Overview of Park Tower Apartments

Spend your best years at Park Tower Apartments, a distinct community in Joliet, IL, offering independent living. Dedicated to the comfort of those 62+, the community has affordable and purposely built accommodations. With income-based rents, the community strives to ease financial burdens.

Engaging activities and fun recreational programs are conducted, so residents have an active and vibrant lifestyle. Residents also enjoy a hassle-free living with on-site maintenance, laundry spaces, and a fully furnished kitchen in each unit. A social service coordinator is also available for residents’ convenience. With its vibrant and welcoming environment, residents live a blissful retirement.

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Walk Score: 50 / 100 Rank #332 / 634Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 332nd out of 634 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Additional Policies & Features

Admission CriteriaTo qualify for residence, the head of household must be at least 62 years of age and over, and the household income must be at or below 60% of the area median income.
Minimum Age62

Amenities & Lifestyle

Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 8:30 am-4pm

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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Room Sizes: 500 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed

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Building Type: High-rise

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Address 3.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Joliet's city center to Park Tower Apartments's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Independent Living around Joliet

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Victory Centre of Joliet
IL
Joliet (River Bluffs)
87
Facility 87
IL AVG 85
Rank #154 / 418
No
63
Facility 63
IL AVG 52
Rank #207 / 634
20
Facility 20
IL AVG 17
Rank #67 / 177
A+Studio / 2 Bed
Park Tower Apartments
IL
Joliet (Caterpillar Drive)-No
50
Facility 50
IL AVG 52
Rank #332 / 634
--1 Bed
Senior Suites Joliet
IL
Joliet-Yes
80
Facility 80
IL AVG 52
Rank #104 / 634
--Studio / 1 Bed
Our Lady of Angels Village in Joliet
IL
Joliet-No
67
Facility 67
IL AVG 52
Rank #177 / 634
--2 Bed
Joshua Arms Senior Residences
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AL
Joliet-No
24
Facility 24
IL AVG 52
Rank #535 / 634
--1 Bed

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Illinois

Park Tower Apartments is located in Joliet, 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 Park Tower Apartments

What neighborhood is Park Tower Apartments in?

Park Tower Apartments is in the Caterpillar Drive neighborhood.

Is Park Tower Apartments in a walkable area?

Park Tower Apartments has a walk score of 50. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at Park Tower Apartments?

No, Park Tower Apartments has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Park Tower Apartments?

Yes — there are 14 photos of Park Tower Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Park Tower Apartments?

Park Tower Apartments is located at 247 Caterpillar Dr, Joliet, IL 60436.

What is the phone number of Park Tower Apartments?

(815) 725-6990 will put you in contact with the team at Park Tower Apartments.

Does Park Tower Apartments provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Park Tower Apartments is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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