Montgomery Place Chicago

What Montgomery Place Chicago does

Montgomery Place Chicago is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) and Illinois-registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization operating from a single lakefront campus at 5550 South Shore Drive in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood. The community traces its institutional roots to The Church Home, founded in 1888 by Rev. Walter Delafield, and opened as Montgomery Place in 1991. It offers a full continuum of senior living services across four care levels: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, and Short-Term Rehabilitation, serving adults aged 62 and older along with their families in the broader Hyde Park area and Greater Chicago metropolitan region.

The business model is a hybrid of one-time entrance fees and recurring monthly service fees. Under the Entrance Fee Plan, residents pay a one-time fee ranging from $280,500 for a 1BR unit to $459,000 for a 3BR unit (80% refundable options available), plus monthly service fees of $4,530 to $6,480 depending on unit size and care level. An alternative Community Fee Program requires a $50,000 non-refundable fee plus monthly rental starting at $5,200. Ancillary revenue streams include the Life Care at Home in-home care service (extending the care continuum to non-residents across greater Chicago), the Montgomery Club membership program ($325/month per person for non-resident access to amenities), and fee-for-service offerings such as salon services, private transportation, and skilled nursing. The organization employs 51–100 staff and is led by President and CEO Mark Mullahy, with a board of directors chaired by Morag Fullilove.

Distribution is primarily direct sales through an in-house Sales and Marketing team and Community Life Counselors, supplemented by content marketing via The Art of Aging podcast, the Montgomery Messenger newsletter, and active social media channels. Clinical and operational partnerships include UChicago Medicine (with a UC Health physician serving as Medical Director), Trinity Rehab Services for rehabilitation services, Leading Age Illinois, and Dawson Relocation. The Care Assurance Fund provides financial backstop for residents who outlive their resources, reinforcing the organization's charitable mission and resident retention commitment.

Name

Montgomery Place Chicago

Legal name

Montgomery Place

Website

https://montgomeryplace.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Montgomery Place Chicago is a not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community in Hyde Park, Chicago, offering a full continuum of care (independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehab) to adults 62+ in the greater Chicago area, with entry fees ranging from $280,500 to $459,000 and monthly service fees of $4,530 to $6,480.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Living Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (623311), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (623110), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Site CCRCs (HLADAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) with Memory Care (HLADACAD), Life Plan / Entrance-Fee CCRCs (HLADAEAA), Rental / Fee-for-Service CCRCs (HLADAEAB)

Keywords

• Continuing care retirement community
• Senior living services
• Assisted living facility
• Memory care services
• In-home senior care

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Entrance Fees: One-time entrance fees for residents moving into the community under the Entrance Fee Plan, with 80% refundable options available. Fees range from $280,500 for 1BR to $459,000 for 3BR units.
2. Monthly Service Fees: Recurring monthly fees for all residents covering housing, utilities, dining, housekeeping, and access to amenities and activities. Range from $4,530 to $6,480 depending on unit size and care level.
3. Life Care at Home Services: Customized in-home care services for clients in their own homes or at Montgomery Place. Services include personal care, skilled nursing, companionship, and care management. Pricing determined after personalized assessment.
4. Montgomery Club Membership: Monthly membership program for non-residents offering access to wellness classes, dining, activities, and pool access. $325/month per person, $275/month for second person in same household.
5. Ancillary Services: Additional fee-for-service offerings including salon and barber services, wellness and personal care services, laundry and dry cleaning, private transportation, custom interior design, and nursing care services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Montgomery Place is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) that sells senior housing and care on a single Hyde Park campus across five levels — Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, and Short-Term Rehabilitation — bundled with dining, housekeeping, utilities, transportation, wellness programs, and 24/7 security. It also sells Life Care at Home, an in-home personal care and skilled nursing service for clients throughout the greater Chicago area, and the Montgomery Club, a $325/month membership giving non-residents access to amenities and activities.

