Independent Living Options for Seniors

Margaret Ford Manor provides 60 one-bedroom units under Section 202 programs for low-income seniors, 62 and over.

Steps to Apply

  • Contact Margaret Ford Manor directly at (773) 924-9171 to request an application package.

  • Eligibility:

    • Age 62 or older

    • U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant status.

  • Submit application with required documents:

    • Proof of income.

    • ID/social security cards for all household members.

    • Proof of citizenship/eligibility.

  • Join waitlist if approved wait times vary; prioritized by date/time received. You'll be notified when a unit is available.

Explore the Apartments at Margaret Ford Manor

A Look Inside Our Community Spaces

Independent Living Services

  • Social service coordination for resident needs.

  • Convenient on-site laundry and community spaces.

Community Activities

  • Social and recreational gatherings.

  • Neighborhood connections and local partnerships.

Meet The People Who Live Here

Comfortable, Affordable Living: One Bedroom at Margaret Ford Manor

Each one‑bedroom apartment at Margaret Ford Manor is designed to support independent, comfortable living for adults, age 62 or older, on Chicago’s South Side. These spacious, accessible units offer a private bedroom, updated kitchen, and convenient layout - perfect for residents who value both privacy and community.

Modern kitchen with gray cabinets, a marble countertop, a double sink, and a black refrigerator.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a marble countertop, a double sink, a stainless steel stove, and a black refrigerator.
Kitchen with white cabinets, marble countertop, marble backsplash, stainless steel sink, and a ceiling light fixture.
Interior view of an empty living room with light green walls, wood flooring, a wall-mounted light fixture, a small open kitchen area with light-colored cabinets and a stove, and a hallway with a closet and an electrical panel.
Empty room with a window that has venetian blinds, a ceiling light fixture, baseboard heater, and hardwood flooring.
Empty closet with open double doors, a single shelf, and hanging rod inside, next to a window with blinds.
Empty closets with white doors, one open and one partially open, inside a room with light-colored walls and wooden flooring.
A beige-tiled bathroom with a bathtub, grab bars, a showerhead, a small mirrored cabinet above a sink, and a wall-mounted mirror with lights.
Empty room with beige walls, wooden floor, window with blinds, and wall heater underneath the window.

Ready to Contact Us?

Margaret Ford Manor is here to help you find affordable senior living in Bronzeville.

Whether you're inquiring about availability, need application details, our team is ready to assist.

📞 Call us today: (773) 924-9171
📍 Visit us at: 4500 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60653