Independent living
Willow Heights
Independent living in Decatur, Illinois
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1460 E Wellington Way, Decatur, IL 62526 |
| City | Decatur |
| State | Illinois |
| Phone | (217)875-7344 |
| Age requirement | 62 and older |
| Age rule basis | HUD designates this property's client group as elderly, and HUD multifamily elderly housing eligibility is age 62 or older for the head of household. |
| Apartments | 64 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Willow Heights is an independent living community for seniors age 62 and older and for individuals with disabilities, in the heart of Decatur within walking distance of shopping and dining. The management page lists a 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment of 520 square feet, with rent based on income and income limits that may apply. Community features include 24-hour emergency maintenance, a coffee bar, a community garden and patio, an elevator, a library, on-site laundry, on-site maintenance and management, a picnic area, and resident activities. Apartments include ceiling fans, a kitchen pantry, a refrigerator and stove, a walk-in closet, and vinyl plank flooring, with heat and water/sewer included. Pets are welcome with breed and weight restrictions, and the community is smoke free. The office is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, or by appointment.
Prices stated by the provider
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These prices are the provider's own, read from its website · Checked November 8, 2026. They are not the verified cost figures published in this site's guides — call the provider to confirm what a stay would cost.
Who pays for independent living?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- How to Pay for Independent Living: Rent, Income, and Rental Help
- What Senior Apartments Cost: Rent, Fees, and What the Monthly Payment Covers
Independent living guide · Paying for care
Common questions about Willow Heights
Where is Willow Heights located?
Willow Heights is at 1460 E Wellington Way, Decatur, IL 62526.
How do I contact Willow Heights?
Call Willow Heights at (217)875-7344.
How much does independent living cost?
There is no single price for independent living. Rent is set by each community and varies a lot by city. The cost survey this site uses does not publish a national median for independent living, so we do not print one. Medicare does not pay for it, so families pay the rent out of pocket. See our guide to independent living costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for independent living?
No. Medicare does not pay rent or housing costs. It pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits. The housing itself is paid out of pocket.
What is the difference between independent living and assisted living?
Independent living is housing for older adults who can live on their own. It gives a private home, meals in some places, and social activities. It does not include help with daily tasks. Assisted living adds that help. Staff help with bathing, dressing, and medicine, and staff are on hand day and night.
Who else pays for independent living besides Medicare?
Families pay the rent out of pocket. No insurance pays for independent living rent. Low-income senior apartments funded by HUD keep rent lower for people who qualify. Some veterans put VA pension payments toward the rent.