Product overview

Montgomery Place is a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, offering a full spectrum of senior living options including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, and Short Term Rehab. The community provides related services through Life Care at Home (in-home care) and the Montgomery Club (membership program for non-residents). Supporting wellness and engagement, Montgomery Place offers The Art of Aging Podcast and Montgomery Messenger newsletter, along with financial support through the Care Assurance Fund. The community has served Hyde Park for over 30 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Montgomery Club: A membership program offering non-residents exclusive access to Montgomery Place's lifestyle and community amenities, including wellness classes, pool access, chef-prepared meals, arts programs, and Friday Night Lectures for a monthly fee.
• The Art of Aging Podcast
• Shawn's Place
• Care Assurance Fund

Products and services

• Independent Living Maintenance-free senior residences for active older adults at the CCRC, offering spacious apartments with lake views, dining, housekeeping, utilities, transportation, wellness programs, and access to all community amenities in Hyde Park.
• Assisted Living Personalized support services helping seniors maintain independence while receiving assistance with daily activities, medication management, and access to on-site healthcare within the CCRC.
• Memory Care Specialized program for adults 62+ living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, offering private suites, experienced nursing staff, secure environment, and tailored cognitive support.
• Skilled Nursing Round-the-clock compassionate nursing care with medication management, on-site therapies, and supportive daily services for long-term care residents within the CCRC.
• Short-Term Rehabilitation Personalized rehabilitation therapy services including wound care, wellness programs, transportation to medical appointments, and recovery support for post-surgery or post-hospitalization patients.
• Life Care at Home Customized in-home care services for older adults living at Montgomery Place or throughout the greater Chicago community, offering personal care, skilled nursing, companionship, care management, post-hospital care, and caregiver respite.
• Montgomery Club Membership Monthly membership program for non-residents offering access to wellness classes, chef-prepared meals, heated pool access, arts programs, Friday Night Lectures, and social activities for $325/month ($275/month for a second household member).

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Trinity Rehab ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRehabilitation services partner providing therapy and recovery support to Montgomery Place residents.
• Life Care at HomecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated in-home care program extending Montgomery Place's care continuum to clients throughout the greater Chicago community, whether they live in their own homes or at Montgomery Place. Produced in partnership with the podcast.
• Dawson RelocationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRelocation services partner assisting residents and families with moving needs.
• Leading Age IllinoiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership organization for senior living providers. Montgomery Place aligns with industry standards and best practices through this affiliation.
• The Church HomecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding organization established in 1888 by Rev. Walter Delafield. The Church Home laid the foundation for Montgomery Place and continues as a related entity serving aging parishioners across Hyde Park.
• WipfliminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProfessional services firm providing accounting and consulting support to the organization.
• UChicago MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld-class healthcare provider blocks away from Montgomery Place. Provides residents access to top-tier medical care. Dr. Stacie Levine from UC Health serves as Medical Director for Montgomery Place.
• Illinois AgingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level organization supporting older adults, providing resources and advocacy for senior care services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Five Star Senior Living: Five Star operates independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities across the U.S., including several in the Chicago metropolitan area. Comparable in service breadth to Montgomery Place.
• Atria Senior Living: Atria is a national senior living operator with communities offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Comparable in service mix and pricing tier to Montgomery Place's offerings.
• Sunrise Senior Living: Sunrise operates a national portfolio of assisted living and memory care communities, with a strong reputation in dementia care and a similar service philosophy to Montgomery Place's memory care program.
• Belmont Village Senior Living: Belmont Village operates upscale assisted living and memory care communities with a strong clinical focus and partnerships with academic medical centers, similar to Montgomery Place's UChicago Medicine affiliation.
• Brookdale Senior Living: Brookdale is the largest U.S. senior living operator with a broad portfolio spanning independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing across hundreds of communities, including CCRCs. Overlaps directly with Montgomery Place's full continuum.

Direct peers

• Senior Lifestyle: Senior Lifestyle is a Chicago-based senior living operator with multiple communities in the metropolitan area offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care, directly competing for the same Hyde Park-adjacent senior demographic.
• Life Care Services: Life Care Services is one of the largest CCRC management companies in the U.S., managing entrance-fee life plan communities with full care continuums. Operates with a similar business model to Montgomery Place's entrance-fee structure.
• Trinity Health Senior Communities: Trinity Health Senior Communities operates a network of CCRCs across multiple states with full care continuums and mission-driven, faith-affiliated operations. Closely aligned with Montgomery Place's continuum-of-care and not-for-profit identity.
• Presbyterian Homes: Presbyterian Homes is a faith-based, not-for-profit senior living provider operating multiple CCRCs in the Midwest. Closely mirrors Montgomery Place's mission-driven, not-for-profit, entrance-fee community model.
• The Clare: The Clare is a Chicago-based CCRC located in the Streeterville neighborhood offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. It is the closest geographic and product peer to Montgomery Place within the Chicago market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLmNDkefjwC9ntgNr7LocWM9RsViX6fau6
• Facebookfacebook.com/MontgomeryPlaceChicago
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/montgomery-place-retirement-community
• Instagraminstagram.com/montgomeryplacechi
• Xx.com/MontPlace_CCRC

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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