Independent living
North Sheffield Senior
Independent living in Chicago, Illinois
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2640 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 |
| City | Chicago |
| State | Illinois |
| Website | https://www.thecha.org/news/mayor-brandon-johnson-and-chicago-housing-authority-celebrate-grand-opening-transformative |
| 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 | 405 |
| Housing program | HUD elderly-designated multifamily housing |
| Income restricted | No |
More about this provider
| Chicago Housing Authority describes Edith Spurlock Sampson Apartments (2640 N Sheffield) as two senior buildings in Lincoln Park since the late 1960s: 394 existing apartments extensively renovated plus 11 new senior apartments added, 485 apartments total with the new Sheffield Residences, a designated Transit-Oriented-Development site with walkable access to medical offices, grocery stores, retail shops and parks. | |
| Services and programs | Community hub with a large activity/dining room for the Golden Diner senior meal program, plus gathering areas for residents (stated for the connected Sheffield Residences building in the same development). Renovated apartments received new kitchens and baths, new plumbing and air conditioning, elevator improvements and modern lighting. |
| Who it serves | Seniors - Edith Spurlock Sampson is composed of two senior buildings; together with Sheffield Residences it is a mixed-income, affordable, multi-generational development. |
| Website | https://www.thecha.org/news/mayor-brandon-johnson-and-chicago-housing-authority-celebrate-grand-opening-transformative |
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 North Sheffield Senior
Where is North Sheffield Senior located?
North Sheffield Senior is at 2640 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614.
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.