Independent living
Edward M. Marx Apartments
Independent living in Chicago, Illinois
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 5801 North Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60646 |
| City | Chicago |
| State | Illinois |
| Phone | 773-583-4182 |
| Website | https://www.ehdoc.org/property/edward-m-marx-apartments-housing-senior-chicago/ |
| Age requirement | 62 and older |
| Age rule basis | Section 202 is HUD's housing program for elderly households; eligibility requires the head of household to be age 62 or older. |
| Apartments | 31 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Edward M. Marx Apartments is a small senior community in Chicago for people 62 and older. It has 31 one-bedroom homes in a 2-story building, including accessible homes for people who use wheelchairs and a home for people with hearing loss. Rent is based on income, and all utilities are included. Residents have laundry facilities, free parking, a library room, outdoor sitting areas, an elevator, and a shuttle bus to public transportation, along with 24-hour emergency maintenance and an emergency call system in the homes. A Service Coordinator arranges activities and help such as online chair yoga, vaccinations, podiatrist services, home health worker and homemaker services, in-home doctor and nurse visits, and a monthly food box. Pets are welcome. The building sits on a campus with a nature center nearby, close to grocery stores, restaurants, and shopping.
More about this provider
| Edward M. Marx Apartments in Chicago provides a caring environment for seniors 62 and older, with a welcoming and comfortable environment for friendship and independence and easy-care living. The page describes it as a federally subsidized HUD PRAC property with 31 units, a Service Coordinator offering health and support services, amenities including laundry, free parking, library, elevator and shuttle bus, all utilities included, and rent set at 30% of the household's adjusted gross income. | |
| Services and programs | Service Coordinator services listed on page: Online Chair Yoga, vaccinations such as Covid-19, Shingles and Flu, podiatrist services, walking, home health worker services, and homemaker services; in-home doctor and nurse visits, monthly food box distribution, Farmer Markets Coupons, and monthly building newsletters. Amenities: laundry facilities, free parking, library room, outdoor sitting, 24-hour emergency maintenance, wheelchair accessibility, elevator, shuttle bus to public transportation; all utilities included; stove and refrigerator, wall to wall carpeting, window covering, cable ready, emergency call system and smoke detectors. Property: 2 stories, 31 units, 8 accessible units; 1-bedroom units of 596 sq ft, max occupancy 2. |
| Who it serves | Seniors 62 and older; property is available to households that include a member who is 62 or older, with eligibility based on income levels as determined by HUD. Accessible units: Handicapped 7 units; Hearing Impaired 1 unit. |
| Payment types it states | Federally subsidized HUD PRAC property. Page states: tenant will pay 30% of the household's adjusted gross income for rent, and income limits apply. |
| Visiting and contact details | Management Office hours published on page: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Address: 5801 N Pulaski Rd, Bldg M, Chicago, IL 60646, USA. Phone: (773) 583-4182. Applications accepted in person at the Management Office, by mail request by phone, or by email request via the page's inquire section. |
| Website | https://www.ehdoc.org/property/edward-m-marx-apartments-housing-senior-chicago/ |
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 Edward M. Marx Apartments
Where is Edward M. Marx Apartments located?
Edward M. Marx Apartments is at 5801 North Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60646.
How do I contact Edward M. Marx Apartments?
Call Edward M. Marx Apartments at 773-583-4182.
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.