Independent living
St Edmunds Tower
Independent living in Chicago, Illinois
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 6141 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 |
| City | Chicago |
| State | Illinois |
| Phone | 773-643-0374 |
| Website | https://www.stedmundsrc.org/ |
| 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 | 60 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
More about this provider
| The SERC home page lists St. Edmund's Tower (Senior) and St. Edmund's Tower Annex (Senior) among its Chicago properties and describes SERC's 30-year commitment to community revitalization and its mission to improve diversity and quality of life for people and communities in need through affordable housing. | |
| Services and programs | SERC lists St. Edmund's Tower among its properties and states SERC properties are managed by Gilead Management, LLC (call 773-493-2411 to inquire about leasing apartments); SERC engages in housing and community development / affordable housing. |
| Who it serves | Seniors — the operator site labels the property 'St. Edmund's Tower (Senior)'. |
| Visiting and contact details | No Tower-specific address, phone or office hours published on the opened operator page; leasing inquiries for SERC properties are directed to Gilead Management, LLC at 773-493-2411. |
| Website | https://www.stedmundsrc.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 St Edmunds Tower
Where is St Edmunds Tower located?
St Edmunds Tower is at 6141 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60637.
How do I contact St Edmunds Tower?
Call St Edmunds Tower at 773-643-0374.
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.