Victory Centre of Galewood
Assisted Living · Chicago, IL

Victory Centre of Galewood

Assisted Living · Chicago, IL

Overview of Victory Centre of Galewood

Situated at 2370 N Newcastle Avenue in Chicago’s welcoming Montclare neighborhood, Victory Centre of Galewood has provided senior living since 2009, a 17-year presence grounded in community care. With a Walk Score of 83, it sits in a highly walkable area where most errands can be finished on foot, and essential services are easily reachable, supporting an active and independent lifestyle.

Designed for comfort and accessibility, the center offers cozy studio apartments. Occupants benefit from thoughtfully planned shared spaces: a warm lounge centered around a fireplace, a well-stocked reading area with comfortable seating, a dining room setup for social meals, and outdoor patios with lush greenery. These home-like settings promote connection and leisure. A signature strength is engagement-focused programming. Music programs, horticulture therapy, and educational classes build opportunities for residents to stay mentally and physically active while pursuing interests. This blend of stimulating activities and residential comfort makes Victory Centre of Galewood a home that highlights life quality and valuable daily routines.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #56 / 187Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 56th out of 187 assisted living communities we track in Illinois for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Illinois facilities. Longer operating histories may 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.
17 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #44 / 365Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 44th 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.
83 / 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

Certifications & Programs

Illinois Supportive Living Program — State of IllinoisA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.

Additional Services

1 service
Health and Wellness Programs

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Encore Music Program
Victory Gardens Horticulture Therapy
Continued Learning Programs

Room Accommodations

Studio Floor plans: Supportive
2 Bedroom Floor plans: Adjoining Supportive

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Address 8.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Chicago's city center to Victory Centre of Galewood's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.52 miles to nearest hospital (Resurrection Medical Center - Emergency Fast Track)

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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)
160
Facility 160
IL AVG 74
Rank #13 / 280
Yes
71
Facility 71
IL AVG 48
Rank #72 / 365
18
Facility 18
IL AVG 11
Rank #52 / 187
A+The Washington And Jane Smith Community-Beverly1
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 5
Rank #1 / 244
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 244
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 264
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 264
1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Chicago (Uptown)
72
Facility 72
IL AVG 74
Rank #128 / 280
No
92
Facility 92
IL AVG 48
Rank #13 / 365
19
Facility 19
IL AVG 11
Rank #46 / 187
A+The Selfhelp Home, Inc2--
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 264
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #64 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed
Sunrise of Lincoln Park
AL
HOS
MC
Chicago (Lincoln Park)
60
Facility 60
IL AVG 74
Rank #157 / 280
Yes
97
Facility 97
IL AVG 48
Rank #4 / 365
45
Facility 45
IL AVG 11
Rank #7 / 187
A-Szr Lincoln Park Opco LC4
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 5
Rank #140 / 244
1.3
Facility 1.3
IL AVG 1.3
Rank #159 / 244
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2
Rank #123 / 264
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #64 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Suite
The Sheridan at Oak Brook
AL
IL
MC
RC
Oak Brook
73
Facility 73
IL AVG 74
Rank #122 / 280
No
34
Facility 34
IL AVG 48
Rank #254 / 365
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 11
Rank #82 / 187
-Bmsh II Oakbrook Il, LLC2
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 5
Rank #167 / 244
3.0
Facility 3.0
IL AVG 1.3
Rank #225 / 244
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 264
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #64 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Victory Centre of Galewood
AL
Chicago (Montclare)-No
83
Facility 83
IL AVG 48
Rank #44 / 365
17
Facility 17
IL AVG 11
Rank #56 / 187
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Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Illinois

Victory Centre of Galewood 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 Victory Centre of Galewood

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Victory Centre of Galewood in?
Victory Centre of Galewood is in the Montclare neighborhood of Chicago.
02 Is Victory Centre of Galewood in a walkable area?
Victory Centre of Galewood has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
03 How long has Victory Centre of Galewood been in business?
Victory Centre of Galewood has been operating for approximately 17 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
04 Are pets allowed at Victory Centre of Galewood?
No, Victory Centre of Galewood has a no-pet policy.
05 Are there photos of Victory Centre of Galewood?
Yes — there are 7 photos of Victory Centre of Galewood in the photo gallery on this page.
06 What levels of care does Victory Centre of Galewood provide?
Victory Centre of Galewood offers Assisted Living.
07 What is the address of Victory Centre of Galewood?
Victory Centre of Galewood is located at 2370 N Newcastle Ave, Chicago, IL 60707.