Frances Manor

Frances Manor sits in Des Plaines, in the 60016 area, and serves as a senior housing provider with a mission rooted in compassion and service, aiming to help mothers and families reach stability and self-sufficiency, and you'll find the building was constructed in either 1996 or 1999, with 75 studio and one-bedroom apartment units, each about 45,000 square feet in total, and every unit has a medical emergency system so residents can call for help if needed, plus there's an elevator for convenience, making this a place designed for seniors who meet age and self-care requirements, and they focus on providing comprehensive senior care and support, whether someone needs independent living, assisted living, memory care, or even home care, and they do all of that through a structured environment where staff are known to be joyful, helpful, and kind, and a culture of friendliness fills the halls, with residents and team members building real connections, and folks living here get meals made by chefs and meal planners who care about nutrition, and the building offers affordable, subsidized senior apartments under the Section 202 PRAC program from HUD, so that's a help for those on a fixed income or who are looking for affordable housing. Frances Manor is operated and sponsored by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, who also provide related services like homelessness prevention, food assistance, support for domestic violence victims, as well as resources for seniors and immigrants, so many of the residents and their visitors get support when they need it most, and you'll also see a range of amenities-there's a library for quiet reading, crafts and community rooms with a kitchen for social gatherings, public restrooms, laundry facilities, mailboxes, and offices, and there's even a community space where people can get together, plus there are activities designed to keep residents engaged in social, mental, physical, and emotional ways, giving daily life shape and energy. There are over 30 customizable property reports available that detail the building's features, utilities, and site information, and housing division counselors and Elderwerks Advisors help provide information and personalized tours, though Frances Manor itself isn't formally in the Elderwerks network. Every apartment was made with functional features for safety and comfort, including full kitchens, emergency call systems, and easy access to the elevator. Maximum household size for the one-bedroom apartments is two people, so people can live with a spouse or companion, and the building functions as a multifamily property with retirement living services. Catholic Charities runs general counseling services for those looking for extra guidance, and residents have access to apartments and services dedicated to safe, supportive, and comfortable senior living.