Montclare Senior Residences of Avalon Park is an apartment community at 1200 E 78th St in Chicago's Grand Crossing neighborhood, designed for seniors aged 55 and over, though some services and units specifically require residents to be 62 or older, and it's mostly home to older adults from Chicago's African American community and is focused on low-income seniors, providing both independent and assisted living options in two seven-story buildings with a total of 224 units that include spacious studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, many of which are accessible. Residents can expect private apartments with multiple floor plans, private rooms, full modern kitchens with full-size appliances including dishwashers, and individually controlled heating and air conditioning. Montclare runs with a family-owned atmosphere, so you'll find the staff friendly, helpful, and committed to hospitality, helping residents with supportive care, including assistance for activities like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
There are many on-site amenities available, like a beauty and barber shop, large shared laundry rooms, free shuttle van service to grocery stores, a business center, library, fitness center, arts and crafts room, and a spacious community room for social events or watching the big-screen TV, plus outdoor spaces such as a private courtyard, patio, and pavilion for recreational activities or simply getting some fresh air. Residents can join plenty of social activities, enjoy nutritious meals made by a professional chef with dietary accommodations, and use storage lockers if they need extra space. There's transportation offered to help get to doctor appointments, local shopping, and other errands around Chicago, plus easy access to Metra trains for trips farther out, and residents will receive 24-hour emergency medical alert pendants and have access to a medical consultation room if anything urgent comes up. Housekeeping, laundry services, and medication management add to the convenience, while residents are responsible for their own gas, electric, and water bills.
The complex itself doesn't allow for pets except with approval, and parking is limited, with one space available per unit included in the rent, though details about garages aren't clearly listed. Montclare stands out for legal protections, supporting seniors of all backgrounds and providing strong policies against discrimination, including protections for the LGBTQ community based on orientation and gender identity. A Project Based Voucher program is offered for rental assistance, with 34 units reserved for people age 62 and up and 204 units eligible overall, making housing more affordable for many. The buildings have elevators, and both male and female residents are welcome. Montclare is off the market right now on Trulia, meaning it's not currently listed for rent or sale, and it's managed by Pacific Management, Inc. as well as MR Properties, LLC, with a network of senior living advisors ready to help families through the application process. The community has earned a 4.0-star rating from residents and visitors, and with amenities catering to physical, social, mental, and emotional needs, Montclare's focused on providing a gracious, safe lifestyle for seniors with plenty of activities and support as needed, so people looking for a friendly senior living apartment in Chicago's South Side might find it a comfortable choice for living independently or with some help.
