Heritage Woods of DeKalb

Heritage Woods of DeKalb is an assisted living community located in DeKalb, Illinois, serving adults 65 and older who need help maintaining their independence. The community sits on Annie Glidden Road, north of the Northern Illinois University campus, between I-88 and Highway 64.

The two-story building houses 76 studio and one-bedroom apartments, each with a kitchenette, private bathroom with shower, and emergency response system. Certified staff are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide personal assistance and help with medications. Support services include three daily meals, housekeeping, and laundry.

Residents enjoy access to numerous community amenities including 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.

Heritage Woods is designed as an affordable assisted lifestyle alternative to nursing homes. A financial assistance program is available for those who qualify, and the Supportive Living Program serves seniors 65 or older on Medicaid with minimum Social Security income who need help maintaining independence. The community has earned the 2025 Silver Quality Award from AHCA/NCAL, recognizing its commitment to excellence in long-term care.