Pricing ranges from
    $2,300 – 3,750/month

    Cedarhurst Senior Living of Waterloo

    518 Legacy Dr, Waterloo, IL 62298
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.77·(64)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.9
    • Staff

      4.6
    • Meals

      4.6
    • Amenities

      4.6
    • Value

      2.7

    Pros

    • Compassionate, accessible caregiving staff
    • Responsive maintenance and nursing leadership
    • Strong memory-care programming and support
    • Diverse life-enrichment activities and outings
    • High-quality dining with menu variety
    • Apartment-style living options with full kitchens
    • Clean, attractive newer facility and well-kept grounds
    • On-site therapy services (physical and speech therapy)
    • Family communication tools including photo and virtual updates
    • Secure outdoor spaces and patios

    Cons

    • High cost relative to local alternatives
    • Cleanliness and sanitation inconsistencies in some common areas
    • Furnishings not optimized for older-adult mobility and incontinence needs
    • Variable responsiveness to phone and email communication
    • Admissions process occasionally rushed or poorly coordinated
    • Limited overnight clinical staffing coverage
    • Billing and fee-transparency concerns
    • Inconsistent staff professionalism or tone

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews portray Cedarhurst Senior Living of Waterloo as a facility with pronounced strengths in staffing, programming, and dining, producing a high level of family satisfaction and resident engagement. Many families describe the community as warm and family-like, with caregiving teams that are accessible, proactive, and willing to go beyond routine duties. Maintenance and nursing leadership are frequently noted for quick follow-up, and the facility offers visible memory-care supports and on-site therapy services that contribute to peace of mind for families.

    Care quality and staffing: Care is consistently described as compassionate and attentive, with several mentions of approachable nursing leadership and available nurses during daytime hours. The facility's memory-care programming and clinical supports (including on-site physical and speech therapy) are highlighted as strengths. At the same time, reviewers indicate that clinical coverage is concentrated during daytime hours (examples include extended but not 24-hour nurse availability), which suggests families should clarify overnight clinical coverage expectations during tours.

    Dining and activities: Dining is a clear strong point; reviewers frequently praise the quality of meals, menu variety, and pleasant dining experiences. Life-enrichment programming is diverse and active — arts and crafts, trips, card games, bingo, music activities, and regular outings are cited repeatedly — and staff in activities roles are described as enthusiastic and effective at engaging residents.

    Facilities and amenities: The community's physical plant is generally described as attractive and newer, with apartment-style suites that include kitchens and living areas, gardens, patios, secure outdoor spaces, a beauty shop, and wellness-oriented fixtures (for example, a walk-in tub spa). These amenities contribute to an atmosphere characterized by reviewers as home-like and comfortable. However, there are recurring notes about specific common-area issues: certain furnishings (notably some TV- and dining-area chairs) are described as not well-suited to older-adult mobility or incontinence needs, and there are mentions of localized sanitation and cleanliness inconsistencies in common spaces that management may need to address.

    Management, communication, and cost: Admissions and leadership receive mixed but largely positive commentary — admissions staff and some managers are described as welcoming and proactive. At the same time, several reviewers cite communication gaps (unanswered phones, delayed email follow-up) and occasional perceptions of rushed admissions. Billing and fee transparency emerged as a concern for some families; prospective residents should request detailed fee breakdowns and written explanations of any extra charges. Cost is repeatedly described as high; many reviewers consider the rate worthwhile given staff and services, whereas others view pricing as expensive relative to alternatives.

    Notable patterns and considerations for families: Prospective families will likely find Cedarhurst strong on interpersonal care, dining, activities, and amenities. Key due-diligence items before committing should include confirming overnight clinical staffing levels, inspecting common-area cleanliness and furniture suitability for mobility and incontinence needs, clarifying the admissions timeline and procedures, and obtaining written billing and fee policies. Overall, the pattern of feedback leans strongly positive around staff quality and resident life, with operational and cost-related items worth clarifying during a visit.

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    Location

    Cedarhurst Senior Living of Waterloo is located at 518 Legacy Dr, Waterloo, IL, 62298.

    About Cedarhurst Senior Living of Waterloo

    Cedarhurst Senior Living of Waterloo creates a place where people feel valued, loved, and supported, and they do this with staff who really cherish those they serve, and you'll see that in how they check in on everyone often and how they're always around if someone needs help, because the staff are trained for safety and well-being, and they've set up emergency response systems and 24-hour call buttons so residents stay safe and get help fast when it's needed. There are two communities here, with 56 apartments for Assisted Living and 30 suites for Memory Care, all on one level, which helps with getting around easily, and this layout gives it a home-like feel but with extra amenities like walking paths, a spa and wellness room, and nice spots for crafts and movies, so there's plenty to do if folks want to join in. The Memory Care area's open floor plan makes it easy for residents and staff to interact, with a kitchen, living room, dining room, and craft corner, and people in Memory Care join in group activities that are meant to bring out abilities and memories, and this part is run with the Connections Memory Care program for those with Alzheimer's or other dementias.

