Barton Senior Residences
Assisted Living · Chicago, IL

Barton Senior Residences

Assisted Living · Chicago, IL
Barton Senior Residences accepts Medicaid.
Barton Senior Residences accepts Medicaid.

Overview of Barton Senior Residences

An affordable senior living community in Chicago, Barton Senior Residences provides services for assisted living residents. Barton Senior Residences aims to provide a community of growth for residents to feel empowered to nurture and develop their golden years. The community provides essential amenities and services that help with daily living of each resident while being encouraged to live a life of independence. From learning how to use a computer at their media center exercising and staying active at their very own fitness center. These amenities and services are designed to efficiently accommodate the residents who may need help.

Barton Senior Residence prioritizes a service delivered with grace to the restaurants while maintaining respect. The community is generally a safe place to live for its affordability and comfort allowing residents to feel safe and secure in their new home. 

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 #52 / 365Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 52nd out of 365 assisted 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 assisted living community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
79 / 100

About This Community

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesEmergency call system, 24-hour staffing.

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Additional Services

7 services
Medicaid Accepted (Supportive Living Program)
Medicaid Paperwork Assistance
Laundry & Linen
Maintenance
TransportationListed as: Transportation/outings
Housekeeping
Beauty Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Minimum Age65
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Cable Tv
Courtyard
Gazebo
Beauty Salon
Movie Theater
Game Room
Library with High-Speed Internet
Floor Lounges
Private Dining Room
Activities
Exercise Classes
Yoga Classes
Arts & Crafts
Concerts
Karaoke
Fashion Shows
Talent Shows
Billiards
Outings To Restaurants and Museums
Social Events and Holiday Celebrations

Faith & Spiritual Life

Chapel

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Barton Senior Residences.
  • Private dining room for family events.

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Room Types
Private Apartment
In-Room Features
In-Unit Kitchenette Individual Heating & Air Conditioning

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Address 3.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Chicago's city center to Barton Senior Residences's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Programs that may help with care and living costs in Illinois

Barton Senior Residences 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.

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Residential care support

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.
Cash support · veterans

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.
In-home support

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.
Caregiver support

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.
In-home & community support

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.
Medicare costs

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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barton Senior Residences

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is Barton Senior Residences in a walkable area?
Barton Senior Residences has a walk score of 79. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
02 Are pets allowed at Barton Senior Residences?
No, Barton Senior Residences has a no-pet policy.
03 What is the best email address for Barton Senior Residences?
The team at Barton Senior Residences can be reached at info@bartonchicago.org.
04 Are there photos of Barton Senior Residences?
Yes — there are 10 photos of Barton Senior Residences in the photo gallery on this page.
05 What levels of care does Barton Senior Residences provide?
Barton Senior Residences offers Assisted Living.
06 What is the address of Barton Senior Residences?
Barton Senior Residences is located at 1245 S Wood St, Chicago, IL 60608.
07 What is the phone number of Barton Senior Residences?
(312) 421-5220 will put you in contact with the team at Barton Senior Residences.