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Good Shepherd Tower
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Good Shepherd Tower

55 E Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60637 View map
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Overview of Good Shepherd Tower

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Peacefully nestled in the harmonious neighborhood of Chicago, IL, Good Shepherd Tower is a purposely built community that offers independent living. The community features cozy and accessible studio and one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Laundry spaces and maintenance services are also provided, so residents have a worry-free lifestyle.

Residents have easy access to unending recreation and wellness opportunities, especially with public transportation nearby. With a fully furnished kitchen, residents can prepare meals on their terms. The community is ideal for those looking to downsize in retirement, especially with its vibrant and welcoming environment.

Facility Direct Line (773) 643-5555
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #41 / 229Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 41st out of 229 independent living communities we track in Illinois for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Illinois facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
80 / 100

About this community

Safety & Compliance

Safety Features24 hour lobby security, gated, secure parking lot.

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Laundry
Transportation
Parking
Computers
Patio
Spacious One Bedroom Apartments And Studios
Security Systems

Room Accommodations

Housing OptionsStudio / 1 Bed
Building TypeMid-rise

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Address 6.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Chicago's city center to Good Shepherd Tower's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Smith Village
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Chicago (South Side)
82
Facility 82
IL AVG 70
Rank #35 / 123
Yes
71
Facility 71
IL AVG 51
Rank #58 / 229
17
Facility 17
IL AVG 15
Rank #29 / 71
A+The Washington And Jane Smith Community-Beverly10
25
Facility 25
IL AVG 7
Rank #89 / 98
2.5
Facility 2.5
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #74 / 98
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 111
1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Sheridan at Oak Brook
IL
AL
MC
RC
Oak Brook
73
Facility 73
IL AVG 70
Rank #45 / 123
No
34
Facility 34
IL AVG 51
Rank #166 / 229
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 15
Rank #44 / 71
-Bmsh II Oakbrook Il, LLC2
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 7
Rank #47 / 98
2.0
Facility 2.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #59 / 98
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #24 / 111
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community
IL
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Chicago (Uptown)
72
Facility 72
IL AVG 70
Rank #47 / 123
No
92
Facility 92
IL AVG 51
Rank #13 / 229
19
Facility 19
IL AVG 15
Rank #28 / 71
A+The Selfhelp Home, Inc4
25
Facility 25
IL AVG 7
Rank #89 / 98
6.3
Facility 6.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #97 / 98
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #24 / 111
Studio / 1 Bed
Mercy Circle Senior Living
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Chicago (Mount Greenwood)
43
Facility 43
IL AVG 70
Rank #98 / 123
Yes
44
Facility 44
IL AVG 51
Rank #132 / 229
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 15
Rank #44 / 71
-Mercy Circle2
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 98
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 98
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #24 / 111
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Good Shepherd Tower
IL
Chicago (Washington Park)-No
80
Facility 80
IL AVG 51
Rank #41 / 229
-------Studio / 1 Bed

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other IL independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Illinois

Good Shepherd Tower is located in Chicago, Illinois.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Illinois.

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Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

Age 60+
General Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $17,500 individual, excludes home, car
IL

High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Adult day services ($65/day) Emergency home response systems ($30/month)

Illinois Respite Program

IL Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Illinois resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IL

Limited slots; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
IL

~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility) Meals Housekeeping Medication management Respite (~240 hours/year)

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., dressing, eating) Homemaker Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home mods ($1,000 avg.)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IL

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Illinois Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

~$50-$500/month based on facility type.

Benefits
Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IL

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Good Shepherd Tower

What neighborhood is Good Shepherd Tower in?

Good Shepherd Tower is in the Washington Park neighborhood of Chicago.

Is Good Shepherd Tower in a walkable area?

Good Shepherd Tower has a walk score of 80. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at Good Shepherd Tower?

No, Good Shepherd Tower has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Good Shepherd Tower?

The team at Good Shepherd Tower can be reached at info@goodshepherdtower.org.

Are there photos of Good Shepherd Tower?

Yes — there are 9 photos of Good Shepherd Tower in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Good Shepherd Tower provide?

Good Shepherd Tower offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Good Shepherd Tower?

Good Shepherd Tower is located at 55 E Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60637.

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