Heritage Woods of Centralia

Heritage Woods of Centralia is an assisted living community serving adults 65 and older who need help maintaining their independence in Centralia, Illinois. The community combines apartment-home living with on-site support services, featuring private one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans with full kitchens, mini-blinds, and ample closet space.

Residents receive personal assistance with activities of daily living and medication management from certified staff available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Support services included in the monthly rental fee encompass three daily meals, housekeeping, and flat linen laundry services. No entrance or community fee is required to reside at Heritage Woods.

The community also operates the Villas at Heritage Woods, a neighborhood of duplex homes designed for low-income older adults at least 55 years of age. These single-level homes feature one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans with 36-inch doorways and levered door handles, along with accessible kitchen controls. Maintenance, landscaping, and snow removal services are included for Villas residents, who may also access the community center and gardening areas.

Heritage Woods emphasizes lifestyle and wellness activities for residents. The community offers social and recreational programs, including events such as bingo and other monthly activities. Villas residents have priority access to the community's meal and beauty or barber services for an additional charge and are welcome to participate in social, recreational, and educational activities available to all residents.

The community is located on the south side of Highway 161, east of Airport Road, in Centralia, situated in the far southwestern portion of Marion County, approximately 10 miles north of I-64 and 10 miles west of I-57. A financial assistance program through the Supportive Living Program in Illinois is available to qualifying seniors on Medicaid who receive minimum Social Security income.

Heritage Woods received the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living 2020 Bronze Quality Award and was recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2023.