Independent living
Melrose Commons
Independent living in Frankfort, Illinois
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 8303 W North Ave, Frankfort, IL 60423 |
| City | Frankfort |
| State | Illinois |
| 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 | 95 |
| Housing program | HUD elderly-designated multifamily housing |
| Income restricted | No |
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Melrose Commons is a senior rental community in Melrose Park, an established suburb just west of Chicago. It offers 95 spacious and attractive apartment homes for seniors who are looking for a comfortable place to live with the comforts of home.
Residents enjoy on-site laundry facilities, a fitness center, social rooms, and beautiful green areas. The community also offers recreational, educational, and social activities, shopping excursions, and free local transportation. Melrose Commons is a smoke-free community.
The location makes everyday life easier, with grocery shopping, restaurants, and other stores nearby, and the Metra West Line just south of the community for trips to the western suburbs and downtown Chicago. Melrose Park itself holds celebrations and festivals through the year, including the Taste of Melrose Park. Tours and brochures can be requested through the community's Information page.
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 Melrose Commons
Where is Melrose Commons located?
Melrose Commons is at 8303 W North Ave, Frankfort, IL 60423.
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.