Independent living
Sweetwater Towers
Independent living in Sweetwater, Florida
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 10750 SW 4th St, Sweetwater, FL 33174 |
| City | Sweetwater |
| State | Florida |
| Phone | 305-220-2648 |
| Website | https://www.voaflorida.org/locations/sweetwater-towers/ |
| 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 | 100 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Sweetwater Towers in Sweetwater is a gated, four-story building with 98 one- and two-bedroom apartments for residents 62 years of age and over. Volunteers of America of Florida says the community provides affordable housing that lets seniors live independently on a fixed income, with an on-site Service Coordinator who can help with transportation, benefit entitlement and more. Residents share a community room, a laundry room, gardens and outdoor benches, and gather for bingo, movies, religious services, holiday celebrations and other socialization events organized with the active tenant association.
More about this provider
| Sweetwater Towers Apartments is a four-story gated building for residents 62 and over with 98 units (1BR and 2BR) and 50 parking spaces, with maintained grounds, outdoor common areas with benches, centrally located minutes from Miami International Airport, Dolphin and International Malls, supermarkets, pharmacies and restaurants, with public bus transportation available. | |
| Services and programs | On-site Service Coordinator who can assist with coordination of additional services such as transportation and benefit entitlement. Amenities: a kitchen where residents play bingo, take part in religious services, watch movies, hold events and celebrate holidays; active tenant association that organizes activities with staff; community room; on-site maintenance; laundry room; beautiful gardens; socialization events. |
| Who it serves | Residents 62 years of age and over; must be 62 or older or meet disability requirements 18 or older; must meet income guidelines and pass background check. Provides affordable housing to seniors to live independently on a fixed income. |
| Visiting and contact details | 10750 SW 4th Street, Sweetwater, FL 33193 (as stated on the page); (305) 220-2648; TDD/TTY (800) 955-8771; sweetwater@voa-fla.org. |
| Website | https://www.voaflorida.org/locations/sweetwater-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 Sweetwater Towers
Where is Sweetwater Towers located?
Sweetwater Towers is at 10750 SW 4th St, Sweetwater, FL 33174.
How do I contact Sweetwater Towers?
Call Sweetwater Towers at 305-220-2648.
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.