I wanted my cousin to be in the Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge. We did an in-person tour there. I liked the idea that it has walk-in showers with grab bars, they offer light housekeeping, they offer complimentary laundry, they have a laundry room on each floor. They had a little gathering area on each floor with tables and TV, and people could gather there and socialize. I liked the fact that they have a shuttle bus that takes the residents shopping once a week. I liked that it's a secure building. To enter the building, you have to have a key card. Each room comes with a complete kitchen, stove, refrigerator, and the residents do their cooking. They have a bus stop right in front of the building, an enclosed bus stop for people who don't have cars, and don't drive, can get on a bus and go wherever they have to go. The building seems to be well maintained. The staff was very, very helpful, very informative.
Reviews of Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge
Independent Living Reviews for Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge
July 13, 2021
I visited this facility
July 16, 2019
I visited this facility
I was happy with Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge. I mentioned that my mother had section eight, and they said they have a process for that. They were very helpful and informative. It's very clean, and most of the employees were very professional. The outside appearance was very good, and there was a gated parking lot for the residents. It wasn't an institutional atmosphere.
Provider Response
Thank you Gilbert! We are happy we were able to be helpful during this process. We will pass on your kind words to our deserving staff.
November 08, 2017
I visited this facility
I visited Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge. The building has been there for some time. I thought it was a little bit too small and compact for me. It was clean but needed a little bit of tidying up. The staff was professional. I did not see any activities. The dining area was quite nice, and the residents seemed to be comfortable.
April 25, 2017
I visited this facility
I visited Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge. Everything was nearby, and it was in a good location. The facility layout was very nice and it was very well cared for, clean, and very well maintained. The staff was very friendly, very helpful, and answered any question that I asked. The room was very nice. We looked at a studio that was too small for me, but it was nice.
Provider Response
Thank you for taking the time to write a review; we are delighted that you enjoyed your visit with us!
January 06, 2017
I visited this facility
Senior Suites-Garfield Ridge is the neighborhood that I’m from. It was a very clean and very pleasant facility. The people were wonderful. The 1-bedroom and the studio apartment had nice views and very clean halls. It was really nice, but they had no opening. I was put on the waiting list, and I waited a couple of months, but I just couldn’t wait any longer.
November 20, 2016
I visited this facility
Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge is very busy, and I didn't see a lot of stores that seniors can go to. It was a very clean facility, and the manager I met was very accommodating; they answer any questions and assist you with any needs you may have. They can improve on parking. It's kind of frustrating because there's no place to park, and they didn’t inform me prior to me coming that there wouldn’t be a place to park. Parking is very limited, and you have to park on the street. The stores are also extremely far.
November 17, 2016
I visited this facility
Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge's facilities were very clean and quiet. The girl there said that they check on all the seniors once a day. They call them, and if they don't answer, they check on them. They take them to the grocery store, and there was a lot that I remember liking there. I liked that it's clean and that he can go out and do his own thing. I think they're very high quality, and the seniors there seemed very happy. I think the cost is very economical. They have to supply their own furniture in the apartments.
October 13, 2016
I visited this facility
I liked the Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge. I was impressed with that, I made a couple of friends there, the lady who took me around was very friendly, and I saw that it was a diverse community. I just really connected there, and that was my second choice.
September 13, 2016
I visited this facility
We’re on a waiting list at Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge right now. It was very nice. The staff was very polite and took us up to see the whole suites. Everything was very clean. It was convenient because there was parking. They had a laundry facility and a big dining room.
May 10, 2016
I visited this facility
Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge was wonderful. Ally was a wonderful person who took the time to talk to us, treated us kindly, made us feel comfortable, and almost made us feel like family. She was very personable, very knowledgeable, and took her time to talk to my mom even though Mom wasn't really coherent at that time. She showed Mom the different apartments. She's just a very smart and loving person and really made a very big difference. The dining area was nice, updated, clean, and large. Overall, it's a great facility. They have bingo, go out once a week to go shopping, have church services on Sundays, and pizza parties. They have a mini shopping day where a vendor will come in and set up a little store and the residents could come down and purchase stuff. The residents can eat in the dining area or take-out or cook in their rooms. People must try and go to that facility. They really need to take a look at this place.
December 08, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Although the signing of the paperwork took some time, the office staff were very cordial and easy to deal with. Moved in most of relative's belongings seamlessly{with the valued help of Alonzo}. Resident not fully moved in yet, so can't fully grade the facilities until later time.
July 20, 2015
I visited this facility
At Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge, the only thing that they have was a studio. They didn't have a one-bedroom. Anyway, the person there that day was really nice. As a matter of fact, she got me an appointment with another facility.
At Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge, they didn't have any meals coming in, so you basically have to cook for yourself. They would take the residents to the grocery store, but we didn't talk about activities because I wasn't there that long. After I found they only had a studio, I basically left. The facility was nice, but it wasn't as nice as the other facility.
Provider Response
Thank you very much for taking the time to provide your feedback on Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge. I am sorry we did not have an available apartment which would best suit your needs. I am however, pleased that you have been referred to one of our other communities & am hopeful you will be one of our new residents!
Lisa Reed, Vice President of Operations, 312-673-4508
December 28, 2014
I am/was a resident of this facility
I’m at Senior Suites – Garfield. It’s a nice place. The staff seemed to be knowledgeable. I don’t eat there; I cook my own meals. They have activities, but I don’t participate. I am very happy with them. I’m committed there for a one year lease.
April 21, 2014
I visited this facility
Senior Suites is nice. I like them over there. The staff seems to be nice and friendly. The rooms are nice, clean, and roomy. The food was good; I enjoyed it. They have bingo and dominoes.
September 23, 2013
I visited this facility
What stood out the most to us at Garfield Ridge was the personnel. They were helpful and concerned. They would walk you through every step. If you couldn't understand, they would explain it to you. They would tell you what had to be done. They took us to a model apartment. The place looked nice to me and my friend liked it. They had a lot of activities. However, the location wasn't where she really want it to be.
Costs for Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge
Services and Amenities of Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge
Costs
- All Inclusive Rent
- Fee Structure Extra: We Participate In The Choice Housing Voucher Program With Cha
- Independent Living Starting At: $955/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We Do Not Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchens
Features
- Resident Transportation
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
Cleaning services
- Private Cleaning Services
- Housekeeping
Technology and entertainment
- Technology Extra: Emergency Call System
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Games
- Wii Sports
General
- Minimum Age: 62
- Pets: Small Pets Allowed
About Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge
Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge in Chicago offers 87 studio and one bedroom affordable senior apartment homes with an array of desirable amenities. Income qualified residents, 62 years old and better, enjoy complimentary laundry facilities, spacious, well-appointed community areas designed for opportunities for social engagement and camaraderie as well as Wellness Everyday programs throughout the month. Schedule a tour and visit our Garfield Ridge affordable income housing community today.
*Residents must financially qualify for the community and the apartment for which they reside. Rental rates are based on availability, the specific income designation for the specific apartment and the applicant’s income. Rate and income levels are determined and monitored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Get CostsMap of Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge
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