Heritage Woods of Benton sits near a wooded area just east of Franklin Hospital in Benton, Illinois, and offers several choices for apartments, including studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and companion units, all with emergency alert systems and individual kitchenettes and showers, which can be important for older adults needing comfort and safety. The building has two stories and an elevator, with porches and a patio where residents can sit outside, plus several common areas inside for gathering with family or friends. Residents get three meals every day, laundry, and housekeeping, along with help from certified staff any time of day or night. The staff can assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, medication, and toileting, and there's help managing laundry and meals, which makes things a little easier for those who need extra support to live on their own. There's a structured senior living service program, called "Touching Lives," so every resident can get attention that matches their needs and helps them stay as independent as possible even if they do need a bit of help. Heritage Woods of Benton serves people sixty-five and up of all incomes, and there's a financial assistance program for those who can qualify, which might make staying here easier for some folks.
The community offers assisted living, supportive living, memory care, independent living, and nursing home services, so a person can stay if their care needs increase, which seems to provide some peace of mind about future changes. Residents take part in all sorts of scheduled activities, from social events, arts and crafts, movies, outdoor games, and card games, to outings and devotional gatherings, and the facility's library, beauty and barber shop, and laundry service bring some extra comfort. They've got transportation options, too, if folks need a ride to appointments, along with both resident parking and shared transportation. Heritage Woods of Benton has community porches, patios, and central gathering spaces, so there's always a corner to sit down with neighbors. The rooms, dining areas, and common rooms, as seen in their photos, reflect a simple and cozy setting. For someone who could use a little help keeping up, but still wants to live in their own apartment, Heritage Woods of Benton provides a calm and steady place to call home, letting residents connect with others if they want, or keep to themselves when they need some quiet, and that's about all a person could look for in a place like this.
