The Heritage and Peabody Manor Community provides more care than where my mom was living before, and it is not as expensive. She is in the community-based residential facility part, but they also have a skilled nursing facility adjacent to it. So, if she gets to the point where she needs that additional care, she can be moved to that location. We're very lucky that my sister found out about this place because they had two openings and they had not had an opening for quite some time. The other thing was my mother was transferred directly from the hospital to this facility and it worked out well. They have a higher ratio of CNAs to residents and they have an RN available 24/7. She's also receiving physical therapy. They're going to try to give her speech therapy as well. I would highly recommend this place. The other good thing about it is they have their own bus to transport residents to medical appointments. I sat with my mom for several meals while she ate and the variety of food that they offered and the quality of it were good. People have designated seats in the dining room, so it's a very nice atmosphere. It is well-appointed. It's got two windows on two sides and they have woods around the campus. It's got a nice restful view. All of the different facilities in it were clean. Both my sister and I were impressed. On Fridays, they have members of the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra come and perform. My mom has gone to that activity, but they have all kinds of other activities. I feel that it's a good value for the money, especially considering the amount of attention and care that my mom gets, which are very important.

I went to The Heritage and Peabody Manor Community. Peabody and Heritage are together and The Heritage is the assisted living. It's kind of like a resort. People who just want a place to live can live there, and people that need assisted living can live there. They have extensive grounds and many activities. They have lots of hiking trails. They have a hiking club. I don't know how many assisted living people would participate in that. They have a bistro and a library. The staff was very personable and knowledgeable.

I was able to visit The Heritage, and it's a very nice place, but there was a waiting list. I would not say that the staff is overwhelmingly friendly, but just okay. The place looked modern and clean.

Heritage Village is absolutely beautiful. The place is gorgeous. They have different room sizes. They offer different levels of care from assisted living to nursing home to hospice. If I need to go some place this is the place.

STOP - before you move a family member into Heritage Assisted Living - have Heritage clarify what they mean by ASSISTED LIVING, in case your family member will need more day to day care in the future. If you are EXPECTING Assisted Living to mean a move to a private or semi-private sleeping area with shared bathroom with meals prepared and served to your love one, Heritage DOES NOT have such a facility. INSTEAD THEY WILL GIVE YOU ONLY 24 HOURS TO FIND ANOTHER FACILITY OUTSIDE OF HERITAGE TO MOVE YOUR LOVED ONE INTO OR CHARGE YOU $20.00 AN HOUR FOR CNR CARE WHEN RESIDENT NEEDS MORE CARE. THIS IS NOT AN ATYPICAL SITUATION AS IT NOT ONLY HAPPENED TO OUR LOVED ONE BUT AT LEAST 3 OTHER PEOPLE THAT WE PERSONALLY KNOW.