These buildings are usually designed to be accessible for the disabled and are often located near shopping and other services. The rent is adjusted to a percentage of the older person s income. Most types of subsidized housing disqualify applicants whose assets exceed certain limits. Most of these buildings offer few services beyond an on-site manager and vans to take residents shopping once a week. Some provide more services although they are not required to do so.
Residents normally prepare meals in their own apartments.
Information about subsidized congregate housing can be obtained from the local housing authority or HUD office. Senior Apartments Senior Apartments are sometimes called Congregate Residences or Senior Retirement Apartments. These are apartment complexes for individuals or couples with extra services included in the rent. They require residents to manage their own personal needs. Individual units have locks on their doors like conventional apartments.