Heritage Woods of Benton

Heritage Woods of Benton is an assisted living community in Benton, Illinois, designed to serve adults 65 and older who need help maintaining their independence. The community is nestled next to a wooded area just east of Franklin Hospital and offers a residential alternative to nursing homes or living alone.

The two-story building houses 100 apartments, each with its own kitchenette, bathroom with shower, and emergency alert system. Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans are available, featuring mini-blinds, ample closet space, and home-like qualities. The building layout consists of four corridors that meet in the middle, where community areas are available for residents and their families. Elevators provide convenient access to the second floor, and the exterior features two porches on either side of the canopied-covered front entrance as well as a patio off the dining room.

Residents receive personal assistance and help with medications from certified staff on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Support services include three daily meals, housekeeping, and laundry. The community emphasizes lifestyle and fun while maintaining residents' health, wellness, dignity, and independence, with an active schedule of social and recreational activities and companionship with friends and neighbors.

Heritage Woods has earned the 2025 Bronze Quality Award from AHCA/NCAL and was named a 2025 Best in Assisted Living community by U.S. News and World Report. A financial assistance program and the Supportive Living Program are available for seniors on Medicaid who receive minimum Social Security income, making the community affordable regardless of financial resources.