Joshua Arms of LSSI, is an affordable senior residence apartment and supportive living community in Joliet. Since 1978, Joshua Arms, previously known as Salem Tower, has been a leader in providing comfortable, secure, and affordable living for seniors.

With over 230 apartments, we will find a place for you. We provide apartment-style living for adults 62+ years old and disabled persons aged 18+ who require the design features of our accessible units. Our supportive living units —The Oaks — offer personal care assistance and housekeeping services to individuals 65 and older.

Our social service coordinators can help with federal, state, and local benefits. Joshua Arms of LSSI has a no smoking policy.

Mission Statement

Responding to the Gospel, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois brings healing, justice, and wholeness to people and communities.

LSSI Overview

Serving Illinois since 1867, LSSI is a statewide, nonprofit social service organization of the three Illinois synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). LSSI is the largest statewide social service provider.

LSSI provides critical programs for the state’s most at-risk residents, including foster care, adoption, mental health services, alcohol and drug treatment, affordable senior housing, home care services, residential programs for people with developmental disabilities, and programs that help formerly incarcerated individuals integrate back into society.