Montvale Estates

Why choose Montvale Estates for independent living?

Conveniently located in Springfield, Illinois, residents love Montvale Estates for its peaceful, safe atmosphere. The dedicated staff are committed to helping residents in every way they need, from preparing meals to managing daily chores. 

The community’s monthly fees are all-inclusive, giving residents access to all of Montvale’s services and amenities at no extra cost. The on-site resources and concierge amenities at Montvale are designed to create an all-in-one living environment, featuring: 

• Walking paths throughout the community’s ground
• Pool tables for residents to play billiards
• Lounge rooms
• Activity rooms and multi-purpose spaces
• On-site laundry machines
• Exercise equipment on-site
• Restaurant-style resident dining
• Daily life enrichment opportunities
• Fireplace in the common areas
• An on-campus library
• On-campus beauty salon and barbershops
• On-campus chapel with regular devotional services
• Rooms for playing games and cards
• Resident kitchen for hands-on cooking opportunities
• Parking options
• Private dining rooms for individual celebrations
• Space outdoors to enjoy the fresh air 
• Computers with internet access and wifi in common areas

Dining at Montvale Estates is a major reason many families choose community-based living instead of retiring in their private home. At home, a person is responsible for planning, cooking, and cleaning up after meals – an often time-consuming process. Montvale Estates takes the frustration out of meals, offering hand-crafted, chef-prepared recipes like: 

• Bacon-Wrapped BBQ Shrimp with Tomato Cucumber Salad
• Breakfast Casserole
• Mexican Meatloaf
• Pretzel Salad
• Beef Tenderloin on mint and fava bean puree
• Seasoned pork tenderloin with maple gastrique

Residents dine in a communal setting, sharing meals with their friends in a beautiful, spacious dining room. A private dining room is available to reserve for private get-togethers and celebrations. 

While dining creates daily opportunities for residents to get involved with their peers, engagement doesn’t stop with mealtimes at Montvale Estates. The community is dedicated to helping residents live the vibrant, active lives they’ve always imagined, offering a diverse selection of life enrichment programming to help residents feel stimulated during their stay. 

The activities schedule is different each day, giving residents endless opportunities to explore their interests and have fun with friends. Popular events at Montvale Estates may include: 

• Knitting and crocheting classes
• Rummikub
• Karaoke and sing-a-longs
• Storytelling
• Current events conversations
• Outdoor activities
• Sit-down aerobics
• Stretching classes
• Board games
• Live performances
• Crossword puzzles
• Ladderball 
• Cribbage
• Ice cream social events
• Group outings to malls, concerts, points of interest, and more
• Resident parties
• Trivia
• Bible Study
• Hands-on cooking
• Arts and crafts
• Movie screenings
• Fashion shows
• Lifelong learning opportunities
• Card games
• Tai Chi
• Holiday celebrations
• Poker
• Wii Virtual Sports
• Community theater
• Coffee and Doughnut socials
• Birthday parties
• Volunteering
• Shuffleboard
• Billiards
• Fitness classes and activities
• Stretching exercise
• Resident Appreciation DInners
• Raffles
• Adventure travel video screenings
• Manicure and pedicure sessions
• Resident clubs

When it’s time to explore the Springfield area that surrounds Montvale Estates, it’s easier than ever thanks to the community’s complimentary transportation program. Springfield is a quiet town with more to it than meets the eye, featuring a wide variety of attractions like: 

• Lincoln Home
• Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
• Dana Thomas House
• Lincoln Monument Association

The community itself strives to create a nurturing, comfortable atmosphere that residents are proud to call home. Their apartment homes are no exception, from the easily-managed studio units to the spacious two-bedroom apartments. 

Incoming residents can choose from the following layouts when they move in, depending on availability: 

• Studio units
• One-bedroom apartments
• Two-bedroom apartments

Each unit is priced according to its size, layout, and amenities. The amenities are virtually the same across all units, with apartments featuring state-of-the-art conveniences like: 

• Patios/balconies
• Heating and air conditioning
• Cable TV access
• In-unit kitchenettes
• Private apartments
• Emergency response systems
• All-inclusive utilities
• Wheelchair accessibility
• Carpeting
• Hookups for landlines
• Window treatments

From enriching activities to housekeeping services, home-cooked food and more, there’s a lot to love about calling Montvale Estates home. According to recent online reviews, families say they loved their experience with the community for:

• The spacious independent living apartments, creating the perfect blank canvas for residents to make their ideal home
• The community’s on-site resources and amenities, putting features like a billiards lounge, practice areas, a family room, and more right at residents’ fingertips
• The dining options, letting residents enjoy delicious meals up to three times a day without lifting a finger
• The compassionate staff who are available around-the-clock to assist when needed, giving residents and families peace of mind 24-hours a day
• During a family’s experience with Montvale Estates, Holiday Retirement’s commitment to exceptional independent living is clear. With housekeeping services, delicious meals, dedicated staff, and more, the community creates a nurturing atmosphere where residents can enjoy the independent lifestyle they’ve always wanted.

To see if Montvale Estates is a good fit for independent living, families are welcome to tour the floor plans and see how they compare to retirement communities in the area. Like all Holiday Retirement communities, tours are free and are available to schedule using the link above. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Where is Montvale Estates located?

Montvale Estates is located at: 

2601 Montvale Dr

Springfield, IL 62704

Q: What care services and amenities does Montvale Estates provide?

Montvale Estates’ all-inclusive monthly fees include features and amenities like: 

• Weekly housekeeping
• On-site activities and social events
• Linen services
• Inclusive utilities
• Restaurant-style dining, served on-site
• Access to 24/7 emergency response services
• Complimentary transportation 
• Free parking (for residents and their guests)

To learn more about the services and amenities available at Montvale Estates, please use the link above to make an inquiry.

Q: What levels of care does Montvale Estates provide?

Montvale Estates is a dedicated independent living community offering premier services for self-sufficient residents. Their services and amenities are designed to help residents manage daily chores and necessary tasks like meal preparation, but do not extend to cover personal care services. Personal care services typically include assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, and ambulation assistance, which are not included with monthly fees at Montvale Estates. 

If a residents needs services outside the scope of those offered at Montvale Estates (like assisted living or skilled nursing care), they are welcome to make necessary arrangements with a third-party care provider. To learn more, please use the link above to make an inquiry. 

Q: How much does Montvale Estates cost?

At Montvale Estates, each apartment’s rates vary depending on their size, layout, and amenities. Each person’s fees include all of the community’s services and amenities, regardless of the layout they choose. 

To get a personalized quote for Montvale Estates, please use the link above to make an inquiry.

Q: Is Montvale Estates pet-friendly?

Pets are welcome at Montvale Estates. The community believes a person’s four-legged friend is an important part of their lifestyle, and allows animals that comply with their pet policy. To learn more, please use the link above to make an inquiry.

Q: Do the residents seem active and engaged at Montvale Estates?

At Montvale Estates, staying active is a cornerstone of their dedication to quality independent living services. They believe getting involved with one’s community, making friends, and exploring one’s interests are crucial for a person to have the vibrant, fulfilling retirement they’ve always imaging. 

Each resident’s monthly fees include access to engaging life enrichment programming at Montvale Estates, ranging from creative opportunities to hands-on learning, group outings, and more. To learn more about the community’s life enrichment opportunities, please use the link above to make an inquiry.

There are two hospitals within 25 miles of Montvale Estates, Memorial Medical Center which is 3.3 miles away, and St Johns Hospital, which is 3.4 miles away.

Some of the key amenities available at Montvale Estates are:

• Pet Friendly
• Outdoor Areas
• Activity Center
• Parking