721 N. LaSalle
Chicago, IL 60610
Intake: (312) 655-7700

Affordable and Federally Assisted Housing

Affordable and federally assisted buildings serve people who are 62 or older, are able to live independently and fulfill the lease requirements with or without assistance and have very low income. Residents are responsible for their own cooking, housekeeping, laundry and personal care. Most of these housing units have been constructed under the Section 202 Program of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The majority of the residents served at the facilities receive rental assistance through government programs. Studio and one-bedroom apartments have full kitchens and private baths. The locations have planned, informal, social and recreational activities. Features at most of the sites include 24-hour front desk monitoring, resident councils, activities, community room with kitchen, libraries, on-site laundry facilities and monthly newsletters.

For information about new housing developments, call (312) 655-7440

Division of Senior Social and Health Services

Supportive Housing

Bishop Edwin M. Conway Residence

1900 N. Karlov
Chicago, IL 60639
Phone (773) 252-8578
Fax: (773) 252-9946

Supportive living is a combination of housing, personalized supportive services and healthcare designed to meet an individual's need for assistance with daily activities. This program offers the opportunity to remain independent and participate in decisions, emphasizing optimal health and well-being. Bishop Conway Residence will provide supportive housing for seniors 65 and over who qualify for this Medicaid-sponsored program.

Division of Senior Social and Health Services

Congregate Living

Maplehurst Congregate Senior Housing

2312/2314 Elisha
Zion IL 60099
Phone: (847) 782-4280

Maplehurst provides group living for persons age 55 and older in a small, home-like environment. Each resident has his or her own private bedroom and shares other common areas of the house. Monthly rent includes three meals a day, utilities and housekeeping.

Division of Senior Social and Health Services

Nursing Home

Holy Family Villa

12220 S. Will-Cook Road
Palos Park, IL 60464
Phone: (630) 257-2291
Fax: (708) 481-3168

For seniors who are unable to live alone, Catholic Charities provides a fully licensed nursing home with a round-the-clock nursing staff. The home offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, social services, pastoral care and nutritious meals. It has a wide variety of social and recreational activities for each level of care.

Retirement Home for Priests

Bishop Timothy J. Lyne Residence for Retired Priests

12230 S. Will-Cook Rd.
Palos Park, IL 60464
(630) 257-9510

Division of Senior Social and Health Services