Park Tower Apartments

Q: What neighborhood is Park Tower Apartments in?

Park Tower Apartments is in the Caterpillar Drive neighborhood.

Q: 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.

Q: Are there photos of Park Tower Apartments?

Yes — there are 9 photos of Park Tower Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.

Q: What is the address of Park Tower Apartments?

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

Q: What is the phone number of Park Tower Apartments?

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

Q: Is Park Tower Apartments Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Park Tower Apartments is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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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Types of Care at Park Tower Apartments

Independent Living

Walk Score: 50 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

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

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

What does this home offer?

Minimum Age: 62 Years Old

Room Sizes: 500 sq. ft

Housing Options: 1 Bed

Building Type: High-rise

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

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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

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.

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).

~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).

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).

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).

~$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

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)

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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 there photos of Park Tower Apartments?

Yes — there are 9 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.

Is Park Tower Apartments Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Park Tower Apartments is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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