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Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge
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Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge

5839 S Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge

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Senior Suites Garfield Ridge is an excellent senior living community, located in Chicago, IL, offering comfortable independent living. Residents experience a maintenance-free living with on-site maintenance personnel, monthly housekeeping and free laundry rooms available. Relax in comfortable and spacious apartments, ranging from studios to one-bedroom apartments.

The community aims to provide its residents with a fulfilling lifestyle through a well-planned calendar of activities and plentiful amenities. Emergency call systems and 24/7 professional team members are available to provide residents with assistance when they need it. Residents enjoy the convenience of transportation services and weekly grocery transportation to ensure residents always have their favorite ingredients and dishes.

Facility Direct Line (773) 229-1533
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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 #51 / 189Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 51st out of 189 homes 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 cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. 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.
24 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #77 / 585Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 77th out of 585 homes 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 cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. 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.
83 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
C+ Not Accredited
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What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 62 Years Old

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Address 5839 S Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

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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.
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
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Chicago (South Side)
82
Facility 82
IL AVG 80
Rank #135 / 379
Yes
71
Facility 71
IL AVG 51
Rank #129 / 585
17
Facility 17
IL AVG 15
Rank #80 / 189
A+The Washington And Jane Smith Community-Beverly10
25
Facility 25
IL AVG 7
Rank #249 / 276
2.5
Facility 2.5
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #203 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community
IL
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Chicago (Uptown)
72
Facility 72
IL AVG 80
Rank #168 / 379
No
92
Facility 92
IL AVG 51
Rank #23 / 585
18
Facility 18
IL AVG 15
Rank #74 / 189
A+The Selfhelp Home, Inc4
25
Facility 25
IL AVG 7
Rank #249 / 276
6.3
Facility 6.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #272 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed
Mercy Circle Senior Living
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Chicago (Mount Greenwood)
43
Facility 43
IL AVG 80
Rank #290 / 379
Yes
44
Facility 44
IL AVG 51
Rank #357 / 585
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 15
Rank #121 / 189
-Mercy Circle2
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Autumn Green at Wright Campus
IL
AL
CCRC
Chicago (Dunning)
25
Facility 25
IL AVG 80
Rank #351 / 379
Yes
68
Facility 68
IL AVG 51
Rank #142 / 585
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 15
Rank #121 / 189
-Bre Rook Sh Autumn Green At Wright Campus LLC1
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 7
Rank #1 / 276
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 276
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #62 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge
IL
Chicago (Garfield Ridge)-Yes
83
Facility 83
IL AVG 51
Rank #77 / 585
24
Facility 24
IL AVG 15
Rank #51 / 189
C+------Studio / 1 Bed

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every IL community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Illinois

Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge is located in Chicago, 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 Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge

What neighborhood is Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge in?

Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge is in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood of Chicago.

Is Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge in a walkable area?

Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

How long has Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge been in business?

Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge has been operating for approximately 24 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge?

Yes, Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge allows residents to bring their pets.

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What is the address of Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge?

Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge is located at 5839 S Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60638.

What is the phone number of Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge?

(773) 229-1533 will put you in contact with the team at Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge.

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