Independent living
Cedar Village
Independent living in Lake Villa, Illinois
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 310 N Milwaukee Ave, Lake Villa, IL 60046 |
| City | Lake Villa |
| State | Illinois |
| Phone | (847) 356-3900 |
| Website | http://cedarvillagehousing.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 | 80 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Cedar Village of Lake Villa offers senior living for ages 62 and older in a 6-floor building with a large six-story atrium. All units are one-bedroom units, each with individually controlled air conditioning and heating. The site says the premises are well maintained, the grounds are beautiful, and the community is close to Cedar Lake and the Metra train line with service to Chicago. It is government subsidized, affordable housing, professionally managed with full-time on-site staff including management, maintenance, and a Service Coordinator. Activities listed include morning coffee hour, weekly bingo, and movie nights.
More about this provider
| Property page: all one-bedroom units; individually controlled air conditioning and heating in each apartment; large six-story atrium; social activities including morning coffee hour, weekly bingo, and movie nights; management office on site; professionally landscaped grounds; building has 6 floors; close to Cedar Lake and the Metra train line with service to Chicago. Shared senior-community amenities on the Housing-Seniors page: landscaped buildings, convenient to expressways and public transportation, studio and one-bedroom apartments (varies by location), elevators, educational and social activities, full-time on-site staff, 24-hour maintenance emergency service, on-site coin-operated laundry, off-street parking for residents and guests, pets allowed (restrictions apply). The property page says all units are one-bedroom, while the shared page says studio & one bedroom varies by location — both recorded as published. | |
| Services and programs | Full-time on-site staff including Management, Maintenance, and a Service Coordinator. The Service Coordinator provides education on Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Food Stamps, Medicare and Medicaid, fraud and consumer protection, apartment safety, and assistive equipment and devices, and keeps a list of resources including home health agencies and Meals-on-Wheels services (no fee for these services, per the home page). Many fun and educational activities offered. |
| Who it serves | Senior living for ages 62 and older; unassisted apartment living for people 62 and older (Housing-Seniors page). |
| Payment types it states | Government subsidized / affordable housing (property page); the Housing-Seniors page states government subsidized apartments ensure that the housing here is affordable and that income limits apply. No rent percentage is stated. |
| Visiting and contact details | The Housing-Seniors page lists: Cedar Village of Lake Villa, 310 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Lake Villa, IL 60046, 847-356-3900 — matches the listing address and phone exactly. No visiting hours are published on the pages opened. |
| Website | http://cedarvillagehousing.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 Cedar Village
Where is Cedar Village located?
Cedar Village is at 310 N Milwaukee Ave, Lake Villa, IL 60046.
How do I contact Cedar Village?
Call Cedar Village at (847) 356-3900.
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.