Independent living
Good Shepherd Manor
Independent living in Chicago, Illinois
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 6720 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60649 |
| City | Chicago |
| State | Illinois |
| Phone | (773)288-0300 |
| Website | https://goodshepherdmanor.info/ |
| 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 | 151 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Good Shepherd Manor is an apartment building in Chicago's Jackson Park neighborhood for people 62 years of age and over, including qualified elderly families. It is a Section 8 property, was fully rehabbed in 2015, and has 24 hour security and an on-site laundry room. Residents can join activities such as a garden club, a walking club, weekly yoga, Bible study, bingo and keno nights, and a twice monthly bus to local groceries. Several CTA bus routes stop just outside the door, across from the Jackson Park Golf Course.
More about this provider
| Official site describes Good Shepherd Manor, a 149-unit building in Chicago's Jackson Park neighborhood across from Jackson Park Golf Course, as a thriving, active community for people 62+ with artwork throughout, 24-hour security, on-site laundry and convenient CTA bus routes outside the door. | |
| Services and programs | 149-unit apartment building, fully rehabbed in 2015, with 24-hour security, on-site laundry room and a Resident Service Coordinator; activities include Garden Club, Walking Club, weekly yoga, Bible study, Keno Night, Bingo Night and twice-monthly bus to local groceries |
| Who it serves | Elderly, 62 years of age and over, including qualified elderly families |
| Payment types it states | Section 8 property as designated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development |
| Visiting and contact details | 6720 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60649; phone 773-288-0300; hours Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, Saturday-Sunday closed; site manager Martha R. Hunt named on page |
| Website | https://goodshepherdmanor.info/ |
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 Good Shepherd Manor
Where is Good Shepherd Manor located?
Good Shepherd Manor is at 6720 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60649.
How do I contact Good Shepherd Manor?
Call Good Shepherd Manor at (773)288-0300.
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.