Independent living
Greencastle of Mulford
Independent living in Rockford, Illinois
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2750 N Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL 61114 |
| City | Rockford |
| State | Illinois |
| Phone | 815 633-5544 |
| Website | https://embraceliving.org/our-communities/ |
| 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 | 116 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Greencastle of Mulford is an affordable housing community in Rockford run by Embrace Living Communities. It has a meal program, so residents regularly come together for lunch, and its social service coordinator helps residents with benefits, Medicaid and insurance questions, and applying for help with electric bills. Residents take wellness classes, play card games and bingo, meet in religious groups, and go on local lunch trips. Embrace lists the community at 2750 N. Mulford Road in Rockford, and the property office phone is 815-633-5544.
More about this provider
| Embrace Living Communities' directory lists Greencastle of Mulford at 2750 N. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL 61114 among its communities; a site Q&A with its Social Service Coordinator describes an affordable senior community with a meal program, wellness classes and an active resident social life. | |
| Services and programs | On-site Social Service Coordinator who helps residents with Medicaid, insurance and benefit questions and supports seniors in staying in their homes; a meal program where residents regularly come to lunch; wellness classes and guest speakers (e.g. balance, grief); resident activities including resident-run bingo, evening card games, religious group meetings and local lunch trips (per Embrace Living's Q&A with the community's coordinator, published 2019). |
| Who it serves | Seniors — the community's Social Service Coordinator describes her role as supporting the seniors who live at Greencastle of Mulford (Rockford, IL). |
| Visiting and contact details | Embrace Living Communities central number shown on the site: Call Us Today! (888) 626-7724. |
| Website | https://embraceliving.org/our-communities/ |
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 Greencastle of Mulford
Where is Greencastle of Mulford located?
Greencastle of Mulford is at 2750 N Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL 61114.
How do I contact Greencastle of Mulford?
Call Greencastle of Mulford at 815 633-5544.
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.