What began in 1895 continues today as a mission-driven commitment to affordable housing that strengthens communities while supporting health, independence, and aging in place.
We are proud to be consistently rated a top-10 place to work in the US among senior living organizations.
We have a long, successful history of managing affordable communities for seniors at the very highest standards.
Learn about the mission, beliefs and values that have guided our work with seniors for 130 years.
Embrace Living Communities (ELC) marks 130 years of providing affordable housing and supportive services for older adults and people with disabilities. ELC owns and operates 29 affordable housing communities across Illinois, Florida, and Missouri — including 24 in the greater Chicago region — serving ~2,500 residents. Most of our residents live on fixed incomes and face challenges related to housing insecurity, chronic health conditions, or limited access to care.
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We are proud to provide more than just affordable housing. Our compassionate team connects residents with the programming and resources they need to live well as they age, creating a community where they feel truly welcomed and loved. Support our mission today.
We're proud that our organization consists of 30 communities and serves over 2,500 seniors and people with disabilities in three states. Each community is unique, but they all share one thing in common: they serve as home for those that live there. Our community employees are committed to providing a safe, affordable and welcoming environment where anyone can live an active and dignified life as they age.
“Moving to Orchard Place of Sarasota (Florida) is the biggest difference in the whole wide world”, Kim exclaims when discussing her prior housing situation. There, she often felt isolated and alone, and the environment was drug infested and crowded with security guards. It wasn’t until she visited her parents in nearby Venice Beach that she found the Orchard Place of Sarasota community and uncovered the peace she was looking for… and deserved.
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