Joshua Arms Senior Residences of LSSI sits in Joliet and offers affordable senior housing for adults 62 and older, plus accessible units for disabled persons as young as 18, and apartments here come in studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms, with over 230 apartment-style units designed for independent or assisted living and more than 55 supportive living apartments for those who need personal care assistance, so there's support for different needs but all with some privacy, as the building's policy uses anonymous usernames for communication to maintain resident privacy. The apartments feature basic amenities like stoves, refrigerators, mini blinds, wall-to-wall carpeting, air conditioning, full kitchens or kitchenettes, and carpeted bedrooms that'll fit any size bed with bathrooms close by and showers fitted with safety bars to help prevent accidents, plus there's an emergency pull cord system and 24-hour response if someone needs help, and some apartments are specially designed for wheelchair access with wide doors and easy-to-reach switches.
Residents live in a secure, no smoking community where the staff are friendly, including 24-hour Certified Nursing Assistants and a manager named Mary Jensen, and people can get medication reminders, personal care help like bathing or dressing, laundry and housekeeping services, and third-party pharmacy deliveries. The Oaks, which are supportive living units, allow more help for residents who want it, and there's a nurse on staff and a social services team that'll help connect people to Medicare, transportation, and other needs, while the dining room serves restaurant-style meals and residents can also use their own full kitchen in the apartment, while for those who worry about costs, most apartments offer subsidized rents through HUD, Medicaid rates, Section 8, or subsidies based on income, including medical deductions.
People find lots to do in the common areas, like a fitness center, a beauty shop, patios, game room, and there's a Country Store on-site where folks can buy things like coffee, homemade soup, and everyday essentials, plus the building has a well-stocked library with computers available around the clock so residents can send emails, check finances, or keep up with family using the internet. Joshua Arms offers a range of scheduled activities-games, art projects, cards, group exercise classes, Nintendo Wii bowling, and regular outings such as shopping trips, outdoor presentations, fishing trips, presentations about health and daily life, and different clubs-so it's easy to stay active and meet new friends. Social dining, a regular schedule of educational and entertaining programs, and a setting designed for interaction help residents keep up with hobbies or try something new, and social service coordinators help residents find local programs and financial help.
Security and safety are key parts of the building, as there are sprinkler systems, daily check-ins, guest parking, handicap access, and the property is wheelchair accessible, with pet-friendly policies allowing small animals like dogs. Residents can park their own cars or use scheduled bus transportation for appointments or shopping. Joshua Arms sits near Joliet hospitals, doctors, and other local attractions, and it holds community events with visits from local officials to talk about issues like Medicaid and the state budget, so people living here stay connected with the world around them. Whether somebody wants independent living or needs a bit more help, Joshua Arms caters to many needs, focusing on safety, social opportunities, and affordable costs, letting people enjoy a vibrant but secure life in a welcoming setting.
