Independent living
Oak Tree Towers
Independent living in Downers Grove, Illinois
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1112 Warren Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515 |
| City | Downers Grove |
| State | Illinois |
| Phone | (630) 964-6600 |
| Website | https://www.oaktreetowers.com/ |
| 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 | 165 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Oak Tree Towers is a senior apartment community in downtown Downers Grove for people 62 and older. It mixes history with modern design: the old Grant E Dicke Firehouse is part of the site and is now a community room where residents gather. The community is income-restricted.
The apartments are studios and one-bedroom homes. They have all-white kitchens with solid surface countertops and overhead microwaves, plenty of closet space, and a private balcony or patio. Some homes also have plank flooring and a breakfast bar.
Residents can use a fitness room, a swimming pool, a beauty salon, and a craft room, and spend time in the private courtyard and garden terrace. A free shuttle runs each week to shopping. The building has controlled-access entries, elevators, laundry rooms, and staff on site for management and maintenance.
The apartments are pet-friendly. Pets are welcome with approval, with a limit of one warm-blooded pet per home and a $300 pet deposit, which does not apply to service animals. The office at 1120 Warren Ave is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and can be reached at 630-964-6600.
More about this provider
| The property's own site describes Oak Tree Towers as a pet-friendly senior (62+) income-restricted community in downtown Downers Grove with studio and one-bedroom apartments, all-white kitchens with solid surface countertops, ample closets and private balcony or patio, plus a fitness room, pool, beauty salon, craft room and complimentary weekly shuttle service to shopping destinations. | |
| Services and programs | Complimentary weekly shuttle service to shopping destinations; curated social events; on-site maintenance and management; the historic Grant E Dicke Firehouse on the site is now a community room where residents gather. Amenities include a fitness room, swimming pool, beauty salon / on-site salon, craft room, pool table, private courtyard and garden terrace, laundry facilities, controlled-access building entries and elevator service. |
| Who it serves | Seniors 62 and older. The site describes the community as an income-restricted community. |
| Payment types it states | Income-restricted community (the site's own wording). No specific payment program or rent figure is stated on the pages read. |
| Visiting and contact details | 1120 Warren Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515 (address as stated on the official site). Phone 630-964-6600, TTY 711. Office hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, Sat-Sun closed. Professionally managed by Evergreen Real Estate Services. |
| Website | https://www.oaktreetowers.com/ |
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 Oak Tree Towers
Where is Oak Tree Towers located?
Oak Tree Towers is at 1112 Warren Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515.
How do I contact Oak Tree Towers?
Call Oak Tree Towers at (630) 964-6600.
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.