Maria Linden 72 is a senior living community on the campus of the School Sisters of St. Francis that offers 72 independent and assisted living apartments for people aged 62 and up, and because it's part of the LIHTC program, there's usually little or no wait to move in, especially for seniors who qualify based on income up to 60% of the Area Median Income, and since the property accepts Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, it's often an affordable choice for low to middle-income seniors. The community is an adaptive reuse project, as it transformed an old convent-part of the historical St. Joseph Convent-into senior apartments, and has a carefully designed new four-story building to match its surroundings, so you get both history and comfort. Oakbrook Integrated Real Estate Services from Madison, WI handles management, while General Capital Group oversees development, planning, and coordinates assisted living operations with third-party consultants, so things run smoothly on both the housing and care sides. Maria Linden 72 splits its 72 apartments between 36 units in the new building and 36 in the renovated convent, and they let residents pick from different floor plans such as simple one-bedrooms starting at 520 square feet up to bigger two-bedrooms with more space, going up to 1,050 square feet, with each unit having its own heating and cooling system, washer and dryer, cable and internet hookups, plus Energy Star appliances to help with efficiency.
People who move here find eight guest suites for family visits, spaces for quiet meditation, well-kept gardens, and walking paths, and there's a peaceful feel outdoors as well as gathering areas indoors, including cozy lounges, craft rooms, computer labs, and a wellness suite to keep active or just relax. The apartments and shared spaces are designed so people can age in place, and there's round-the-clock staff on hand, so someone is always there if help's needed, whether it's for assisted living services such as medication help, bathing, dressing, transfers, or using the 24-hour call system if something comes up. Maria Linden 72 offers community amenities like housekeepers, laundry and dry cleaning, an on-site barber and hair salon, a resident-led activities program, plenty of spots for conversation or entertainment, and a dining room where residents can get meals all day, with flexible menus, diabetes-friendly options, and sensitivity for allergies. Residents enjoy indoor common areas, regular activities, devotional services off-site, private consultation rooms for health or personal meetings, and a fitness area that helps keep people moving as much as they want. The apartments come furnished or you can bring your own things, there's support with moving in, and the whole place aims to respect independence and help residents feel at home. The Seniorly Community Score rates Maria Linden 72 at 4.5, based on reviews, safety, and livability, so people seem to feel safe and comfortable. The community serves seniors with diabetes and lets you keep up with spiritual life if you wish, and because of the historic tax credits and affordable housing credits involved, it stays both an economical and thoughtful housing choice as people age.
