Intergenerational Housing Model
We recognize that living in a community is as important a human need as food and shelter, and our innovative intergenerational housing model provides that just that
Housing Opportunities
If you are interested in our affordable housing opportunities, please fill out the following inquiry form at the bottom of this page.
Intergenerational housing is a progressive concept based on the idea that seniors should not be segregated from other generations and that people of all ages benefit from connecting with one another in daily life. H.O.M.E. owns and manages 78 apartments in three affordable intergenerational buildings where seniors choose between private apartments or, for those who desire more support and a family-like setting, Good Life Senior Residences.
In H.O.M.E.’s buildings, all older adult residents have access to social services and engagement opportunities, and families with children and young adults live alongside older adults.
Resident Assistants are typically convivial younger people who welcome living and socializing with older people. In exchange for cooking one or two weekly meals and spending time with residents, the RA receives some combination of room (at no or very low cost), board and a wage.
This idea resurrects an old social concept: that older people, young to middle-aged adults, and children thrive living together in the “village,” sharing joys and responsibilities of life, learning from one another. It's a truly unique option and one we have been providing since 1982. Our intergenerational homes provide a congenial environment for those who wish to connect and share with other generations on a daily basis.
Our Residences
Pat Crowley House (1537 W Rosemont Avenue, Chicago) is a Good Life Senior Residence building, where 12 seniors, four resident assistants, and a family live together in this three-story six-flat in the Edgewater community on Chicago’s North Side.
Nathalie Salmon House (7320 N Sheridan Road, Chicago) is a five-story, 53-unit building built by H.O.M.E. in the Rogers Park neighborhood. Residences include 28 private apartments for older adults, 15 units in Good Life Senior Residences, six units for resident assistants, and four family apartments.
Blackhawk Manor (4959 W Medill Avenue, Chicago) is located in Chicago’s Belmont-Cragin neighborhood. The renovated building has six 1-bedroom and two 2-bedroom units. A family with small children lives in one of the 2-bedroom apartments, while the remainder of the building has private apartments for 10 seniors.
Good Life Senior Residences
The Pat Crowley House, and the 5th Floor of the Nathalie Salmon House are dedicated to Good Life Senior Residences, a take on communal living. Good Life Senior Residences offer private rooms, two meals per day, outings, exercise and social activities, limited transportation services, and on-site health check-ups and tutorials through H.O.ME.’s community partners. It’s a wonderful option for independent seniors who relish a family-like living environment. Resident Assistants, typically young adults, live on-site and assist residents with housekeeping and laundry, and share creative and social activities.
Amenities
Good Life Senior Residences is an affordable senior living community that supports independence through an intergenerational living experience. Some of the best reasons to choose Good Life Senior Residences include:
Living expenses covered by one, all-inclusive price.
Social engagement in an intergenerational, family-like setting.
Living independently in a community, with support from staff and other residents, can make a positive difference on your quality of life and could lead to a more preventative approach to overall wellness and to better health outcomes.
Privacy when you want it and assistance when you need it.
Intergenerational Housing — Interest Form
NOTE: As of July 17, 2024, the waiting list for Nathalie Salmon House and Blackhawk Manor are closed. However, we are accepting applications for the Pat Crowley House.
If you are interested in our affordable housing opportunities, please fill out the following inquiry form.
Equal Opportunity
H.O.M.E. strongly and proudly supports every individual’s right to express their given or chosen identity and experience. This includes race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ability, respecting and using an individual’s chosen name, pronoun (e.g. he, she, they, etc.) and identities (e.g. lesbian, gay, bisexual, asexual, transgender, queer, etc.). Inclusion is not dependent on our personal acceptance or rejection of a person and their identity.