Evergreen Tower stands as a multifamily senior living community built in 1970, and it's got a total of 100 units across 99,507 square feet, so there's plenty of space for residents to make themselves at home, and folks will find it's part of the Marshall Field Garden Apartments, which gives some unique history and character to the place. The community serves mostly older adults with independent living, supportive housing under Section 202, and it offers assisted living, memory care for folks facing Alzheimer's or dementia, and even home care and hospice services for those who need them, including help with daily activities, trained aides, and companionship for people who prefer to stay in their apartment. Residents have the benefit of rent that's often set at 30% of their monthly income under affordable housing standards, including the Section 8 (202) Community terms, and there are accessible and non-smoking units, which helps folks with a range of preferences and needs.
Living spaces are well-kept, with ADA-compliant kitchens and bathrooms, air conditioning, low-flow plumbing, LED lighting in common areas, and a solar thermal water system that helps conserve energy, and while the building gets an overall grade of C for 2022, with an Energy Star Score of 38 out of 100 and a Chicago Energy Rating of 1.5 out of 4, it's got a greenhouse gas intensity rated at D, and reports total energy use at 5,495,589 kBTU, most of which is electricity use, and it shows some effort with an energy mix grade of A, though emissions are a concern with 656.1 tons of CO2e. Every floor's got elevators, and the facility includes fire alarms, smoke detectors, laundry rooms, cable TV, on-site mail delivery, recreation and activity rooms, and a free parking area. Meals get prepared with fresh ingredients by meal planners and chefs right on-site, and there are recreation coordinators keeping folks busy with stimulating activities and ways to stay social, and there's a culture that feels friendly, helpful, and joyful, so people feel comfortable coming and going, spending time together, and joining in leisure activities. The building is non-smoking, has fully handicap-accessible features, and gives residents safe, secure housing with staff trained to help across a range of health and lifestyle needs, aiming to make things easier for seniors looking for both community and independence.
