Independent living
J. Michael Fitzgerald Apartments
Independent living in Chicago, Illinois
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 5801 North Pulaski, Chicago, IL 60646 |
| City | Chicago |
| State | Illinois |
| Website | https://ehdoc.org/2026/10/08/ehdoc-celebrates-grand-reopening-of-north-park-village-following-26-million-preservation-initiative/ |
| 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 | 63 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
J. Michael Fitzgerald Apartments sits on the North Park Village senior housing campus in Chicago, a five-story building with 63 one-bedroom homes for households that include a member age 62 or older. Residents have a community room, a laundry room with washers and dryers, and a large gazebo and back patio, plus shuttle bus service around the property and to public transportation. A Service Coordinator is on staff, services include a podiatrist and yoga, and pets are welcome.
More about this provider
| On operator EHDOC's official site, the North Park Village grand-reopening article names J. Michael Fitzgerald Apartments (established in 2016) as one of five EHDOC communities on the North Park Village campus at 5801 N Pulaski in Chicago, together comprising approximately 590 affordable senior apartment homes surrounded by approximately 160 acres of natural preserve, offering residents affordable housing, community amenities, green space, and a peaceful environment within the City of Chicago. | |
| Services and programs | One of five EHDOC communities on the North Park Village senior housing campus, comprising approximately 590 affordable senior apartment homes in total; J. Michael Fitzgerald Apartments was established in 2016. The campus is surrounded by approximately 160 acres of natural preserve, offering affordable housing, community amenities, and green space |
| Who it serves | Older adults / seniors — the campus communities are affordable senior apartment homes; the article describes North Park Village Apartments on the same campus as home to 180 apartments serving adults age 62 and older, and EHDOC's stated aim that older adults live independently in comfortable, dignified, and affordable communities |
| Visiting and contact details | EHDOC contact shown on the page: questions@ehdoc.org; Main: (954) 835-9200; Free: 1 (800) 627-5390; TTY: 1 (800) 955-8771 / 7-1-1 (corporate contact for the operator, EHDOC, Cornerstone One, 1200 S. Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324) |
| Website | https://ehdoc.org/2026/10/08/ehdoc-celebrates-grand-reopening-of-north-park-village-following-26-million-preservation-initiative/ |
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 J. Michael Fitzgerald Apartments
Where is J. Michael Fitzgerald Apartments located?
J. Michael Fitzgerald Apartments is at 5801 North Pulaski, Chicago, IL 60646.
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.