Independent living
Evergreen Place Litchfield
Independent living in Litchfield, Illinois
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 632 S Illinois Ave, Litchfield, IL 62056 |
| City | Litchfield |
| State | Illinois |
| Website | http://seniorlivinglitchfield.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 | 69 |
| Housing program | HUD elderly-designated multifamily housing |
| Income restricted | No |
Evergreen Senior Living in Litchfield offers supportive senior living with personal care, medication management, and help from certified staff around the clock. Residents get three home-cooked meals a day in restaurant-style dining, on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and transportation for appointments, errands, and outings. Daily activities include bingo, music, crafts, and group outings, and weekly housekeeping and personal laundry are included. The community offers all-inclusive pricing and also accepts Medicaid for those over 65 who qualify.
More about this provider
| Evergreen Senior Living in Litchfield, IL (branded Evergreen Place Litchfield on its linked Facebook page, facebook.com/EvergreenPlaceLitchfield) describes a warm, home-like supportive senior living community off Route 66 with long-tenured staff, private apartments, a player piano in the lobby and a cozy fireplace (Community/About pages). The About page also states new residents receive a $1,000 furniture credit through a partnership with Short Furniture (recorded here as a stated offer in the summary, not as a rent price). Community involvement named: volunteering at Hearts United Thrift Store, supporting local hospitals' health fairs, Chamber of Commerce participation, sponsoring senior events, and Halloween Fest (Community page). | |
| Services and programs | Personal care: assistance with daily activities and medication support available from certified staff 24/7 (Services page). Therapy & wellness: in-house physical, occupational, and speech therapy (Services page). Dining: three home-cooked meals daily, restaurant-style dining (Services page). Activities & social life: games, music, outings, and community events (Services page). Transportation: senior-friendly transportation for appointments, errands, and group outings in a lift-equipped vehicle (Services page). Housekeeping & laundry: weekly housekeeping and personal laundry, including vacuuming, dusting, bathroom care, and folded clothing delivery (Services page). |
| Who it serves | Seniors: the About page states 'We believe every senior deserves to feel safe, respected, and truly at home' and describes the community as senior living in Litchfield; the Services/Community pages address residents and their families. No other population is named on the pages read this run. |
| Visiting and contact details | Phone: (217) 324-1500; Text: (217) 521-6604; Fax: (217) 324-6020; Email: litchfield@evergreenslc.com; Address as printed on the site: 1015 East Tyler Ave., Litchfield, IL 62056 (Contact/Services/About/Community pages). Tours: the site invites visitors to 'Schedule Your Tour' and 'enjoy a complimentary lunch while you visit' (Services/Community/About pages). No visiting hours are stated on the pages read. |
| Website | http://seniorlivinglitchfield.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 Evergreen Place Litchfield
Where is Evergreen Place Litchfield located?
Evergreen Place Litchfield is at 632 S Illinois Ave, Litchfield, IL 62056.
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.