Brenden Gardens
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Springfield, IL

Brenden Gardens

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Springfield, IL

Overview of Brenden Gardens

Tutera Senior Living operates Brenden Gardens as an independent living community at 900 Southwind Rd in Springfield, Illinois. The 3-story building is firmly car-dependent, posting a Walk Score of 19, so reliable transportation matters here. One-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments are available, pets are welcome, and Carolyn Balota leads the community as Assistant Executive Director.

The monthly starting price is $2,800. Brenden Gardens operates outside the Medicare and Medicaid system, which means families are planning private pay from the outset. What that price covers includes chef-prepared meals, housekeeping, transportation services, beauty services, exercise programs, and recreational activities. Rehabilitation services and respite stays are also on offer, with 24-hour staffing in place.

At $2,800 per month to start, Brenden Gardens is a private-pay independent living community with a full services package and Tutera Senior Living’s operational backing. It fits older adults in Springfield who want included amenities, transportation, and dining without the complexity of navigating Medicare or Medicaid coverage.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #312 / 365Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 312th out of 365 assisted living communities we track in Illinois for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Illinois facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
19 / 100

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Pricing & Financial Information

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Starting Price
$2,800/Month

Additional Services

4 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Housekeeping
Transportation
Beauty Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Room Types
1 Bed 2 Bed

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brenden Gardens

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath

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Address 4.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Springfield's city center to Brenden Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Programs that may help with care and living costs in Illinois

Brenden Gardens is in Springfield, Illinois. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Residential care support

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Eligibility

General
Low-income older adults and adults with physical disabilities who meet Illinois Supportive Living Program requirements and are accepted at a participating setting.
IL specifics
This is a Medicaid waiver alternative to nursing-home care.

What it provides

  • Personal care; homemaking; laundry; medication assistance; activities and staff support. Residents remain responsible for room and board.
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VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
Asset limit
Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
IL specifics
A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.
In-home support

Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

Asset limit
Nonexempt assets of $17,500 or less; the home, car and personal furnishings are exempt.

Eligibility

General
Illinois residents age 60 or older with assessed long-term care need; citizenship/eligible noncitizen requirements apply; apply for Medicaid and enroll if eligible.

What it provides

  • In-home assistance; adult day services and emergency home response; authorized services depend on assessment.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (Illinois)

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia

Eligibility

General
Adult family or informal caregivers of adults age 60 or older or people of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. The federal program also supports specified older-relative caregiver categories.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information and access assistance; counseling and training; support groups; respite and limited supplemental services under the federal caregiver-support framework.
In-home & community support

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Eligibility

General
Illinois residents age 60 or older who are Medicaid-eligible, meet the DON assessment standard for risk of nursing-facility placement, can be safely supported in the community and meet cost-effectiveness rules.
IL specifics
The current eligibility minimum is age 60.

What it provides

  • In-home homemaker service; adult day service; emergency home response and automated medication dispenser services.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
IL specifics
Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.

What it provides

  • Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brenden Gardens

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is Brenden Gardens in a walkable area?
Brenden Gardens has a walk score of 19. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
02 Are pets allowed at Brenden Gardens?
Yes, Brenden Gardens allows residents to bring their pets.
03 What is the best email address for Brenden Gardens?
The team at Brenden Gardens can be reached at brendengardenssmc@tutera.com.
04 How much does Brenden Gardens cost per month?
Pricing at Brenden Gardens starts at $2,800 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
05 Are there photos of Brenden Gardens?
Yes — there are 10 photos of Brenden Gardens in the photo gallery on this page.
06 What levels of care does Brenden Gardens provide?
Brenden Gardens offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care.
07 What is the address of Brenden Gardens?
Brenden Gardens is located at 900 Southwind Rd, Springfield, IL 62703.