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State announces approval of 18 new supportive living facilities

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[February 11, 2010]  CHICAGO -- The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services announced on Wednesday the approval of 18 new supportive living facilities in Illinois. The Illinois Supportive Living Program offers an alternative to nursing home care for low-income seniors and people with physical disabilities.

"The expansion of the Supportive Living Program will result in additional high-quality housing options for people who need long-term care, as well as economic development opportunities throughout the state," said HFS Director Barry S. Maram. "The development of new SLFs will mean additional jobs -- construction, facility staff -- not to mention the potential for increased revenue for local businesses, while supporting the states' efforts to reform its long-term care system."

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The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services operates the Supportive Living Program under Medicaid for low-income seniors age 65 and older and individuals age 22 and older who have physical disabilities. Supportive living facilities offer residents apartment-style housing combined with personal care, medication management, and other health and wellness services. Residents can live independently and take part in decision-making. Personal choice, dignity, privacy and individuality are all emphasized through the program.

"SLFs make a critical range of services available while providing individuals with more choices for care," said Theresa Eagleson, administrator of the state's Medicaid program. "The quality of applications received in this solicitation was outstanding. Clearly, the market and consumer demand for this type of affordable housing-with-services model is strong."

The state's Medicaid program pays for a portion or all of the medical care for eligible residents. Residents are responsible for paying for their housing with Social Security or other personal funds.

Since Gov. Pat Quinn took office in January 2009, 11 new supportive living facilities have opened. Throughout the state there are currently 119 operational, containing nearly 9,400 apartments.

For more information about the Illinois Supportive Living Program, visit www.slfillinois.com.

The following applications have been selected for participation in the program:

  • Bethany Square
    4950 N. Ashland
    Chicago, IL 60640

  • Covenant Home
    2720 W. Foster Ave.
    Chicago, IL 60625-3510

  • Eden South Shore
    7200 S. Dorchester
    Chicago, IL 60619

  • Victory Centre of Lake Zurich
    Midlothian Road and Oakwood Lane
    Lake Zurich, IL 60047

  • Goldblatt's Senior Living
    4700 S. Ashland Ave.
    Chicago, IL 60609

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  • Glenhaven Gardens of Belleville
    Belleville, IL 62223-4802

  • Grand Prairie Supportive Living
    Goldfinch Bow
    Macomb, IL 61455

  • Heritage Woods of Gurnee
    3775 Grand Ave.
    Gurnee, IL 60031

  • Montclare Senior Residences at Lawndale
    4635 W. Gladys Ave.
    Chicago, IL 60644

  • Silver Creek Farm
    Route 14 & Irving Avenue
    Woodstock, IL 60098

  • South Suburban of Blue Island
    1725 Vermont
    Blue Island, IL 60406-6756

  • South Suburban of Chicago Heights
    1040 Dixie Highway
    Chicago Heights, IL 60411

  • (The) St. Anthony of Lansing
    177th & Oakley Avenue
    Lansing, IL 60438

  • Uptown Supportive Living
    5110 N. Broadway
    Chicago, IL 60640

  • The Renaissance at Prairie Crossing
    Grayslake, IL 60030

  • Oak Hill Supportive Living Facility
    76 E. Rollins Road
    Round Lake Beach, IL 60073

  • The Oasis of Avondale Square
    2000 N. Whipple St.
    Chicago, IL 60647-3809

  • Oakwood Estates of Stronghurst
    Logan Street
    Stronghurst, IL 61480

[Text from Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services file received from the Illinois Office of Communication and Information]

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