Independent living
Buford Walker Senior Housing
Independent living in Lansing, Illinois
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 17725 Arcadia Ave, Lansing, IL 60438 |
| City | Lansing |
| State | Illinois |
| Phone | (708)895-6661 |
| Website | https://www.lssi.org/programs/buford-walker-senior-housing/ |
| 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 | 60 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Buford Walker Senior Housing in Lansing offers one-bedroom, maintenance-free apartments for seniors age 62 and older. It is at 17725 Arcadia Ave., Lansing, IL 60438, and you can call (708) 895-6661 for information. Apartments have carpeted living rooms and bedrooms, kitchen appliances, and heating and cooling you control yourself, and the building is smoke-free. A full-time social service coordinator helps residents connect with community services such as home-delivered meals and homemaker services.
More about this provider
| Operator Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) describes Buford Walker Senior Housing as combining affordable, comfortable living with companionship, offering one-bedroom maintenance-free apartments for seniors 62+ with a full-time social service coordinator, 24-hour on-call maintenance, and smoke-free, barrier-free options. | |
| Services and programs | A full-time social service coordinator on staff to assist residents who need community-based social services, such as home-delivered meals and homemaker services; 24-hour on-call maintenance; one-bedroom maintenance-free apartments with carpeted living room and bedroom, individually controlled heating and cooling, kitchen appliances, coin-operated laundry; smoke-free facility |
| Who it serves | Seniors 62 years and older who meet specific income guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); units designated for individuals who require the features of a barrier-free unit |
| Payment types it states | Rent is based on 30% of the resident's adjusted annual income (provider's own wording on the LSSI page) |
| Visiting and contact details | 17725 Arcadia Ave., Lansing, IL 60438, Phone: 708.895.6661, Fax: 708.583.2574, TTY: 847.390.1460, buford.walker@LSSI.org - per the operator's own page, read live 2026-11-09 |
| Website | https://www.lssi.org/programs/buford-walker-senior-housing/ |
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 Buford Walker Senior Housing
Where is Buford Walker Senior Housing located?
Buford Walker Senior Housing is at 17725 Arcadia Ave, Lansing, IL 60438.
How do I contact Buford Walker Senior Housing?
Call Buford Walker Senior Housing at (708)895-6661.
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.