Independent Living
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55 Plus Communities/Independent
Living Residences:
Senior apartment communities,
manufactured home communities and mobile
home parks are tailored to the needs of active
adults over 55 years of age. Residents live
independently and are generally responsible
for their own utilities, and personal care. These
communities do not offer the type of personal
care services that assisted living communities
and memory care facilities provide. Some
55 plus communities provide laundry and
kitchen services, as well as 24-hour staff and/or
concierge to attend to any other needs. Many
communities offer amenities such as:
• Swimming pools
• Dance classes
• Fitness programs
• Art studios
• Religious activities
• Organized card, board and video games
• Billiards
• Putting greens/golf courses
If a community does not offer such
opportunities on site, they may supply
transportation to off-site locations for these
activities. Most community fees include
landscaping services and security
Affordable Housing
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) creates affordable
housing through assistive services for seniors
and the disabled. There are three types of
affordable rent programs:
• Public Housing: owned and run by local
Public Housing Agencies (PHAs).
• Multifamily Subsidized Housing: privately
owned housing that is subsidized by HUD.
• Housing Vouchers: provide rental assistance
to individuals and families for housing in the
private market.
Keep in mind that HUD programs are
designed primarily for independent seniors and
the waiting lists for HUD housing are often long
(from two to five years).
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• Local Senior Discounts
• Local Resource Directory
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