Independent living
Village Center
Independent living in Skokie, Illinois
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 5140 Galitz St, Skokie, IL 60077 |
| City | Skokie |
| State | Illinois |
| Phone | (847) 674-8962 |
| Website | https://cje.net/residentialliving/affordablehousing/ |
| 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 | 151 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
More about this provider
| CJE SeniorLife describes Village Center as one of its affordable housing communities, located in the heart of Skokie off Oakton Street, just minutes from the public library, village hall, Emily Oaks Nature Center, shopping and public transportation, offering one-bedroom apartments available to rent through HUD Section 8 income requirements for heads of household 62 years old or older. | |
| Services and programs | CJE SeniorLife states its affordable housing communities each feature an on-site manager, maintenance staff, social service coordinators and activity staff who organize holiday events and plan frequent outings including visits to museums, sporting events and community presentations; service coordinators work with residents and families to arrange services such as transportation, home-delivered meals and consumer assistance, and can mediate, educate and advocate on residents' behalf |
| Who it serves | Head of household must be 62 or older and families must meet HUD income guidelines |
| Languages | Several on-site staff are fluent in Russian (stated by CJE for its affordable housing communities) |
| Payment types it states | HUD Section 8 income requirements; rent is set at 30% of adjusted gross income per month |
| Visiting and contact details | To apply or learn about other options, call CJE's Affordable Housing Department at 888.773.8750; there is a waiting list for most buildings but applications are always accepted; a CJE event flyer locates My Go-To Place Village Center at 5140 Galitz Street, Skokie, IL |
| Website | https://cje.net/residentialliving/affordablehousing/ |
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 Village Center
Where is Village Center located?
Village Center is at 5140 Galitz St, Skokie, IL 60077.
How do I contact Village Center?
Call Village Center at (847) 674-8962.
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.