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Hickory Glen

1700 W Washington St, Springfield, IL 62702

Independent Living
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Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,016
  • Average State Price: $4,679
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Hickory Glen Description

    Hickory Glen is a community that offers independent living and is about 2.1 miles outside Springfield, Illinois. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 making it the 13th highest rated community in the city out of 22 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Community Reviews

    7.9
    Hickory Glen
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 34 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 14 out of 23 communities in Springfield
  • Ranking in State: 902 out of 1473 communities in IL
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • The property is well-maintained, earning high marks for its upkeep.
    • Residents enjoy a variety of meal choices, highlighting the dining options as a strong point.
    • Many reviews praise the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the welcoming and caring atmosphere.
    • The community is described as active and engaging, with plenty of activities, crafts, and outings available.
    • Residents feel at home and appreciate the sense of community, with one noting they would choose to stay even if they won the lottery.
    • The dining room is commended for serving wonderful meals, and the overall environment is described as laid back and enjoyable.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Several complaints focus on persistent elevator problems, causing inconvenience and missed appointments.
    • There are concerns about the level of housekeeping and maintenance, including issues with the front desk being unattended during certain hours.
    • One review mentions a significant delay in elevator repair, despite promises for a quick resolution, and highlights other issues like cable service interruptions and a bed bug infestation.
    • The cost of living in the facility is questioned in light of the maintenance and service issues experienced.

    Mixed Feedback:

    • While some residents express dissatisfaction with certain aspects of the facility, such as elevator reliability and upkeep, others praise the community's atmosphere, staff, and amenities.
    • The quality of meals and the sense of community are consistently highlighted as positive aspects, despite the operational challenges mentioned.


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    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The average income is $45,132, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 77
      • Low Temperature: 29
      • Average Temperature: 55.6
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 145 days of rain, 29 days of snow and 189 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.9 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 38.8 years old, very high compared to other cities.
    • 6.39% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 3.62% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3% Asian, 20% Black or African-American, 2% Hispanic or Latino, and 73% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 12.89 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 3.93 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 7.0 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.48 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.95 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 222.0, Moderate Days 44.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 4.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    County Market
    0.1 miles away
    Robert's Seafood Market
    0.5 miles away
    The Keep Store
    1.7 miles away
    Hy-Vee
    1.8 miles away
    Schnucks
    2.3 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Washington & Stange
    0.0 miles away
    Monroe & Stange
    0.1 miles away
    Washington & Bogden/Chatham
    0.1 miles away
    Washington & Chatham/Bogden
    0.1 miles away
    Monroe & Bogden/Chatham
    0.1 miles away

    Banks

    United Community Bank
    0.2 miles away
    Regions Bank
    1.2 miles away
    Prairie State Bank & Trust
    1.3 miles away
    PNC Bank
    1.3 miles away
    Town and Country Bank
    1.7 miles away

    Hospitals

    Memorial Medical Center
    1.4 miles away
    HSHS Saint John's Hospital
    1.9 miles away
    Springfield Clinic Wabash
    2.7 miles away
    West Lake Recovery Center
    4.7 miles away
    Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center
    5.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.7 miles away
    Complete Care Pharmacy
    1.8 miles away
    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    1.8 miles away
    Schnucks Pharmacy
    2.3 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    2.7 miles away

    Dentists

    Timothy Jones Dental
    1.8 miles away
    Prairie Dental Group: Tanya L. DeSanto DDS
    2.2 miles away
    Shawn May
    2.5 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    2.6 miles away
    Secure Dental
    3.2 miles away

    Parks

    Springfield
    0.2 miles away
    Timberbrooke Park
    0.3 miles away
    Washington Park
    0.7 miles away
    Jefferson Park
    0.8 miles away
    Washington Park Botanical Garden
    0.8 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Christ Episcopal Church
    1.9 miles away

    Shopping

    White Oaks Mall
    2.3 miles away
    White Oaks Plaza & Convenience Center
    2.4 miles away

    Culture

    DIM Art House
    0.4 miles away
    Legacy Theatre
    1.6 miles away
    The Pharmacy
    1.8 miles away
    Springfield Art Association
    1.9 miles away
    Hoogland Center
    1.9 miles away

    Restaurants

    Thai Kitchen 2
    0.3 miles away
    Joe's Italian Pizza
    0.5 miles away
    Alexander's Steak House
    0.6 miles away
    Nancy's Pizza
    0.6 miles away
    Head West
    0.7 miles away

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