Independent living
The Heartland
Independent living in Peoria, Illinois
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 697 N Hightower Ave, Peoria, IL 61605 |
| City | Peoria |
| State | Illinois |
| Phone | (309)637-0065 |
| Website | http://www.rhf.org/location/the-heartland/ |
| Age requirement | 62 and older |
| Age rule basis | Section 202 is HUD's housing program for elderly households; eligibility requires the head of household to be age 62 or older. |
| Apartments | 150 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
More about this provider
| The Heartland is a HUD-subsidized retirement community in the heart of Peoria, Illinois, a three-story community of 150 apartments for older adults over 62 and mobility-impaired individuals over 18. It is located two blocks from the Peoria Civic Center and adjacent to Senior World, minutes from area hospitals, downtown Peoria, shopping malls, and Dozer Park, and convenient to public transportation. | |
| Services and programs | Frequent parties, potluck suppers, bingo, and other social activities held in the community room; participation in RHF's Project H.A.N.D.S.; a Social Service Coordinator / Service Coordinator on staff available for residents' personal needs; smoke-free community; one-bedroom apartments include full kitchen, bathroom with safety features, emergency call system, fire & smoke detectors, heating & air conditioning, utilities (except telephone/cable), carpeting, and window treatments; building amenities include on-site laundry room, individual indoor mailboxes, card entry access system, game room, on-site management staff, and on-site maintenance staff |
| Who it serves | Older adults over the age of 62 and mobility-impaired individuals over the age of 18; 150 apartments |
| Payment types it states | HUD-subsidized retirement community (as stated on the page) |
| Visiting and contact details | Call 309-637-0066 or e-mail theheartland@rhf.org to schedule a tour. Visit Us: The Heartland, 607 N. Hightower, Peoria, IL 61605. Fax 309-637-0705, TDD Number: 1-800-545-1833 x359 |
| Website | http://www.rhf.org/location/the-heartland/ |
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 The Heartland
Where is The Heartland located?
The Heartland is at 697 N Hightower Ave, Peoria, IL 61605.
How do I contact The Heartland?
Call The Heartland at (309)637-0065.
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.