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Heritage Health Gillespie

Heritage Health Gillespie is a nursing home community in Gillespie, IL.

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  • Interior

    A well-appointed hospital room with a comfortable bed and modern amenities.
  • Decor

    A cozy dining room with a table set for guests, featuring a chandelier and a floral centerpiece.
  • Building

    An interior view of a building lobby with large windows and handrails.
  • Bedroom

    A hospital room with a patient bed and medical furniture.
  • Exercise Equipment

    A spacious rehabilitation room equipped with exercise equipment and therapy stations.
  • Healthcare

    A comfortable hospital room with a bed, armchair, and wooden furniture.

7588 Staunton Road, Gillespie, IL 62033

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

4.6 from 35 reviews
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Heritage Health Gillespie Costs & Pricing

At Heritage Health Gillespie, the monthly cost for a private room is set at $5,445, which aligns with the prevailing rate in Macoupin County. Notably, this figure is higher than the average cost across Illinois, which stands at $5,049. This pricing reflects not only the quality of care and amenities provided at Heritage Health but also positions it competitively within its local context. Families considering this option can expect to find a dedicated environment that prioritizes resident well-being and comprehensive services, justifying the premium cost compared to the broader state averages.

Floor plansHeritage Health GillespieMacoupin CountyIllinois
Private$5,445$5,445$5,049

Overall Review of Heritage Health Gillespie

common 27 reviews mention this

Care staff are consistently praised

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as friendly, caring, and responsive during daily care and visits.

Across the reviews, visitors highlight staff who are kind and compassionate, with many noting they feel supported and able to get questions answered. Several reviewers specifically mention nurses and CNAs being attentive, gentle, and professional. A number of families also point to medication arriving on time and overall organization during their visits.

common 9 reviews mention this

The facility is kept clean

Multiple reviewers say the building stays clean and organized, including rooms and common areas.

Cleanliness shows up often, with reviewers describing the facility as very clean, organized, and generally well maintained. Some also comment on bright, spacious areas and the rooms being kept clean. One review describes a smell and later points out the dining area was clean and big.

common 5 reviews mention this

Dining is a frequent point

Dining and meal service come up repeatedly, including praise for food and schedule.

Several families say the food is good and that residents are happy with meals. Others mention meals being served on time and describe social meal times. One reviewer raised a serious concern about salmonella poisoning and another noted dining as part of their overall facility impression.

  • A cozy dining room with a table set for guests, featuring a chandelier and a floral centerpiece.
common 4 reviews mention this

Rehab progress feels supported

Reviews mention rehabilitation and therapy support, including progress and day-to-day PT-style exercises.

Some reviewers focus on rehab, saying the rehab team is caring and helpful. Others describe therapy progress, including noticeable improvement for a family member. One review also mentions physical therapy activities such as guided exercises, and another says their friend was in rehab there with positive experiences during visits.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities help break up days

Residents are described as having scheduled activities like games, music, and bingo.

Reviewers describe the community as offering a mix of entertainment and group activities. Mentions include bingo, music visitors, cards, and other resident-run or scheduled activities. One review also describes playing games as part of the daily experience during their visit.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Some families report serious communication issues

A couple of reviews raise major concerns about how families were handled and how communication was restricted.

Two negative reviews describe unprofessional interactions and claim family contact was blocked, including not being able to call or visit in the way they expected. One of those reviewers links their concern to the involvement of decision-making documents and resident contact rights. Both reviews also describe distressing experiences that go beyond routine complaints.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 100 resident community capacity 100 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

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

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • 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 to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • St Joseph Hall (1.1 miles)
  • United Methodist Parsonage (1.1 miles)
  • SS Simon & Jude Church (1.4 miles)
  • St John Paul II Catholic Church (5.7 miles)
  • First United Baptist Church (6.4 miles)
  • St Paul Ucc (6.9 miles)
  • Prayer Wheel Church (7.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Michelle's Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Sullivan's Drug Store (1.3 miles)
  • Sullivan's Drugs (5.4 miles)
  • Fritz Drug Store (6.8 miles)
  • Sullivan Drugs (6.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (9.2 miles)
  • Medicine Shoppe (9.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chiefs II (1.3 miles)
  • Subway (1.3 miles)
  • Wayman's Tropical Sno (1.4 miles)
  • Progressive Club (3.4 miles)
  • VFW Post (4.4 miles)
  • Tilley's Tavern (5.5 miles)
  • El Indio (6.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Gillespie Family Practice Center (1.6 miles)
  • Fireside Eye Care (1.6 miles)
  • Macoupine Family Practice (1.8 miles)
  • Mt Olive Family Practice Center (5.3 miles)
  • Staunton Clinic (6.6 miles)
  • Emerito Fernandez Ureta (6.6 miles)
  • Litchfield Oncology Institute (10.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Route 138 Cafe (4.3 miles)
  • Coffee Xpresso (9.6 miles)
  • The Refuge Coffee House (12.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Community Memorial Hospital Association (6.6 miles)
  • Hillsboro Area Hospital (9.7 miles)
  • St Francis Hospital (10.7 miles)
  • Carlinville Area Hospital (12.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.8 miles)
  • Litchfield Taxi Cab (9.7 miles)
  • BNSF WSS Litchfield (9.8 miles)
  • Amtrak (12.4 miles)

Parks

  • Loveless Park (11.9 miles)
  • Tower Grove Park (11.9 miles)
  • Beaver Dam State Park (12.3 miles)
  • New Douglas City Park (12.5 miles)
  • Denby Park (12.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Marvel Theatre (12.4 miles)

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