Most are located in the larger metropolitian areas of the state. These apartment complexes offer, for an additional fee, the options of central meal service, housekeeping and laundry.
Federal subsidies are available in some buildings to help lower income tenants pay their rent.
The majority of apartments in newer developments are rented at market rates. Elderly people are using about 2,000 of the 3,000 subsidies currently available through this program. Advertisements are placed in local papers and information is distributed to communities and social service workers when subsidies are available or a waiting list is reopened. The interest rate ranges from 1 to 8 percent, based on the borrower's income. Certain types of repairs can be made to newer homes.