Drexel Horizon

Drexel Horizon

Overview of Drexel Horizon

Make the most of your best years at Drexel Horizon, an idyllic haven in Cicero, IL, offering independent living. The community has affordable and specially designed one-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to improving residents’ living experiences. A maintenance and a property manager are available on-site, striving to ease residents’ worries.

Residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with exciting events and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. A community room with a kitchen is also provided, allowing residents to enjoy mealtimes that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is also equipped with a fitness room, a library, a movie theater, and a gazebo, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.

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 #60 / 229Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 60th out of 229 independent 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 independent living community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Independent 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.
70 / 100

About this community

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes

Additional Services

1 service
Rehabilitation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Minimum Age62

Amenities & Lifestyle

Library
Spa
Patio
Laundry
Social And Recreational Activities
Specific ProgramsExercise Programs

Room Accommodations

Building Type2-story
Room Types1 Bedroom

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Address 2.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Cicero's city center to Drexel Horizon'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 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.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Oak Park Arms
IL
RC
Oak Park
47
Facility 47
IL AVG 70
Rank #88 / 123
No
78
Facility 78
IL AVG 51
Rank #46 / 229
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 15
Rank #43 / 71
-1-
Drexel Horizon
IL
Cicero-No
70
Facility 70
IL AVG 51
Rank #60 / 229
---1 Bed
Senior Suites of Bridgeport
IL
Chicago (Bridgeport)-Yes
88
Facility 88
IL AVG 51
Rank #22 / 229
20
Facility 20
IL AVG 15
Rank #25 / 71
A+-Studio / 1 Bed
Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge
IL
Chicago (Garfield Ridge)-Yes
83
Facility 83
IL AVG 51
Rank #35 / 229
24
Facility 24
IL AVG 15
Rank #20 / 71
C+-Studio / 1 Bed
Midway Pointe Senior Living
IL
Chicago (Garfield Ridge)-No
67
Facility 67
IL AVG 51
Rank #65 / 229
11
Facility 11
IL AVG 15
Rank #35 / 71
A+-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

Financial Assistance for
Senior Living in Illinois

Drexel Horizon is located in Cicero, 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 Drexel Horizon

Is Drexel Horizon in a walkable area?

Drexel Horizon has a walk score of 70. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Does Drexel Horizon have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Drexel Horizon on this page.

Are pets allowed at Drexel Horizon?

No, Drexel Horizon has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Drexel Horizon?

Yes — there are 10 photos of Drexel Horizon in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Drexel Horizon provide?

Drexel Horizon offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Drexel Horizon?

Drexel Horizon is located at 3443 S 55Th Ave, Cicero, IL 60804.

What is the phone number of Drexel Horizon?

(708) 780-0822 will put you in contact with the team at Drexel Horizon.

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