Good Samaritan Society - Prophetstown - Affordable Housing sits in Prophetstown, around 15 miles from Sterling, Illinois, and provides affordable, supportive living for seniors aged 62 and older, as well as adults with disabilities age 18 and up. The place has 22 ground-level units, including twenty one-bedroom apartments and two studio apartments, all designed to be accessible and maintenance-free, with no steps to climb, and secured access to keep people safe. Residents live in private, furnished apartments that come with stoves, refrigerators, air conditioning, carpeting, tile floors, window coverings, and have a full private bath, living/dining room, kitchen, and bedroom. Rent is income-based, with subsidies from HUD under the Section 202/8 program, so most tenants pay less than 30% of their monthly income after eligibility is checked, and all utilities except phone and cable are included in the rent, plus there's free WiFi.
The buildings are smoke-free, and allow one small pet per unit-dogs and cats are welcome but must meet size requirements and cats need to be declawed. Off-street parking, coin-operated laundry, a beauty salon, and an elevator make daily life a little easier, and people get to enjoy a community room, plank flooring in some spaces, a garden area for sitting or gathering, and plenty of shared spaces for activities. The place is run by the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society and has a service coordinator to help with support services, planned activities, 24/7 emergency maintenance, and an environment meant to bring folks together and foster independence. Apartments are wired for phone and cable, come with individually controlled heat and air conditioning, and are fitted with automatic smoke alarms and an emergency alert system. The policies support a peaceful, community-focused living spot with regular Bible study, arts and crafts, outings nearby, and access to recreational, health, and supportive services through relationships with other Good Samaritan Society facilities in the area. Overall, Good Samaritan Society - Prophetstown - Affordable Housing offers a quiet, practical home for people looking for affordable senior apartments with some helpful services in a manageable, neighborly setting. The average resident rating is about 8 out of 10.
