Pricing ranges from
    $792 – 1,029/month

    Senior Suites of Austin

    335 N Menard Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living

    Warm staff and smooth transition

    I toured this community for my parent and was very pleased. The staff were professional, warm, and genuinely helpful; the building and grounds are clean and well maintained, apartments are cozy, and common areas (dining, library, exercise rooms) are thoughtfully designed. Activities, outings, and the smooth move-in support made the transition easy - I felt my family was well cared for.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Assistance with dressing
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system

    Meals and dining

    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor patio
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.22·(32)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.8
    • Staff

      3.9
    • Meals

      2.7
    • Amenities

      3.9
    • Value

      2.8

    Pros

    • Friendly, attentive staff
    • Clean, well‑maintained facility
    • Secure grounds with resident parking
    • Thoughtful community design with multiple common rooms
    • Large community room and on‑floor gathering spaces
    • Regular resident monitoring
    • Active programming and social outings
    • Exercise facilities and library/media center
    • Restaurant‑style dining area and appealing menu options
    • Assistance with leasing and move‑in processes
    • Comfortable apartment sizes
    • Competitive pricing/value options

    Cons

    • Inconsistent meal‑service availability
    • Staffing shortages and turnover
    • Management professionalism and communication issues
    • Reduced activity offerings since COVID
    • Safety and maintenance inconsistencies
    • Limited privacy in some units
    • Noise and neighborhood‑location concerns
    • Variable perceived value for cost
    • Limited unit availability at times

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews describe a facility with many structural and social strengths alongside recurring operational issues. Prospective residents and families consistently note a clean, well‑kept building with thoughtfully designed common areas, on‑floor gathering rooms and a large central community room. The grounds, parking and basic security features are viewed positively, and apartments are described as comfortable for assisted‑living–style living. Many reviewers expressed that the community environment feels welcoming and home‑like.

    Care and staff: Staff behavior is the single most commonly highlighted strength. Numerous comments emphasize friendly, patient and attentive employees who provide timely assistance and help families through leasing and move‑in processes. Regular resident monitoring and genuine concern from staff were noted as positives. At the same time, several reviews point to staffing shortages and turnover, which reviewers connect to declines in service consistency and responsiveness over time. This creates a mixed picture: strong individual staff interactions but operational strain when staffing levels fluctuate.

    Dining and activities: The facility’s dining space and menu receive generally favorable remarks — restaurant‑style dining areas, appealing menus and meal variety were mentioned. However, multiple comments also describe limited or inconsistent meal service (including periods with no full food service), so continuity of dining should be clarified during a tour. Activity programming and social opportunities (exercise, library/media resources, trips to downtown, and daily scheduled programs) are a noted strength, but reviewers also report that offerings were diminished after COVID. Prospective residents should ask about the current activity calendar and frequency of organized outings.

    Facilities and safety: Physical upkeep is often praised — clean interiors, modernized areas, and well‑maintained grounds. Reviewers did raise operational maintenance and safety concerns in specific areas: requests for more frequent painting, additional security cameras, and some safety‑related observations. Noise from nearby train tracks and neighborhood concerns were mentioned, which may affect unit selection. Privacy in some units and perceived value relative to price were also cited as areas for consideration.

    Management and notable patterns: Management-related concerns appear with some regularity. Criticisms range from communication and professionalism to perceived prioritization of rent collection over resident needs. These concerns, coupled with reports of staffing instability, suggest variability in administrative consistency. Another pattern is limited unit availability at times; families who toured encountered full occupancy. In summary, the facility offers many tangible strengths — clean spaces, engaged staff members, communal amenities and social programming — but prospective residents should verify current staffing levels, meal‑service arrangements, activity schedules, management communication practices, and noise considerations during an in‑person visit to ensure the community meets specific care and lifestyle needs.

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    Location

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    Senior Suites of Austin is located at 335 N Menard Ave, Chicago, IL, 60644.

