Independent living
Mildred and Claude Pepper Towers
Independent living in Miami, Florida
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2350 NW 54th St, Miami, FL 33142 |
| City | Miami |
| State | Florida |
| Phone | (305) 635-6494 |
| 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 | 151 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
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Mildred & Claude Pepper Towers is a 12-story senior community in Miami at 2350 NW 54th Street. It is a federally subsidized HUD property for households that include someone age 62 or older, or a person with a disability of any age, with eligibility based on income. Residents pay 30 percent of the household's adjusted gross income for rent.
The homes are one-bedroom apartments of about 525 square feet, for up to two people. The building has big bedrooms, walk-in closets, and wheelchair-accessible homes, with nine accessible units. There are many parking spaces, and the community is close to public transportation, grocery stores, a bus station, and a Metro rail station.
Shared spaces include a lounge and social area, a community room, an outdoor patio, a theatre, a library, a beauty salon, a card room, a craft room, a computer center, and a fitness center. Staff provide security and 24-hour maintenance, and a service coordinator is on the team. A medical group also comes every three months to offer simple health checks for blood pressure, vision, and balance.
Pets are welcome. The management office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 in the morning to 4:30 in the afternoon, and you can call (305) 635-6494 to ask about applying.
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 Mildred and Claude Pepper Towers
Where is Mildred and Claude Pepper Towers located?
Mildred and Claude Pepper Towers is at 2350 NW 54th St, Miami, FL 33142.
How do I contact Mildred and Claude Pepper Towers?
Call Mildred and Claude Pepper Towers at (305) 635-6494.
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.