Independent living
Greenwood Senior Living, Lp
Independent living in Chicago, Illinois
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 808 E 61st St, Chicago, IL 60637 |
| City | Chicago |
| State | Illinois |
| Phone | (773)643-8100 |
| Website | https://embraceliving.org/our-communities/ |
| 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 | 218 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Greencastle of Woodlawn I is an affordable housing community in Chicago run by Embrace Living Communities. It is a home for older adults and people with disabilities. Embrace Living says its team connects residents with supportive services, programming, and resources to help them live well as they age, in a safe and welcoming place.
More about this provider
| Operator Embrace Living Communities lists this property on its Our Communities page as Greencastle of Woodlawn I at 808 E. 61st St., Chicago, and describes itself as a non-profit 501(c)3 management corporation providing affordable housing and supportive services for older adults and people with disabilities; the property page itself carries volunteer-opportunity listings only | |
| Services and programs | Volunteer-run resident activities listed on the property page: indoor and outdoor games coordinators, encouragement card writers, Leaving My Legacy story project, animal therapy visits, photographers, care package assemblers, gardening helpers, dentists, podiatrists, audiologists and optometrists sought to serve residents, arts and crafts, musicians, English as a Second Language tutors, translators and interpreters, and technology assistants for the Passport to Technology program |
| Who it serves | Operator Embrace Living Communities provides affordable housing and supportive services for older adults and people with disabilities, serving about 2,500 residents, most living on fixed incomes; this property is listed among its communities |
| Languages | English as a Second Language tutors help residents, specifically Spanish and Mandarin-speaking, learn English; translators/interpreters sought for Russian, Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin, Polish and Spanish |
| Visiting and contact details | Our Communities page lists Greencastle of Woodlawn I — 808 E. 61st St. Chicago, IL 60637; operator general phone: Call Us Today! (888) 626-7724; no property phone or office hours stated on the pages read |
| Website | https://embraceliving.org/our-communities/ |
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 Greenwood Senior Living, Lp
Where is Greenwood Senior Living, Lp located?
Greenwood Senior Living, Lp is at 808 E 61st St, Chicago, IL 60637.
How do I contact Greenwood Senior Living, Lp?
Call Greenwood Senior Living, Lp at (773)643-8100.
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.