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Greencastle of Sterling, Inc.

Independent living in Sterling, Illinois

Checked November 2, 2026

Provider details
Address15 E 23rd St, Sterling, IL 61081
CitySterling
StateIllinois
Phone(815) 625-1400
Websitehttps://embraceliving.org/greencastle-of-sterling/
Age requirement62 and older
Age rule basisSection 202 is HUD's housing program for elderly households; eligibility requires the head of household to be age 62 or older.
Apartments32
Housing programHUD Section 202 PRAC
Income restrictedYes

Greencastle of Sterling is an affordable housing community in Sterling run by Embrace Living Communities, a nonprofit whose mission is to provide actively aging adults affordable, welcoming homes in communities that embrace living. Embrace says the Sterling community joined it in 2013, and lists it at 15 East 23rd Street. Its site does not publish this property's services, amenities, or eligibility rules, so readers should call Embrace Living Communities for current details.

More about this provider

Visiting and contact detailsGreencastle of Sterling, 15 E. 23rd St., Sterling, IL 61081 (Our Communities directory); property page prints only the operator central line: Call Us Today! (888) 626-7724
Websitehttps://embraceliving.org/greencastle-of-sterling/

Who pays for independent living?

What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:

Independent living guide · Paying for care

Common questions about Greencastle of Sterling, Inc.

Where is Greencastle of Sterling, Inc. located?

Greencastle of Sterling, Inc. is at 15 E 23rd St, Sterling, IL 61081.

How do I contact Greencastle of Sterling, Inc.?

Call Greencastle of Sterling, Inc. at (815) 625-1400.

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.

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