Independent living
Hollywood House Apartments
Independent living in Chicago, Illinois
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 5700 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660 |
| City | Chicago |
| State | Illinois |
| Phone | 773-728-2600 |
| Website | https://www.thecha.org |
| 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 | 196 |
| Housing program | HUD elderly-designated multifamily housing |
| Income restricted | No |
Hollywood House is a senior apartment building at 5700 N Sheridan Rd in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood, listed by the Chicago Housing Authority in its Project Based Voucher program for seniors 55 and older. CHA provides rental assistance to 51 of its units for seniors age 62 and over, and the building has an elevator, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, including accessible units. Residents pay their own electric bill, while gas and water are not the resident's responsibility, and there is an application fee. Because demand is very high, CHA lists the estimated wait for eligibility screening at 10 to 25 years for a studio or one-bedroom, so anyone interested should apply through the Chicago Housing Authority and expect a long wait.
More about this provider
| CHA's official document presents Hollywood House as a senior development in Chicago's Edgewater community where CHA provides PBV rental assistance to 51 of its units for seniors 62+, within a 4-development Seniors - Northeast group waitlist, with an elevator and a studio/1-bedroom/2-bedroom unit mix. | |
| Services and programs | Chicago Housing Authority Project Based Voucher (PBV) rental assistance: CHA provides rental assistance to 51 units at Hollywood House to assist seniors age 62+. The property is part of the Seniors - Northeast multiple-property group waitlist (4 developments; CHA provides PBV rental assistance to 186 units in developments that assist seniors 55+); by applying, an applicant's name may be sent to any property in the group for eligibility screening. Screening measures include a criminal background check and may include a credit check, home visit, etc.; there is no drug screening and the work requirement is N/A. Elevator at the property; unit mix: 43 studio (31 standard, 12 accessible), 122 one-bedroom (119 standard, 3 accessible), 21 two-bedroom apartments (fresh read this run). |
| Who it serves | Seniors 55+/62+ — the CHA document's target audience is 'Seniors 55+/62+', and its 51 CHA-assisted units assist seniors age 62+ (fresh read this run). |
| Payment types it states | Project Based Voucher (PBV) rental assistance through the Chicago Housing Authority. Per the CHA document: the gas bill is not the resident's responsibility, the water bill is not the resident's responsibility, and the electric bill is the resident's responsibility. There is an application fee (amount not stated) (fresh read this run). |
| Visiting and contact details | Hollywood House, 5700 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660, in the Edgewater community area (closest intersection: N Sheridan and W Hollywood), listed on the Chicago Housing Authority's official site with a 'Ready to Apply?' / Apply route through CHA. Estimated wait time for eligibility screening: 0-1 bedroom 10–25 years; 2 bedrooms over 25 years. The CHA document does not publish a property office phone or visiting hours (fresh read this run). |
| Website | https://www.thecha.org |
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 Hollywood House Apartments
Where is Hollywood House Apartments located?
Hollywood House Apartments is at 5700 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660.
How do I contact Hollywood House Apartments?
Call Hollywood House Apartments at 773-728-2600.
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.