Heritage Woods of Rockford

Overview of Heritage Woods of Rockford

Serving older adults needing support with daily living activities, Heritage Woods of Rockford is an assisted living community on North Show Place Drive in Rockford, Illinois. Operating for 17 years, it’s organized in a three-story building with studio and one-bedroom floor plans that handle residents’ preferences.

The facility centers on a set of core amenities built for daily life and recreation. Occupants can access a fitness center, courtyards, and an array of entertainment and activities programming. The community underscores safety with 24-hour security and supervision on site, ensuring staff can respond immediately to any resident needs. This commitment to oversight and immediate attention is the daily environment’s defining feature. Transportation services exist for residents, which can decrease reliance on personal vehicles or family members for outings and appointments. The car-dependent neighborhood has a Walk Score of 19, so on-site transportation support adds practical value to daily life. For residents and families with pets, the community welcomes them as part of the home. It’s about 7.6 miles from Rockford’s city center.

Years in operation
17 years in operation Rank #84 / 172Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 84th out of 172 homes in Illinois for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Illinois facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 19 / 100 Rank #561 / 648Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 561st out of 648 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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Leadership

ContactMr. Robert Mellon, Principal (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

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What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Places of interest near Heritage Woods of Rockford

Address 7.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Rockford's city center to Heritage Woods of Rockford's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Illinois

Heritage Woods of Rockford is located in Rockford, Illinois.
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Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

Age 60+
General Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $17,500 individual, excludes home, car
IL

High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Adult day services ($65/day) Emergency home response systems ($30/month)

Illinois Respite Program

IL Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Illinois resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IL

Limited slots; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
IL

~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility) Meals Housekeeping Medication management Respite (~240 hours/year)

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., dressing, eating) Homemaker Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home mods ($1,000 avg.)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IL

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Illinois Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

~$50-$500/month based on facility type.

Benefits
Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IL

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage Woods of Rockford

What neighborhood is Heritage Woods of Rockford in?

Heritage Woods of Rockford is in the North Show Place Drive neighborhood of Rockford.

Is Heritage Woods of Rockford in a walkable area?

Heritage Woods of Rockford has a walk score of 19. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

How long has Heritage Woods of Rockford been in business?

Heritage Woods of Rockford has been operating for approximately 17 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Heritage Woods of Rockford?

Yes, Heritage Woods of Rockford allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Heritage Woods of Rockford?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Heritage Woods of Rockford in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Heritage Woods of Rockford?

Heritage Woods of Rockford is located at 202 N Show Pl Dr, Rockford, IL 61107.

What is the phone number of Heritage Woods of Rockford?

(815) 332-3700 will put you in contact with the team at Heritage Woods of Rockford.

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