8.2 miles from city center
Description

Overlooking the beautiful Lake Michigan, Admiral at the Lake is a serene and inviting senior living community in the vibrant neighborhood of Chicago, IL, offering luxury independent living. Ensuring residents enjoy a comfortable and convenient lifestyle even as their needs change, the community also offers residents access to assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and skilled nursing services through its Lifecare policy. Residents are provided with spacious, maintenance-free apartments, just steps away from the city’s vibrant neighborhood, natural wonders, and cultural opportunities for a dynamic city life experience.

With its robust programming, including wellness and fitness programs, classes, arts & crafts programs, and more, the community ensures residents are provided with the opportunities they need to live a full, enriching life. Exceptional dining, featuring varied menus and an in-house dietitian that works with the Executive Chef to create healthy and delicious meals, further enhances residents’ lifestyle and health. A fitness & wellness center, swimming pool & jacuzzi, a movie theater, green spaces and other amenities are offered to further enhance residents’ living experience.

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What does this place offer?

Room Sizes 745 / 825 / 848 / 1014 / 1024 / 1077 / 1106 / 1217 / 1546
Housing Options 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type High-rise

Amenities

Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Wellness Programs
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Comparison Chart

Compare senior living communities around the area
Community
Type of Care
Location
Bed Options
Bed Count
Pets Allowed
Admiral at the Lake
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Chicago
1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
No
Brookdale Lakeshore Drive
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Chicago
1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
Yes
Brookdale Lake View
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Chicago
1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
No
Sunrise of Lincoln Park
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Chicago
1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
Yes
Encore Village of Schaumburg
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Schaumburg
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
Yes

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Illinois Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Care Program
Illinois CCP
  • General: Age 60+, Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,215/month (individual).
  • Asset Limits: $17,500 (individual, excludes home, car).
  • IL Specifics: High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.
  • Services: 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)
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Illinois resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • IL Specifics: Limited slots; urban/rural balance.
  • Services: 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
  • General: Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability, 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 Specifics: ~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.
  • Services: 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
  • General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.
  • Services: 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
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Illinois SCSEP
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Illinois resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • IL Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Illinois Optional State Supplementation
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: ~$50-$500/month based on facility type.
  • Services: 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
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Illinois Seniors

Illinois CCP

Community Care Program

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+, Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,215/month (individual).
  • Asset Limits: $17,500 (individual, excludes home, car).
  • IL Specifics: High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.
Benefits
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/day), adult day services ($65/day), emergency home response systems ($30/month).
IL Respite (via NFCSP)

Illinois Respite Program

Eligibility
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Illinois resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • IL Specifics: Limited slots; urban/rural balance.
Benefits
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$65/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability, 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 Specifics: ~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility), meals, housekeeping, medication management, respite (~240 hours/year).
Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.
Benefits
  • Services: 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.).
Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.
Benefits
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Illinois SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Illinois resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • IL Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Illinois Optional State Supplementation

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: ~$50-$500/month based on facility type.
Benefits
  • Services: Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs.
Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.
Benefits
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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