2.8 miles from city center
Description

Located in Mount Vernon, Illinois, Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive is a memory care community designed from the ground up to provide seniors with a warm, welcoming, and home-like environment. No matter where a resident is on their life journey, they can enjoy a full and dignified life in this community. The peaceful surroundings resemble a private residence, and the activities are designed to engage residents’ minds and encourage the use of their current skills. Residents and their families can have peace of mind knowing the care team is available to assist with daily living activities.

When residents move into Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive, their world often opens up with new relationships and activities. The care team provides personalized and meaningful experiences, ensuring residents feel well-known. Residents can participate in a variety of engaging activities, from age-appropriate fitness classes and cornhole tournaments to trivia nights, painting workshops, and music performances. The community also organizes outings to local attractions and scenic drives. Residents can savor delicious, nutritionally balanced meals three times a day in the restaurant-style dining room, with dementia-friendly menu options and personal dining assistance available.

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What does this place offer?

Pets Allowed Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes 360 sq. ft
Housing Options Suite
Building Type Single-story

Amenities

Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation

Type of Care Available

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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Tennessee Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
CHOICES Program
TN Medicaid CHOICES
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Tennessee 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).
  • TN Specifics: Managed care model; high rural demand.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Tennessee Options for Community Living
TN Options
  • General: Age 60+, Tennessee resident, at risk of nursing home.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
  • TN Specifics: Limited funding; rural/urban balance.
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Tennessee Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, TN 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).
  • TN Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Tennessee LIHEAP
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, TN resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • TN Specifics: Covers gas, electric, propane; emergency aid available.
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Tennessee Family Caregiver Support Program
  • General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TN resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
  • TN Specifics: Includes grandparent caregivers; high rural demand.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Tennessee SCSEP
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, TN resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • TN Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP/Goodwill partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Tennessee VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, TN 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).
  • TN Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Elderly Nutrition Program
Tennessee Elderly Nutrition Program
  • General: Age 60+, TN resident; no income limit but prioritizes low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • TN Specifics: Serves ~50,000 annually; 200+ congregate sites plus Meals on Wheels.
  • Services: Congregate meals ($5-$7/meal value) at senior centers, home-delivered meals ($5-$7/meal).
Property Tax Relief Program
Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program
  • General: Age 65+, TN resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$45,000/year (household, excludes half of Social Security).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • TN Specifics: Rebates up to $1,000; serves ~100,000 annually.
  • Services: Tax rebates (~$250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Tennessee Seniors

TN Medicaid CHOICES

CHOICES Program

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Tennessee 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).
  • TN Specifics: Managed care model; high rural demand.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
TN Options

Tennessee Options for Community Living

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+, Tennessee resident, at risk of nursing home.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
  • TN Specifics: Limited funding; rural/urban balance.
Benefits
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Tennessee Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, TN 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).
  • TN Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Tennessee LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, TN resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • TN Specifics: Covers gas, electric, propane; emergency aid available.
Benefits
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
Tennessee Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Eligibility
  • General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TN resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
  • TN Specifics: Includes grandparent caregivers; high rural demand.
Benefits
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Tennessee SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, TN resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • TN Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP/Goodwill partnership.
Benefits
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Tennessee VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, TN 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).
  • TN Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.
Benefits
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Tennessee Elderly Nutrition Program

Elderly Nutrition Program

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+, TN resident; no income limit but prioritizes low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • TN Specifics: Serves ~50,000 annually; 200+ congregate sites plus Meals on Wheels.
Benefits
  • Services: Congregate meals ($5-$7/meal value) at senior centers, home-delivered meals ($5-$7/meal).
Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program

Property Tax Relief Program

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, TN resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$45,000/year (household, excludes half of Social Security).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • TN Specifics: Rebates up to $1,000; serves ~100,000 annually.
Benefits
  • Services: Tax rebates (~$250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000).
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