    About Senior Suites of Austin

    Senior Suites of Austin sits in Chicago, Illinois as part of the Senior Lifestyle network, and the place focuses on affordable living for seniors, so you've got 84 apartment homes that come in studio or one-bedroom layouts, all with full kitchens for folks who want to cook their own meals and individually controlled heating and cooling in each unit, which matters when weather changes, and you'll find things like grab bars and walk-in showers for safety, plus a 24-hour call and emergency pull-cord system if someone needs help at any time, and the staff checks in daily, so you're not really on your own, and you've got maintenance on-site if something breaks, and they run transportation for grocery trips and outings to help folks stay active in the neighborhood or get their errands done. The community's geared for independent seniors-usually people 62 or older-though there is support for those who need help with things like bathing, dressing, or taking medicine, and if someone wants memory care or help for Alzheimer's or dementia, the place does have that, with 24/7 care always available. There's also medication management by nurses who are around for 12-16 hours every day, so someone's always looking out for residents' health, and there's a hospice waiver and respite program for people who might need short-term care or are in later stages of illness. The building is set up kind of like an apartment or condo community, so everyone's got their own space but can join in regular social activities, movie nights, or fitness programs, and there are spacious community rooms and an outdoor patio where residents gather, plus a media center, a library, a wellness center, and exercise spaces. Folks can bring pets too, which a lot of people like, and there's on-site parking, secure entry, and laundry rooms at no extra cost, though extra services like housekeeping and meals can come included or added for a fee, depending on what you want or need. Staff and residents run daily programs, seasonal events, and activities based on what people enjoy, with counseling services available through Lutheran Social Service, and everything's on a simple one-year lease with no need for big buy-ins, so folks can find a mix of privacy, safety, and care with flexible options, which makes the community sort of a straightforward, affordable choice for older adults who want a place that balances independence and support while being close to the attractions of Chicago.

    About Senior Lifestyle

    Senior Suites of Austin is managed by Senior Lifestyle.

    Senior Lifestyle, founded in 1985 as a family-owned business headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, has grown from its first lakefront community to become one of the nation's leading senior living providers. Operating more than 130 communities across 20+ states from coast to coast, Senior Lifestyle serves nearly 10,000 residents as the 10th largest senior living provider in the United States, with annual revenues reaching $1 billion. The company functions as an owner, operator, and developer of senior living communities, offering services across all market segments from luxury to affordable.

    The company provides a comprehensive continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services. Their award-winning "embrace" Memory Care program stands as a cornerstone of their offerings, built on five key principles: Wellness, Enrichment, Challenge, Connection, and Creativity. This research-driven program features specialized initiatives such as Bookmarks (reading support), Essence (multi-sensory experiences), Snapshots (emotional wellness for residents and families), Spark (cognitive stimulation and social engagement), and Thymeless (a garden-to-table dining program). Each component is designed to provide person-centered care that focuses on the individual rather than the disease, ensuring dignity and overall well-being in a supportive environment.

    Senior Lifestyle's operational philosophy is guided by their HEART values: Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect, and Teamwork. These core values shape every aspect of their approach to serving residents and supporting team members. The company's commitment extends beyond traditional care models, emphasizing connection and inclusion throughout their communities. Their person-centered approach ensures that daily life is filled with joy and serenity, with personalized experiences tailored to each resident's unique needs, preferences, and abilities.

    As a pioneer in the senior living industry for nearly four decades, Senior Lifestyle continues to innovate and expand while maintaining its family-owned heritage and commitment to quality care. Their comprehensive wellness approach addresses mind, body, and soul through coordinated programs that promote cognitive stimulation, social engagement, and meaningful moments. This dedication to excellence across luxury, moderate, and affordable segments demonstrates Senior Lifestyle's mission to provide exceptional senior living experiences that enhance quality of life for all residents, regardless of their care needs or economic circumstances.

    People often ask...

    Senior Suites of Austin offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $792 per month.

    Senior Suites of Austin offers independent living and assisted living.

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    The full address for this community is 335 N Menard Ave, Chicago, IL 60644.

    No, Senior Suites of Austin does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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