Heritage Woods of Belvidere

Heritage Woods of Belvidere is an assisted living community in Belvidere, Illinois, serving adults 65 and older who need help maintaining their independence. The three-story building houses 120 one-bedroom apartments, each with its own kitchenette, private bathroom with shower, and emergency response system.

The community provides personal assistance and help with medications through certified staff on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Support services include three daily meals, housekeeping, and laundry. Residents live in the privacy of their own apartments while receiving the care and support they need as an alternative to nursing home living.

Amenities and community areas include an activity room, beauty and barber shop, convenience store, dining room, exercise room, library, patio, and television lounge. The community emphasizes lifestyle and fun while maintaining residents' health, wellness, dignity, and independence through social and recreational activities.

Financial assistance programs are available to qualifying residents. The Supportive Living Program serves seniors 65 or older on Medicaid who receive minimum Social Security income, making the assisted lifestyle affordable regardless of financial resources. Heritage Woods is located on the north side of Squaw Prairie Road, east of Illinois Highway 76, in Belvidere.

The community received the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living 2024 Bronze Quality Award, recognizing its foundation and continuous commitment to quality improvement. It is managed by Gardant, the largest provider of assisted living in Illinois.