Independent living
Golden Tower I & II and Juniper Tower
Independent living in Chicago Heights, Illinois
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1704 E End Ave, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 |
| City | Chicago Heights |
| State | Illinois |
| Website | https://thehacc.org/news-events/hacc-rehabilitation-project-leads-to-over-1200-units-preserved-throughout-suburban-cook-county/ |
| Age requirement | 62 and older |
| Age rule basis | HUD designates this property's client group as elderly, and HUD multifamily elderly housing eligibility is age 62 or older for the head of household. |
| Apartments | 230 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Golden Towers I & II are elderly designated homes in Chicago Heights run by the Housing Authority of Cook County. The two buildings sit side by side and share a first floor with a newly designed community room and laundry facilities, and there is an on-site property manager. Public Housing and PBRA residents pay 30% of their income, and HACC pays the rest.
More about this provider
| The Housing Authority of Cook County (owner/operator) official site describes Golden Towers I & II in Chicago Heights as part of its Southern County Community Housing rehabilitation (233 units, $26.5 million total project cost for that group), funded in part through HUD's Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program, with a new common area reading room, accessibility/UFAS and hearing/visual-impaired unit upgrades, elevator modernization, a new emergency generator and make-up air unit, masonry repair, and parking lot and sidewalk resurfacing to accessibility standards. Note: the Juniper Tower section on the same HACC page is for Juniper Tower in Park Forest, IL, a different location, and was not used for this Chicago Heights record. | |
| Services and programs | For Golden Towers I & II – Chicago Heights, HACC states interior improvements: new common area reading room; six units made UFAS compliant with new finishes, kitchen cabinets, plumbing fixtures and appliances; two units made hearing and visual impaired compliant; elevator modernization, new emergency generator and new make-up air unit; accessibility upgrades. Exterior: masonry repair and painting of concrete entry canopy. Site: parking lot and sidewalk repaired and resurfaced to comply with accessibility standards. |
| Who it serves | HACC describes the rehabilitation portfolio on this page as units set aside for seniors and individuals living with disabilities, as well as family-based units; the Golden Towers I & II section specifically notes UFAS-compliant units and hearing and visual impaired compliant units. |
| Website | https://thehacc.org/news-events/hacc-rehabilitation-project-leads-to-over-1200-units-preserved-throughout-suburban-cook-county/ |
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 Golden Tower I & II and Juniper Tower
Where is Golden Tower I & II and Juniper Tower located?
Golden Tower I & II and Juniper Tower is at 1704 E End Ave, Chicago Heights, IL 60411.
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.