About Taylorville

At Hickory Estates, our residents are empowered to enjoy life in a safe assisted living environment where all of their needs are met.

What is Assisted Living?

Assisted care is for individuals who want a home-like community and would benefit from assistance in their daily activities.

At Hickory Estates, we provide residents with three home-cooked meals, snacks, housekeeping, management of medications, activities and special events. Read more about our amenities and view photos here.


An assisted living community:

  • Encourages independence and protects privacy
  • Promotes individuality and gives residents choices
  • Offers quality care personalized to an individual’s need
  • Provides a safe environment
  • Involves family, friends or other loved ones in a resident’s care plan

Resident Requirements for Hickory Estates Taylorville

Hickory Estates at Taylorville is a private pay assisted living facility. Current rates are available by contacting us here.

Residents must also meet all of the following criteria prior to admission to Hickory Estates:

  • Interview and screening by the facility nurse and facility manager
  • Have a physician assessment form completed no more than 90 days prior to admission
  • Have a tuberculin skin test in accordance with the Control of Tuberculosis Code. (The test must be completed no more than 90 days prior to the date of admission or the test must be commenced no more than seven days after admission to Hickory Estates.)
  • Be without a primary or secondary diagnosis of developmental disability or serious and persistent mental illness. (Developmental disability is defined as a disability which is attributable to mental retardation or a related condition.) The developmental disability or mental illness must be determined by a qualified Department of Human Services screening agent.
  • Agree to a background check by Illinois State Police, Illinois Department of Corrections and Illinois Sex Offender Registry