Independent living
Trinity Towers West
Independent living in Melbourne, Florida
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 650 E Strawbridge Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901 |
| City | Melbourne |
| State | Florida |
| Phone | (321) 723-7512 |
| Website | https://www.poah.org/news/melbourne-fl-city-officials-investors-and-residents-celebrate-groundbreaking-trinity-towers |
| 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 | 192 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Trinity Towers West is a 17-story affordable senior housing building in downtown Melbourne, owned by the nonprofit Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) and managed by POAH Communities. Its 192 apartments are designated for older adults, with studio and one-bedroom homes under Section 8, tax-credit and related affordable housing programs. Residents are part of a campus that offers service programs such as nutrition and meal programs, blood pressure checks, monthly socials and sessions with local health care providers.
More about this provider
| Trinity Towers West (192 units) was acquired by Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) from Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in June 2013 as part of a 510 unit senior housing portfolio that also includes Trinity Towers East (156 units) and Trinity Towers South (162 units). The project is supported by Florida Housing Finance Corporation, HUD and the Housing Authority of Brevard County, among others. | |
| Services and programs | The $9 million renovation of this 17 story building will include all new windows, roof replacement, flooring upgrades, energy efficiency measures, HVAC, and all new kitchens. Health and fire safety upgrades include pull cords in the bedrooms, a new fire alarm panel, and fire sprinklers on every floor and in every unit. There will be 10 new fully accessible units and ADA changes to the common areas. Financing includes 56 new Project Based Section 8 vouchers from the Housing Authority of Brevard County. |
| Who it serves | Trinity Towers West is a senior affordable housing building — hundreds of senior residents of Trinity Towers West joined the groundbreaking celebration; the portfolio is described as affordable housing for seniors. |
| Website | https://www.poah.org/news/melbourne-fl-city-officials-investors-and-residents-celebrate-groundbreaking-trinity-towers |
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 Trinity Towers West
Where is Trinity Towers West located?
Trinity Towers West is at 650 E Strawbridge Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901.
How do I contact Trinity Towers West?
Call Trinity Towers West at (321) 723-7512.
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.