Independent living
Grove Senior Living
Independent living in Downers Grove, Illinois
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1122 Gilbert Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515 |
| City | Downers Grove |
| State | Illinois |
| Phone | (630)852-1310 |
| Website | https://embraceliving.org/immanuel-residences/ |
| 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 | 270 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Immanuel Residences is an affordable senior community in Downers Grove run by Embrace Living Communities. A 2023 renovation added a designated exercise room with equipment including table tennis, and the community's Social Service Coordinator runs exercise programming such as cardio and chair yoga. Residents also receive monthly food commodities, and volunteer-led activities include games, arts and crafts, animal therapy visits, gardening, and technology help through the Passport to Technology program.
More about this provider
| Operator Embrace Living Communities lists this property as Immanuel Residences at 1122 Gilbert Ave., Downers Grove, under its 'Find an Affordable Apartment' directory; the property page carries volunteer-opportunity listings for resident activities and support services | |
| Services and programs | Volunteer-run resident activities listed on the property page: indoor and outdoor games coordinators, encouragement card writers, Leaving My Legacy story project, animal therapy visits, photographers, monthly food distributors (residents receive monthly food commodities through local food banks or pantries, pickup in the community room or delivery to residents' doors), care package assemblers, gardening helpers, dentists, podiatrists, audiologists and optometrists sought to serve residents, arts and crafts, musicians, English as a Second Language tutors, translators and interpreters, and technology assistants for the Passport to Technology program |
| Who it serves | Affordable community for older adults (operator presents Immanuel Residences among Embrace Living Communities' affordable communities for older adults); no property-specific age rule stated on the pages read |
| Languages | English as a Second Language tutors help residents, specifically Spanish and Mandarin-speaking, learn English; translators/interpreters sought for Russian, Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin, Polish and Spanish |
| Visiting and contact details | Our Communities page lists Immanuel Residences — 1122 Gilbert Ave. Downers Grove, IL 60515; operator general phone: Call Us Today! (888) 626-7724; no property phone or visiting hours stated on the fresh web pages read |
| Website | https://embraceliving.org/immanuel-residences/ |
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 Grove Senior Living
Where is Grove Senior Living located?
Grove Senior Living is at 1122 Gilbert Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515.
How do I contact Grove Senior Living?
Call Grove Senior Living at (630)852-1310.
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.