Wesley Willows and Peterson Meadows are considered top-rated senior living communities in Rockford, IL. Newsweek named Wesley Willows the fourth best Continuing Care Retirement Community in Illinois and the 60th best in the entire country. Of course, it’s one thing to receive recognition from national publications like Newsweek, but our residents’ opinions are what matter most.
Below you will find senior living reviews in written and video formats from Wesley Willows and Peterson Meadows residents. We hope you find these testimonials helpful as you determine the best active senior living communities for you or your loved ones.
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Several of our residents were kind enough to film their thoughts about life at our top retirement communities. We asked them to give their honest feedback on three simple questions: Why did you choose to move to our community? What do you most enjoy about living here? And why would you recommend our community to other people?
You can watch senior living reviews of Wesley Willows and Peterson Meadows below.
Dick Leighton has lived at Wesley Willows for over 16 years and currently resides in an assisted living apartment.
Larry and Annette Gillette moved into a Willow Ridge Independent Living Home just over a year ago.
James and Jeanette Lambert recently moved into Willows Arbor and have loved their experience so far.
Watch this video to find out what residents enjoy most about living in our Willows Suites.
Gerry and Nancy Follmar have numerous reasons for enjoying life at Wesley Willows.
Stephanie Quinn moved into her Willow Ridge Home nearly two years ago and absolutely loves it here!
Barbara Oehlke lived in a Willow Ridge Home for 22 years and moved to Willows Arbor two years ago.
Sandra Clisham stayed at Willows Health and Rehab Center. Hear from her and her daughter Maureen on the experience.
Herman, Judy, and their adorable dog Toby love living in their apartment at Peterson Meadows.
Tom Anspaugh has been a resident for over four years and has a long list of reasons for enjoying life here.
Harley Shepherd has enjoyed life in one of our independent living homes for over 16 years.
Rosie moved into her beautiful duplex home in 2023 and loves it here for many reasons.
Several residents have been kind enough to leave reviews of our senior living facilities on Google and Facebook. We’ve collected those reviews, so you can read them here.
Are you already a resident of Wesley Willows or Peterson Meadows? Or do you have a loved one at one of our communities? We want to hear from you! Please consider clicking below to leave us a review on Google or Facebook. (Please note that you must have an account on either of those platforms to leave a review.)
We also invite interested residents and their loved ones to record testimonial videos. Please contact Joe Boettcher at 815-316-1586 or joeb@wesleywillows.org to learn more about how this works.
As you can see, our residents think life is pretty extraordinary at Wesley Willows and Peterson Meadows. They love the many lifestyle options available on our campuses, including independent living, assisted living, Medicare rehab, and memory care. Plus, there’s always something to do, with many amenities and life enrichment opportunities available every day.
Interested in finding out if one of our communities is right for you or your loved ones? Please contact us today to schedule a tour!