The Vistas of Lincoln Park
Assisted Living · Chicago, IL

The Vistas of Lincoln Park

Assisted Living · Chicago, IL

Overview of The Vistas of Lincoln Park

In the Lincoln Park area of Chicago, IL, The Vistas of Lincoln Park operates assisted living exclusively. Residents inhabit individual studio apartments, with staff assisting them in daily activities, which suits those seeking help while keeping their own space.

Pets can move in with residents. The location features a fitness center, Spanish cultural programming, a variety of events, and short-term rehabilitation services that support recovery without requiring a long-term commitment. With a score of 92, the area falls into the walker’s paradise category on Walk Score, and daily errands can be accomplished without a car. Medical transportation can be arranged for appointments.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #13 / 365Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 13th 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.
92 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A- Not Accredited
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About This Community

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsEmergency call system in private units.

Languages Spoken

Spanish

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
On-Site Medical Professionals

Additional Services

9 services
Guest Relations Staff
Mobility Support
Meal Delivery
Housekeeping
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation for shopping, outings and local medical appointments · Medical transportation assistance scheduling
Laundry & LinenListed as: Weekly laundry services
Emergency Call System
Beauty Services
  • Community partnership program (adopt a resident during holidays)

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Minimum Age65

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
General Store
Laundry
Patio
Beauty Salon
Wi-Fi
Activities
Spanish Cultural Programming
Walking Club
Movie Screenings
Exercise Classes
Art Classes
Tasting Events
Volunteer Music Performances
Arts and Crafts
  • Outings to stores, library, restaurants, zoo, museum, and gardens

Faith & Spiritual Life

Bible Study

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Room Types
Studio Private Room
In-Room Features
Private Studio Apartments With Private Bathrooms Kitchenettes Individual Climate Control Ample Closet Space

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Address 3.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Chicago's city center to The Vistas of Lincoln Park'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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. 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.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Chicago (South Side)
82
Facility 82
IL AVG 67
Rank #78 / 281
Yes
71
Facility 71
IL AVG 48
Rank #72 / 365
18
Facility 18
IL AVG 11
Rank #52 / 176
A+The Washington And Jane Smith Community-Beverly1
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 9
Rank #223 / 239
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 2.3
Rank #178 / 239
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 268
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 268
1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Sheridan at Oak Brook
AL
IL
MC
RC
Oak Brook
73
Facility 73
IL AVG 67
Rank #104 / 281
No
34
Facility 34
IL AVG 48
Rank #254 / 365
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 11
Rank #81 / 176
-Bmsh II Oakbrook Il, LLC2
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 9
Rank #116 / 239
3.0
Facility 3.0
IL AVG 2.3
Rank #149 / 239
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 268
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #68 / 268
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Chicago (Uptown)
72
Facility 72
IL AVG 67
Rank #110 / 281
No
92
Facility 92
IL AVG 48
Rank #13 / 365
19
Facility 19
IL AVG 11
Rank #46 / 176
A+The Selfhelp Home, Inc2--
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 268
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #68 / 268
Studio / 1 Bed
Sunrise of Lincoln Park
AL
HOS
MC
Chicago (Lincoln Park)
60
Facility 60
IL AVG 67
Rank #144 / 281
Yes
97
Facility 97
IL AVG 48
Rank #4 / 365
45
Facility 45
IL AVG 11
Rank #7 / 176
A-Szr Lincoln Park Opco LC4
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 9
Rank #147 / 239
1.3
Facility 1.3
IL AVG 2.3
Rank #140 / 239
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #123 / 268
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #68 / 268
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Suite
The Vistas of Lincoln Park
AL
Chicago (Lincoln Park)-Yes
92
Facility 92
IL AVG 48
Rank #13 / 365
-A-------Studio

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

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Illinois

The Vistas of Lincoln Park 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 The Vistas of Lincoln Park

What neighborhood is The Vistas of Lincoln Park in?

The Vistas of Lincoln Park is in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago.

What languages are spoken at The Vistas of Lincoln Park?

The team at The Vistas of Lincoln Park speaks Spanish.

Is The Vistas of Lincoln Park in a walkable area?

The Vistas of Lincoln Park has a walk score of 92. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are pets allowed at The Vistas of Lincoln Park?

Yes, The Vistas of Lincoln Park allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of The Vistas of Lincoln Park?

Yes — there are 10 photos of The Vistas of Lincoln Park in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does The Vistas of Lincoln Park provide?

The Vistas of Lincoln Park offers Assisted Living.

What is the address of The Vistas of Lincoln Park?

The Vistas of Lincoln Park is located at 2437 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60614.

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