliances.
  • A well-lit dining room with a large table, surrounded by wooden chairs and adorned with floral decorations, featuring elegant curtains and a chandelier.
  • A well-lit dining room featuring a large table with multiple chairs, adorned with floral decorations and illuminated by a chandelier.
common 7 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

There are enough activities that residents often say they stay busy.

Reviews frequently mention a variety of activities, with some describing daily programming, entertainment, games, and group outings. Several families also note that their loved ones are able to find something they enjoy, rather than having nothing to do. That lines up with what the community offers, including scheduled daily activities, on-site and off-site activities, fitness programs, devotional services, and live musical performances.

common 8 reviews mention this

Clean facilities and roomy apartments

Residents and families say the building is clean, with comfortable apartment spaces.

Many reviewers describe the facility and grounds as clean and well kept. A few also comment on apartment features and bathing, including walk-in showers and larger bathroom spaces. Housekeeping services and indoor/outdoor common areas are part of the community’s offerings, which fits with the way residents talk about day-to-day comfort and appearance.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Some concerns about medical help

A couple of reviews raise concerns about the level of hands-on medical assistance.

Two reviews question the depth of medical support, with one saying the help provided is more limited than expected and another describing a negative care-related incident involving mobility support and follow-up. These reports also include strong frustration that responsibility wasn’t fully addressed. While the community does offer medication management and assistance with daily living needs, these reviews suggest at least some families want clearer, more consistent medical assistance and accountability.

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Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

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

Transportation

  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking

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
  • 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
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Nearby Places of Interest

Sterling, Illinois offers a convenient and comfortable environment for senior living. With a variety of places of worship nearby, including New Life Lutheran Church and the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, residents have access to spiritual support and community involvement. The presence of parks like Gartner Park and Lawrence Park provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. In terms of healthcare, there are several pharmacies in close proximity, such as CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens, as well as medical facilities like Sterling Rock Falls Clinic and CGH Medical Center for any healthcare needs. Additionally, transportation options like U-Haul and Budget Truck Rental make it easy to get around the area. Overall, Sterling presents a welcoming and accessible location for seniors looking to settle down in a peaceful community with necessary amenities within reach.

Places of Worship

  • New Life Lutheran Church of Sterling Illinois (0.6 miles)
  • River Valley Church (1.8 miles)
  • First United Methodist Church-Annex (1.9 miles)
  • Seventh-Day Adventist Church (2.2 miles)
  • Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (3.1 miles)
  • Qcaba Camp Ministries (3.7 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (4.5 miles)

Parks

  • Gartner Park (0.6 miles)
  • Kilgour Park (0.8 miles)
  • Lawrence Park (1.2 miles)
  • Hinders Field (2.1 miles)
  • Sinnissippi Park (2.6 miles)
  • Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park (4.5 miles)
  • Dixon Park District Maintenance Shop (10.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (11.9 miles)
  • Shopko Dixon Pharmacy (11.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Subway (0.8 miles)
  • First Wok (1.2 miles)
  • Wagon Wheel Lounge & Restaurant (1.2 miles)
  • Taqueria El Carbon (1.2 miles)
  • El Jacalito (1.2 miles)
  • Taqueria El Carbon (1.4 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Sterling Rock Falls Clinic (1 miles)
  • Sterling S. Reese, MD, FACC (1 miles)
  • Cgh Locust Street Health Center (1 miles)
  • Bard Optical - Sterling (3 miles)
  • All About Eyes - Sterling (3.7 miles)
  • Northern Illinois Cancer Treatment Center (7.7 miles)
  • Kamal Kishore, MD (11.8 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul (1.3 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (1.5 miles)
  • Budget Truck Rental (2.3 miles)
  • U-Haul (2.3 miles)
  • M & M Aviation Services (2.5 miles)
  • U-Haul (2.7 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (3.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Air Play Espresso and Bakery (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)
  • Flynnie's Diner (11.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • CGH Lynn Boulevard Medical Center (2.7 miles)
  • CGH Medical Center (2.8 miles)

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