Independent living
St Brendan Senior Housing
Independent living in Chicago, Illinois
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 6718 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60636 |
| City | Chicago |
| State | Illinois |
| Phone | 773-846-8600 |
| Website | https://www.catholiccharities.net/get-help/program/senior-housing/ |
| 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 | 66 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
St. Brendan Apartments is one of the senior housing communities operated by Catholic Charities in Chicago and suburban Cook County for adults age 62 or older. Catholic Charities says residents in its senior communities never pay more than 30 percent of their income on housing. A full-time care coordinator is on site to bring in activities and services and to help residents connect with resources.
More about this provider
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago's senior housing page presents 19 affordable senior housing communities in Chicago and suburban Cook County for adults age 62 or older with limited means, where residents never pay more than 30% of income on housing and a full-time care coordinator is on-site to bring in activities and services and connect residents with resources; St. Brendan Apartments is listed by name among the communities, with a property flyer file provided. | |
| Services and programs | Full-time care coordinator on-site who brings in activities and services, helps residents navigate challenges, and connects them with resources — stated in the program text applying to all Catholic Charities senior housing communities, including this one |
| Who it serves | Adults age 62 or older; seniors with limited means — the program page states that if you are over age 62 and have limited means, you may qualify to live in one of its senior housing communities |
| Payment types it states | Residents never pay more than 30% of their income on housing — as stated in the program text on the official senior housing page (subsidy rule stated by the provider, not a price) |
| Visiting and contact details | Catholic Charities senior housing team: connect 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, as stated on the senior housing page |
| Website | https://www.catholiccharities.net/get-help/program/senior-housing/ |
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 St Brendan Senior Housing
Where is St Brendan Senior Housing located?
St Brendan Senior Housing is at 6718 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60636.
How do I contact St Brendan Senior Housing?
Call St Brendan Senior Housing at 773-846-8600.
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.