CILA Homes

LSSI offers several CILA homes for adults age 18+ with intellectual/developmental disabilities throughout the state. Our goal is to help residents achieve maximum growth and independence in a caring and supportive community setting. LSSI provides residents with structure and supervision, helping them increase self-sufficiency, add to their independent living skills, develop and maintain relationships, and use resources in the community. Recognizing several limitations of our residents, LSSI also insists upon their potential. Some of our homes focus on very specific care needs. All our CILA homes are licensed by the Illinois Department of Human Services.

Fostering Independence & Self-Esteem

Using a person-centered approach to give residents choice and independence, we:

  • provide structure and supervision
  • empower residents to be more self-sufficient
  • encourage independence and safe decision-making
  • add to their independent living skills
  • develop and maintain relationships
  • help residents use resources in the community

We respond to each individual’s dignity with respect and encourage each individual to attain the highest quality of life, personal growth, and spiritual awareness.

-Program Director, The Artesian

Daily Activities

During a typical day, residents may:

  • Attend a workshop or day training program
  • Participate in activities that help with interacting with friends and within the community like bowling, swimming, Special Olympics, and parties
  • Complete household chores like making their bed, washing dishes, setting the table, or cleaning

Care for Physical Needs

Staff members tend to residents’ needs by assisting with bathing, shaving, eating, dressing, and providing medication. Medical professionals provide residents with regular care. If necessary, they are taken to medical specialists.

Maintaining Family Connections

Residents can visit their families as much as they want. In addition, we welcome input from family and friends on how we can improve care for their loved ones.

Locations

To schedule a tour at any of our CILA Homes, please call 833.610.LSSI (5774).

The Artesian

West Ridge Neighborhood
Chicago, IL 60659

Palmer Square

Logan Square Neighborhood
Chicago, IL 60647

Sterling

Sterling, IL 61081