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, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is one of the largest nonprofit, statewide social service providers. LSSI welcomes and serves people from diverse backgrounds. LSSI strives to bring dignity, health, and well-being, and the promise of reaching one’s full potential to the more than 62,000 children, adults, and seniors the organization serves annually. 

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.