Senior Suites of Chatham
Enjoy an independent lifestyle in a friendly community at Senior Suites of Chatham in Chicago, IL, a vibrant senior living community that offers excellent independent living. Residents are free from tedious routines with convenient services like grocery transportation, laundry, and housekeeping. Emergency call systems and diligent team members are available 24/7 to provide residents assistance, should they need it.
Designed to provide residents with a strong sense of security and safety, the community features secured entry systems and safety features throughout the community for residents’ peace of mind. An array of planned social activities ensures there’s something for everyone to enjoy. An on-site maintenance personnel is also available to make residents’ living space as spotless and comfortable, just the way they like it.
Community insights.
About This Community
- On-site department of family and support services senior satellite center
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9.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Chicago's city center to Senior Suites of Chatham's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.43 miles to nearest hospital (Jackson Park Hospital & Medical Center)
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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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Smith Village | IL AL CCRC MC NH SNF | Chicago (South Side) | 160
Facility
160
IL AVG
84
Rank
#10 / 122 | Yes |
71
Facility
71
IL AVG
51
Rank
#58 / 229 | 18
Facility
18
IL AVG
13
Rank
#29 / 85 | A+ | The Washington And Jane Smith Community-Beverly | 1 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
5
Rank
#1 / 102 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
IL AVG
1.3
Rank
#1 / 102 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
2.1
Rank
#1 / 111 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community | IL AL NH RC SNF | Chicago (Uptown) | 72
Facility
72
IL AVG
84
Rank
#61 / 122 | No |
92
Facility
92
IL AVG
51
Rank
#13 / 229 | 19
Facility
19
IL AVG
13
Rank
#27 / 85 | A+ | The Selfhelp Home, Inc | 2 | - | - | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
2.1
Rank
#24 / 111 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| The Sheridan at Oak Brook | IL AL MC RC | Oak Brook | 73
Facility
73
IL AVG
84
Rank
#59 / 122 | No |
34
Facility
34
IL AVG
51
Rank
#166 / 229 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
13
Rank
#45 / 85 | - | Bmsh II Oakbrook Il, LLC | 2 | 6
Facility
6
IL AVG
5
Rank
#69 / 102 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
IL AVG
1.3
Rank
#98 / 102 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
2.1
Rank
#24 / 111 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Mercy Circle Senior Living | IL AL CCRC MC NH SNF | Chicago (Mount Greenwood) | 66
Facility
66
IL AVG
84
Rank
#66 / 122 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
IL AVG
51
Rank
#132 / 229 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
13
Rank
#45 / 85 | - | Mercy Circle | 2 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
5
Rank
#1 / 102 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
IL AVG
1.3
Rank
#1 / 102 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
2.1
Rank
#24 / 111 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Senior Suites of Chatham | IL | Chicago (South Side) | - | Yes |
86
Facility
86
IL AVG
51
Rank
#29 / 229 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 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
Programs that may help with care and living costs in Illinois
Senior Suites of Chatham is in Chicago, Illinois. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Illinois Medicare Savings Program
- Who it is for
- Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Eligibility
- General
- Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
- IL specifics
- Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.
What it provides
- Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.
Community Care Program
Illinois CCP
- Asset limit
- Nonexempt assets of $17,500 or less; the home, car and personal furnishings are exempt.
Eligibility
- General
- Illinois residents age 60 or older with assessed long-term care need; citizenship/eligible noncitizen requirements apply; apply for Medicaid and enroll if eligible.
What it provides
- In-home assistance; adult day services and emergency home response; authorized services depend on assessment.
Family Caregiver Support Program
Family Caregiver Support Program (Illinois)
- Who it is for
- Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia
Eligibility
- General
- Adult family or informal caregivers of adults age 60 or older or people of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. The federal program also supports specified older-relative caregiver categories.
What it provides
- Caregiver information and access assistance; counseling and training; support groups; respite and limited supplemental services under the federal caregiver-support framework.
Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver
Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver
Eligibility
- General
- Illinois residents age 60 or older who are Medicaid-eligible, meet the DON assessment standard for risk of nursing-facility placement, can be safely supported in the community and meet cost-effectiveness rules.
- IL specifics
- The current eligibility minimum is age 60.
What it provides
- In-home homemaker service; adult day service; emergency home response and automated medication dispenser services.
Supportive Living Program (SLP)
Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program
Eligibility
- General
- Low-income older adults and adults with physical disabilities who meet Illinois Supportive Living Program requirements and are accepted at a participating setting.
- IL specifics
- This is a Medicaid waiver alternative to nursing-home care.
What it provides
- Personal care; homemaking; laundry; medication assistance; activities and staff support. Residents remain responsible for room and board.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)
- Who it is for
- Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
- Income limit
- No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
- Asset limit
- Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.
Eligibility
- General
- Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
- IL specifics
- A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.
What it provides
- A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.




