Center For Independent Futures
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Evanston, IL

Center For Independent Futures

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Evanston, IL

Overview of Center for Independent Futures

Center for Independent Futures is a social services center that teaches like-skilled services to its residents, promoting mutual respect and trust. Specializing in supportive living for seniors with disabilities, the staff continues to deliver an active, stimulating, and independent lifestyle. The team of dedicated professionals aims to fulfill each resident’s holistic wellness through the continuum of care services.

Center for Independent Futures services includes 24-hour care and supervision, stimulating activities, and engaging social activities, and programs.

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 #3 / 366Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 3rd out of 366 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
98 / 100

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License Details

AccreditationsQuality Assurances Accreditation from the Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL)

Additional Services

1 service
Transportation Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness And Recreation
Specific ProgramsMission, Vision, and Core Values, Quality Assurances Accreditation from the Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL), Our Sponsors, Annual Reports, Individual Coaching, Housing Options, Community Living Options, Free Housing Guide, My Full Life™, 2026 CIF FREE Webinar Series, Activities Registration, Events & Activities Calendar, The SPARK Gala!, Monthly Newsletter, Other Resources

Room Accommodations

Housing OptionsPrivate Rooms
Building TypeSingle-story

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Address 0.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Evanston's city center to Center For Independent Futures's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 7.74 miles to nearest hospital (Resurrection Medical Center - Emergency Fast Track)

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Assisted Living in Illinois

Center For Independent Futures is located in Evanston, 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 Center For Independent Futures

Is Center For Independent Futures in a walkable area?

Center For Independent Futures has a walk score of 98. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are pets allowed at Center For Independent Futures?

No, Center For Independent Futures has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Center For Independent Futures?

The team at Center For Independent Futures can be reached at center@independentfutures.com.

Are there photos of Center For Independent Futures?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Center For Independent Futures in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Center For Independent Futures provide?

Center For Independent Futures offers Independent Living & Assisted Living.

What is the address of Center For Independent Futures?

Center For Independent Futures is located at 1015 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201.

What is the phone number of Center For Independent Futures?

(847) 328-2044 will put you in contact with the team at Center For Independent Futures.

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