Independent living
Frances Manor
Independent living in Des Plaines, Illinois
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1270 E Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016 |
| City | Des Plaines |
| State | Illinois |
| Phone | 847-390-1270 |
| Website | https://www.catholiccharities.net/affordable-housing/affordable-housing-for-seniors/ |
| 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 | 75 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Frances Manor in Des Plaines is an affordable home for low-income seniors age 62 and older, run by Catholic Charities. It has 75 units and has been serving seniors since 1997. A full-time care coordinator on site helps residents with benefits and other resources, and sets up activities like weekly coffee chats, Bingo, birthday parties, and classes.
More about this provider
| Catholic Charities lists Frances Manor at 1270 East Golf Road, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 among its 19 affordable senior housing communities for adults 62 and older. Its Frances Manor story page describes a 75-unit community operating since 1997 with a four-year waiting list, where low-income seniors pay no more than 30 percent of income on housing and a full-time on-site care coordinator supports aging in place. | |
| Services and programs | Full-time on-site care coordinator who provides advice on benefits, connects residents to resources, and brings in special programs that promote healthy living; care coordinator arranges in-home care, homemaker services, and home-delivered meals; social activities including weekly coffee chats, Bingo, monthly birthday parties, ice cream socials, educational seminars, and an in-house dance troupe; each community has a site director, assistant site director, maintenance coordinator, cleaning service, and overnight security |
| Who it serves | Adults age 62 or older with limited means; apartments available exclusively to low-income seniors; the Frances Manor story page states it is home to 100 seniors with an average age of 82 and a large Korean community (about 85%) |
| Payment types it states | Residents never pay more than 30% of their income on housing, even as market rents rise (stated on both opened pages) |
| Visiting and contact details | Connect with the Catholic Charities team 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; 'Need help right now?' line: call (312) 655 7700, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
| Website | https://www.catholiccharities.net/affordable-housing/affordable-housing-for-seniors/ |
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 Frances Manor
Where is Frances Manor located?
Frances Manor is at 1270 E Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016.
How do I contact Frances Manor?
Call Frances Manor at 847-390-1270.
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.