Gardant Management Solutions

    Founded in 1999 by Rod Burkett and Blair Minton, Gardant Management Solutions has evolved into one of the nation's leading senior living management companies, operating from its headquarters in Bourbonnais, Illinois. Originally established as Blair Minton and Associates (BMA), the company rebranded to Gardant in 2012, with the name meaning "forward facing" to reflect their progressive approach to senior care. Over its 25-year history, Gardant has grown to become the fifth-largest assisted living provider in the United States and the largest provider of affordable assisted living nationwide. Currently managing approximately 80 communities across five states - Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Maryland, and West Virginia - serving over 8,635 apartments for seniors and adults with physical disabilities.

    Communities

    • Exterior view of Vivera Senior Living of Columbus showing main entrance and surrounding windows.
      4.3(31)
      $4,453 – $5,343+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living

      Vivera Senior Living of Columbus

      1971 State St, Columbus, IN 47201
    • Front entrance of a brick senior living building with a covered porte-cochere and an American flag.
      4.0(29)
      $4,656 – $5,587+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living

      Heritage Woods of Mt. Vernon

      1033 S 42nd St, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
    • Exterior view of a brick building with large curved glass windows and a sidewalk in front. There are trees and parked vehicles along the street, including a black pickup truck and a white vehicle. A person is sitting on a bench near the entrance, and another person is pushing a stroller on the sidewalk.
      4.3(29)
      $4,711 – $5,653+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living

      Heritage Woods of Chicago

      2800 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612
    • Exterior front view of a senior living building with a patio area featuring tables, umbrellas and landscaping along a sidewalk.
      4.9(27)
      $5,908 – $7,680+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      assisted living

      Glasswater Creek of Lafayette

      208 Beck Ln, Lafayette, IN 47909
    • One-story brick building with a covered front porch and walkway.
      4.0(25)
      $4,372 – $5,246+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living

      Heritage Woods of Centralia

      2049 E McCord St, Centralia, IL 62801
    • Exterior view of a three-story building with green and beige walls and multiple windows, situated in a large parking lot under a cloudy sky. The building has the number 2550 above the entrance, with some construction equipment and portable toilets visible on the right side of the parking lot.
      3.2(25)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      assisted living

      Green Oaks of Valparaiso

      2550 W Morthland Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46385
    • Exterior view of Sweet Galilee at the Wigwam, a multi-story senior living facility with beige, blue, and gray siding. A large sign with the facility name is in the foreground on a grassy lawn, and a silver car is parked near the building entrance under a clear blue sky.
      3.8(25)
      $4,622 – $5,546+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living

      Sweet Galilee at the Wigwam

      1315 John St, Anderson, IN 46016
    • Exterior view of Evergreen Village at Bloomington, a large multi-story senior living facility with gray and white siding and brick accents, surrounded by green lawns and sidewalks under a partly cloudy blue sky.
      4.5(22)
      $4,279 – $5,562+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      assisted living

      Evergreen Village at Bloomington

      3607 S Heirloom Dr, Bloomington, IN 47401
    • A lit outdoor sign at night for Bowman Estates Assisted Living.
      4.5(21)
      $4,217 – $5,060+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living

      Bowman Estates of Danville

      1968 N Bowman Ave, Danville, IL 61832
    • Aerial view of Heritage Woods of Benton, a large senior living facility surrounded by green trees and fields. The building has a brown roof and light-colored exterior walls, with multiple parking areas and cars parked around it. The facility is set in a rural area with open land and trees in the background.
      4.9(15)
      $3,986 – $4,783+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living

      Heritage Woods of Benton

      1305 Bailey Ln, Benton, IL 62812
    • Black-and-white floor plan of a studio apartment showing a kitchenette, combined living/bedroom with bed and seating, and a bathroom.
      $4,391 – $5,269+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living

      Villas at Heritage Woods of Centralia

      100 Heritage Dr, Centralia, IL 62801
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