Independent living
Sunshine Villas
Independent living in Lehigh Acres, Florida
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1291 Broad St W, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 |
| City | Lehigh Acres |
| State | Florida |
| Phone | (239) 369-9161 |
| Website | https://phhf.com/assets/APs/HSF%20RSP%20HOTMA.pdf |
| Age requirement | 62 and older |
| Age rule basis | HUD designates this property's client group as elderly, and HUD multifamily elderly housing eligibility is age 62 or older for the head of household. |
| Apartments | 48 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
More about this provider
| Presbyterian Homes of South Florida dba Sunshine Villas & Sunshine Villas Annex was built and designated to serve elderly persons and families, funded through Section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 until the original HUD mortgages were satisfied; for the purpose of the Resident Selection Plan, Sunshine Villas & Sunshine Villas Annex are collectively referred to as a single community. | |
| Services and programs | Smoke-free community; owner has continued to maintain the same quality, affordable senior housing concept and continues to utilize the same HUD guidelines for all conventional or Non-Section 8 applicants and residents |
| Who it serves | Built and designated to serve elderly persons and families; elderly family defined as a family whose head, co-head, spouse, or sole member is a person who is at least 62 years of age (may include two persons at least 62 living together, or one person at least 62 living with a live-in aide) |
| Payment types it states | Receives project based multifamily housing assistance payments for 43 apartments (10 at Sunshine Villas and 33 at Sunshine Villas Annex) through a contract with HUD under the Section 8 Loan Management Set-Aside (LMSA) program; accepts housing choice vouchers for conventional (non-Section 8) apartments only; originally funded through Section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 until July 2012 and January 2017 when the original HUD mortgages were satisfied |
| Visiting and contact details | Sunshine Villas & Sunshine Villas Annex, 1200 Broad Street West, Lehigh Acres, Florida 33936; Phone: (239) 369-1414; Fax: (239) 369-5006; TTY: (800) 955-8771; Owner: Presbyterian Homes of South Florida, Inc.; Management Agent: Presbyterian Homes and Housing Foundation of Florida, Inc.; Mailing Address: 1301 Woodward Court, Lehigh Acres, Florida 33936 |
| Website | https://phhf.com/assets/APs/HSF%20RSP%20HOTMA.pdf |
Who pays for independent living?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- How to Pay for Independent Living: Rent, Income, and Rental Help
- What Senior Apartments Cost: Rent, Fees, and What the Monthly Payment Covers
Independent living guide · Paying for care
Common questions about Sunshine Villas
Where is Sunshine Villas located?
Sunshine Villas is at 1291 Broad St W, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936.
How do I contact Sunshine Villas?
Call Sunshine Villas at (239) 369-9161.
How much does independent living cost?
There is no single price for independent living. Rent is set by each community and varies a lot by city. The cost survey this site uses does not publish a national median for independent living, so we do not print one. Medicare does not pay for it, so families pay the rent out of pocket. See our guide to independent living costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for independent living?
No. Medicare does not pay rent or housing costs. It pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits. The housing itself is paid out of pocket.
What is the difference between independent living and assisted living?
Independent living is housing for older adults who can live on their own. It gives a private home, meals in some places, and social activities. It does not include help with daily tasks. Assisted living adds that help. Staff help with bathing, dressing, and medicine, and staff are on hand day and night.
Who else pays for independent living besides Medicare?
Families pay the rent out of pocket. No insurance pays for independent living rent. Low-income senior apartments funded by HUD keep rent lower for people who qualify. Some veterans put VA pension payments toward the rent.