Supportive Living in Chicagoland
62 supportive living communities across Chicago and the collar counties.
Illinois's Supportive Living Program (SLP) is a state Medicaid-funded alternative to nursing home care -- apartment-style housing with meals, personal care, and 24-hour staff availability, for older adults and for younger adults with physical disabilities who meet the program's income and level-of-care requirements. It's run through the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), not IDPH.
This is sometimes called "Medicaid assisted living," since it functions similarly to private-pay assisted living but is funded through Medicaid for residents who qualify financially. Some supportive living communities also carry a dementia-care designation for residents with Alzheimer's or another dementia; others specifically serve younger adults (22-64) with physical disabilities rather than the general 65-and-older population.
Because supportive living generates no referral fees for the big paid senior-living directories, it tends to be underrepresented in most consumer search results -- even though it's often the most realistic option for a family relying on Medicaid. Every listing here comes directly from HFS's own published list of operational Supportive Living facilities.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Illinois's Supportive Living Program?
It's a state Medicaid program that funds apartment-style assisted-living-equivalent housing for older adults and younger adults with physical disabilities, as a lower-cost alternative to nursing home placement, administered by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
Who qualifies for supportive living in Illinois?
Generally, adults 65 and older, or adults 22-64 with a physical disability, who meet Medicaid's income and asset limits and a required level-of-care assessment. Eligibility rules can change, so confirm current requirements directly with HFS or the facility.
Does Medicaid cover the full cost of supportive living?
Medicaid covers the service and care costs under the program. Residents typically contribute toward room and board based on their income (for most, this is their Social Security/SSI income minus a small personal needs allowance) -- confirm the specific arrangement with the facility.