    In Assisted Living, staff help with whatever's needed, maybe that's cooking, housekeeping, laundry, or just help with daily tasks, and the care plans are personalized, which means if someone needs more help, the services ramp up, but if someone likes more independence, they can have that too, and all care is aimed at balancing privacy and support. Nurses and aides help with medication management and daily health checks, and Cedarhurst offers skilled nursing support for those who need higher levels of care, along with access to home care, hospice, and respite care if it's needed for a short time. The campus covers independent living, assisted living, and memory care, and that means people can move between care levels without having to leave the community if their needs change, which some families find helpful.

    Dining at Cedarhurst is built around their CRAFTED BY CEDARHURSTSM culinary program, which features chef-prepared meals served all day, so things like breakfast are available anytime, and the menu rotates with seasonal, healthy, and fresh foods, and there are choices for special diets like Heart Healthy, Brain Boost, Gluten-Free, Diabetic, or Low-Sodium, plus residents can choose what fits their tastes and needs. For new people moving in, the PAIR TO PREPARESM program lets a family member stay with their loved one for those first days, which sometimes helps make the change easier, and there's a 60-day money-back guarantee called The Cedarhurst PromiseSM, which folks might find reassuring.

    Activities come in all shapes, like resident-run clubs, exercise classes, arts and crafts, music events, movie nights, outings, and the LIVING TRUESM LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM that tries to make sure daily plans fit each person's needs and interests, and the Vibrant Life program is set up to keep people active and learning. The campus is kept clean and pleasant, and there are beauty salons, transportation for doctor visits or errands, and common areas that are both modern and welcoming, and all the rooms-from studios to two-bedrooms and private suites-are well-kept and designed for comfort.

    There's always a focus on safety with secure environments, controlled entries, regular checks, and staff on hand at all times, plus extra features for folks facing mild cognitive changes. Cedarhurst Senior Living of Waterloo holds itself to set standards, with state licenses 5106320 and 5106353, and takes part in community outreach with Cedarhurst Cares, which means giving back when they can. The place sits close to health clinics, pharmacies, and local cafes or restaurants, which is convenient for families coming to visit. Overall, Cedarhurst Senior Living of Waterloo provides a stable place for seniors looking for independent living, assisted living, or memory care, with a steady balance of help, social connections, and a focus on letting people remain themselves for as long as they can.

    About Cedarhurst Senior Living

    Cedarhurst Senior Living of Waterloo is managed by Cedarhurst Senior Living.

    Founded in 2007 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Cedarhurst Senior Living has emerged as a prominent operator of senior living communities across the United States. The company currently operates approximately 60 communities spanning eight states including Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Georgia, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and additional locations throughout the Midwest and Southeast regions. With an annual revenue of million as of 2025, Cedarhurst has established itself as a significant player in the senior housing industry under the leadership of President and CEO Almir Sajtovic.

    People often ask...

    Cedarhurst Senior Living of Waterloo offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $2,300 per month.

    Cedarhurst Senior Living of Waterloo offers assisted living and memory care.

    There are 45 photos of Cedarhurst Senior Living of Waterloo on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 518 Legacy Dr, Waterloo, IL 62298.

    No, Cedarhurst Senior Living of Waterloo does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Illinois, the Department of Public Health licenses assisted living and long-term care facilities, running annual licensure surveys and investigating complaints and reported incidents.

    License numbera1w3d000000InqaAAC
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living/shared Housing Establishment
    Capacity56 residents
    LicenseeAlexandra Noel Ricci
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    Inspection Reports

    8

    Reports

    2

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    2

    Complaints

    1

    Years

    22 Sept 2026Self-Reported
    Found no deficiencies.
    22 Jul 2026Self-Reported
    Found no deficiencies. Compliance with applicable regulations was noted.
    21 May 2026Complaint
    Found no deficiencies. The survey indicated compliance with applicable rules.
    11 May 2026Licensure
    Identified a deficiency in medication reminders and supervision of self-administered medications that allowed a medication error, resulting in a significant blood pressure drop; staff retraining and incident documentation followed.
    • Section 295.5000Medication Reminders, Supervision of Self Medication, Medication Administration and Storage
    16 Mar 2026Self-Reported
    Investigated failure to provide fall-prevention services as outlined in the service plan, resulting in a resident sustaining a forehead laceration requiring sutures.
    • Type A295.6000 a)5)Resident Rights
    28 Jan 2026Self-Reported
    Determined no deficiencies were found. Compliance with the relevant code and act requirements was confirmed.
    05 May 2025Licensure
    Found deficiencies in documenting disaster drills and in completing physician assessments for residents with significant changes in condition. Documentation did not consistently record participant residents or those needing evacuation assistance.
    • Section 295.2040 Disaster PreparednessDisaster preparedness
    • Section 295.4000 Physician's AssessmentPhysician assessment requirement
    18 Mar 2025Complaint
    Found that a resident fall with ER visit was not reported to IDPH within 24 hours.
    • Type ASection 295.2050 Incident and Accident ReportingIncident and Accident Reporting

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