Independent living
Heritage Oaks of Ocala
Independent living in Ocala, Florida
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2820 SW 34th St, Ocala, FL 34474 |
| City | Ocala |
| State | Florida |
| Phone | (352) 854-1515 |
| Website | https://goodwill-suncoast.org/heritage-oaks-of-ocala-more-information/ |
| 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 | 72 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Heritage Oaks of Ocala offers affordable one-bedroom apartments in Ocala, in Marion County, for low-income seniors who live on a fixed income. Goodwill-Suncoast runs the apartments and describes them as convenient and well-maintained, with on-site staff. Help with rent comes through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, called HUD. A HUD subsidy can lower rent to 30 percent of a person's income. Income limits apply. For Heritage Oaks of Ocala, the limits stated are $19,500 for one person and $22,250 for two people. Goodwill says its facilities usually have an ongoing waiting list.
More about this provider
| Operator Goodwill Industries-Suncoast page: Heritage Oaks offers low-income senior affordable apartments for those on a fixed income — one-bedroom apartments for low-income seniors, described as quality subsidized apartments in Ocala. | |
| Services and programs | Goodwill-Suncoast offers one-bedroom apartments to low-income seniors; the page describes HUD rental help including Privately-Owned Subsidized Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), and notes an ongoing waiting list with apartments available at Heritage Oaks. |
| Who it serves | Low-income seniors living on a fixed income in Marion County and Ocala. |
| Payment types it states | HUD rent subsidies are made available to reduce rent to 30% of income; income limits apply (page states gross income limits for Heritage Oaks of Ocala of $19,500 for 1 person or $22,250 for 2 people). |
| Website | https://goodwill-suncoast.org/heritage-oaks-of-ocala-more-information/ |
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 Heritage Oaks of Ocala
Where is Heritage Oaks of Ocala located?
Heritage Oaks of Ocala is at 2820 SW 34th St, Ocala, FL 34474.
How do I contact Heritage Oaks of Ocala?
Call Heritage Oaks of Ocala at (352) 854-1515.
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.