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Senior Suites Auburn Gresham
Independent Living · Chicago, IL
Exterior view of Senior Suites Auburn Gresham building Bright dining area with tables and chairs Bright interior common area with seating Common area with seating and large windows

Senior Suites Auburn Gresham

Independent Living · Chicago, IL
1050 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60620 View map
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Located in Chicago, IL, Senior Suites Auburn Gresham is an engaging senior living community that offers supportive independent living in a warm and friendly setting. This expansive multi-story community offers bright, neutral-themed studio and one-bedroom floor plans that provide the convenience of walk-in closet and accessible bathroom features. Spend time doing what you love instead of focusing on mundane tasks with maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry services being provided.

Conveniently located in a walkable neighborhood with public transit, the community provides quick access to coffee shops, restaurants, pharmacies, and other entertainment venues. A broad range of activities and amenities are offered to provide residents with plenty of resources for leisure and enjoyment. Residents stay active and engaged with a full calendar of activities inspired by residents’ passions, interests, and current capabilities.

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #24 / 85Years in operation — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 24th out of 85 independent 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 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.
22 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #54 / 229Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 54th 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.
74 / 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

Additional Services

1 service
TransportationListed as: Grocery transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Minimum Age62 Years Old

Amenities & Lifestyle

On-Site Senior Satellite Center
Emergency Call System

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Room Types
Studio 1 Bed

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Senior Suites Auburn Gresham

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Address 9.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Chicago's city center to Senior Suites Auburn Gresham's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.5 miles to nearest hospital (Holy Cross Hospital)

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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. 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.
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
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Chicago (South Side)
160
Facility 160
IL AVG 84
Rank #10 / 122
Yes
71
Facility 71
IL AVG 51
Rank #58 / 229
18
Facility 18
IL AVG 13
Rank #29 / 85
A+The Washington And Jane Smith Community-Beverly1
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 5
Rank #1 / 102
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 102
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 111
1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community
IL
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Chicago (Uptown)
72
Facility 72
IL AVG 84
Rank #61 / 122
No
92
Facility 92
IL AVG 51
Rank #13 / 229
19
Facility 19
IL AVG 13
Rank #27 / 85
A+The Selfhelp Home, Inc2--
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #24 / 111
Studio / 1 Bed
The Sheridan at Oak Brook
IL
AL
MC
RC
Oak Brook
73
Facility 73
IL AVG 84
Rank #59 / 122
No
34
Facility 34
IL AVG 51
Rank #166 / 229
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #45 / 85
-Bmsh II Oakbrook Il, LLC2
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 5
Rank #69 / 102
3.0
Facility 3.0
IL AVG 1.3
Rank #98 / 102
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #24 / 111
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Mercy Circle Senior Living
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Chicago (Mount Greenwood)
66
Facility 66
IL AVG 84
Rank #66 / 122
Yes
44
Facility 44
IL AVG 51
Rank #132 / 229
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #45 / 85
-Mercy Circle2
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 5
Rank #1 / 102
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 102
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #24 / 111
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Senior Suites Auburn Gresham
IL
Chicago (Auburn Gresham)-Yes
74
Facility 74
IL AVG 51
Rank #54 / 229
22
Facility 22
IL AVG 13
Rank #24 / 85
A+-----Studio / 1 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

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Programs that may help with care and living costs in Illinois

Senior Suites Auburn Gresham 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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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.
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Suites Auburn Gresham

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Senior Suites Auburn Gresham in?
Senior Suites Auburn Gresham is in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago.
02 Is Senior Suites Auburn Gresham in a walkable area?
Senior Suites Auburn Gresham has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
03 How long has Senior Suites Auburn Gresham been in business?
Senior Suites Auburn Gresham has been operating for approximately 22 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
04 Are pets allowed at Senior Suites Auburn Gresham?
Yes, Senior Suites Auburn Gresham allows residents to bring their pets.
05 Are there photos of Senior Suites Auburn Gresham?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Senior Suites Auburn Gresham in the photo gallery on this page.
06 What levels of care does Senior Suites Auburn Gresham provide?
Senior Suites Auburn Gresham offers Independent Living.
07 What is the address of Senior Suites Auburn Gresham?
Senior Suites Auburn Gresham is located at 1050 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60620.
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