Senior Suites of Washington Heights sits at 848 W. 103rd St. in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Chicago, offering affordable senior apartments for people age 55 or 62 and older, especially for those with limited income, and the place is pet-friendly, with on-site parking, and is managed by Senior Lifestyle, who's been giving seniors care and housing since 1995. The building, built in 2000, has private and semi-private apartments that come in a few floor plans, often with two bedrooms and one bathroom, and every apartment has a full kitchen, grab bars, and an individually controlled heater and air conditioner, plus wheelchair accessibility and a secured entry system, because safety's important. Seniors can live mostly independently, but there's help as needed, like dressing, bathing, or medication management, and there's a 24-hour call system, weekly housekeeping and linen service, laundry equipment, and someone always around for maintenance because things break and that's how life is.
Residents can use on-site transportation, which is good for errands or doctor visits when getting around isn't so simple anymore, and there are planned social activities, all sorts of daily social and educational programs, even worship services and pastoral care if that's desired, plus a nice outdoor patio and big community rooms where people gather for hobbies, card games, or just to relax. The place covers a wide range of care, from active and mostly independent living to assisted living, and even skilled nursing for those who need more help, and there's memory care, too, for folks dealing with Alzheimer's or dementia, although those costs can run a lot higher than usual health care for seniors. Meal programs offer one or two prepared meals daily, but with a full kitchen, maybe someone wants to cook their old favorite, so it's good to have that choice, and there's always the option for voice mail, cable TV, private telephones and mailboxes, and staff that do medication monitoring and health assessments to keep an eye on everyone's well-being.
The community is part of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program, so it keeps rents lower for seniors with limited income, and there's usually an application process, with a fee of about $25 to $50, where folks need to show ID, Social Security card, proof of income, bank statements, and even some personal references and background checks, which is pretty common for these types of homes, and the neighborhood itself is quite walkable, with a walk score of 74 and public transit nearby, which makes outings or visits pretty easy. Senior Suites of Washington Heights calls itself Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity Provider and has policies in place for equal access, and people can find a peaceful atmosphere in a busy part of the city, with access to schools, parks, and everyday conveniences, which can make settling in feel a lot more comfortable.
