Independent living
Council Towers North & South
Independent living in Miami Beach, Florida
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1040 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 |
| City | Miami Beach |
| State | Florida |
| Phone | (305)538-1639 |
| Website | https://ehdoc.org/property/council-towers-north-housing-senior-miami-beach/ |
| Age requirement | 62 and older |
| Age rule basis | Section 202 is HUD's housing program for elderly households; eligibility requires the head of household to be age 62 or older. |
| Apartments | 252 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Council Towers North in Miami Beach is a 12-story, federally subsidized HUD Section 202-8 community for seniors, with 125 one-bedroom apartments and 10 accessible units. It is available to households with a member age 62 or older, or a person under 62 with a qualifying disability, with rent at 30 percent of adjusted gross income and income limits applying. Residents have a lobby, community room, library, laundry room, Wi-Fi, and a computer lab, plus monthly blood pressure screening, food distribution, and weekly exercise, yoga, computer, and English classes. The management office at 1040 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 can be reached at (305) 538-1639, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
More about this provider
| EHDOC official property page for Council Towers North at 1040 Collins Ave describes it as one of the best low income apartments for seniors in the heart of Miami Beach, near supermarkets, beaches, galleries and dining, with ocean view from 10th floor, nearby Publix, CVS, Walgreens, South Beach and Flamingo Park, and Free City of Miami Beach Transportation. Units are 1-bedroom in 2 layouts (578 and 619 sq ft, max occupancy 2). Waitlist first come, first served. | |
| Services and programs | Monthly blood pressure screening, food distribution, weekly exercise and yoga classes, computer and English classes; amenities: lobby, community room, library, laundry room, Wi-Fi, computer lab; Service Coordinator Tiffany Mulero; pets welcome per manager |
| Who it serves | Households that include a member 62 years of age or older, or a person under 62 with a qualifying disability; eligibility based on income levels as determined by HUD; 125 units, 12 stories, 10 accessible units (7 handicapped, 3 visual & hearing impaired) |
| Payment types it states | Federally subsidized HUD Section 202-8 property; tenant will pay 30% of household's adjusted gross income for rent; income limits apply |
| Visiting and contact details | Management Office hours Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; apply in person at Management Office, by mail request by phone, or by email application via Inquire form; 1040 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139; Phone (305) 538-1639 |
| Website | https://ehdoc.org/property/council-towers-north-housing-senior-miami-beach/ |
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 Council Towers North & South
Where is Council Towers North & South located?
Council Towers North & South is at 1040 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139.
How do I contact Council Towers North & South?
Call Council Towers North & South at (305)538-1639.
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.