The Good Life at H.O.M.E.!
For over 30 years, H.O.M.E. has been a leader in offering Chicago seniors a unique style of affordable housing in an intergenerational, family-like setting. On June 18th, Pat Crowley House and the top floor at Nathalie Salmon House became the Good Life Senior Residences at H.O.M.E.
Good Life Senior Residences are affordable senior living communities that provide enhanced services and an intergenerational living experience—meaning that younger adults and families also live in the buildings to create vibrant communities that engage all residents.
Social activities, exercise classes, and on-site health screenings and tutorials are offered periodically. Unlike traditional affordable housing, Good Life Senior Residences offer two home cooked meals every day, outings, exercise and social activities, limited transportation services, and on-site health check-ups and tutorials through our community partners. It’s a wonderful option for independent seniors who relish a family-like living environment.
Residents benefit from having privacy when they want it, but receive assistance when they need it. Meals, housekeeping, transportation, and additional assistance upon request are included in a monthly fee. Assistance provided does not include on-site nursing care or direct medical care.
We provide a place where older adults can retain independence, interact with people of all ages, and contribute to the community. Our model has been endorsed by Affordable Living for the Aging (ALA) in its report, AFFORDABLE LIVING FOR THE AGING STRATEGIES FOR SCALING SHARED HOUSING: Best Practices, Challenges & Recommendations
We are half of the price of assisted living, but offer similar daily living services.
Our Good Life Senior Residences services and amenities include:
- A private bedroom
- While some residents provide their own furniture, H.O.M.E. can provide furniture if required.
- Private or shared bathrooms with easy-access showers and grab bars
- Two home-cooked meals served family style daily and a variety of healthy, tasty self-service breakfast options
- On-site staff available for emergencies and needed assistance 24/7
- Assistance with housekeeping, laundry, and personal support and requests
- Engaging programs and social activities
- Beautiful garden for relaxing
- All utilities - Heat, electric and air-conditioning – included in rent
- Fitness room
- 100 percent smoke free
- Extra storage for minimal fee
- Close to public transportation, shopping, dining and places of worship
- Disability access
- Library of books and movies
- The National Council on Aging’s BenefitsCheckUp is offered to all residents
Potential applicant……
- Must be 62 years of age or older, or 55 years of age if disabled
- Must have enough income to cover the cost of rent and services, but no more than $2,660 in monthly income
- Private Bedroom with shared bathroom– monthly cost of $1,400
- Private Bedroom with private bathroom unit – monthly cost of $1,700
- Desire to live and share common spaces with different generations
- Should not require 24 hour nursing care, as certified by a physician
To learn more about Good Life Seniors Residences, you can:
- view our ads on ForRent.com or After55.com
- download a brief PowerPoint presentation
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