Independent living
Lake Ella Manor
Independent living in Tallahassee, Florida
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1433 N Adams St, Tallahassee, FL 32303 |
| City | Tallahassee |
| State | Florida |
| Phone | (850) 224-1341 |
| Website | http://www.rhf.org/location/lake-ella-manor/ |
| 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 | 73 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Lake Ella Manor is a six-story older adult community in Tallahassee surrounded by palm trees, close to grocery stores, restaurants, a Post Office, drug stores and the Tallahassee Mall, with the Senior Center right next door. It is subsidized housing for seniors over 62, with a few apartments for people who are mobility or sensory impaired, and residents pay about 30 percent of their income as rent. Apartments include a full kitchen, an emergency call system and safety rails in the bathroom, and the building offers a community room with a kitchen, an on-site laundry room, elevators and controlled entry access. A Social Service Coordinator is available for residents' personal needs, and the Senior Shuttle, taxis and public buses are conveniently available.
More about this provider
| RHF describes Lake Ella Manor as a lovely six-story building surrounded by Sable and Sego palm trees - a 72-unit older adult community close to grocery stores, restaurants, a Post Office, drug stores, and the Tallahassee Mall, with the Senior Center right next door; studio apartments are approximately 468 square feet and one-bedroom and accessible apartments are approximately 520 square feet. | |
| Services and programs | Residents are active participants in RHF's Project H.A.N.D.S.; a Social Service Coordinator is available for residents' personal needs; one bedroom and convertible apartments include safety rails in bathroom, full kitchen, emergency call system, fire & smoke detectors, fire sprinklers, utilities allowance, water included in rent, heating & air conditioning, carpeting, and window treatments; building amenities include on-site laundry room, individual indoor mailboxes, controlled entry access system, security cameras, on-site generator for emergencies, community room with kitchen, elevators, ample parking, and convenient public transportation; the Senior Center is right next door, and the Senior Shuttle, taxis and public buses are conveniently available |
| Who it serves | A subsidized housing community for seniors over the age of 62, with a few apartments for people who are mobility/sensory impaired; a 72-unit older adult community |
| Payment types it states | Subsidized housing: rent is based on income - a resident pays approximately 30% of their income as rent, and the remainder is paid as a subsidy by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); rent includes heat, water and an electric allowance |
| Visiting and contact details | Visit Us: Lake Ella Manor, 1433 N. Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303; Contact Us: tel 850-224-1341, TDD 1-800-545-1833 x359; Office Hours Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm; there is a waiting list - call 850-224-1341 for the approximate waiting time |
| Website | http://www.rhf.org/location/lake-ella-manor/ |
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 Lake Ella Manor
Where is Lake Ella Manor located?
Lake Ella Manor is at 1433 N Adams St, Tallahassee, FL 32303.
How do I contact Lake Ella Manor?
Call Lake Ella Manor at (850) 224-1341.
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.