Independent living
Odd Fellow Heritage Apartments
Independent living in Buffalo, Illinois
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 406 S Main St, Buffalo, IL 62515 |
| City | Buffalo |
| State | Illinois |
| Phone | 217-364-4828 |
| Website | https://www.mattoonfellowshipcenter.org/heritage |
| 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 | 56 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Odd Fellow Heritage Apartments in Buffalo offers single-bedroom, ground-floor homes for older adults and people with disabilities. Each home has a full kitchen, a tub and shower, and pull cords to call for help in an emergency. Residents share a lobby, laundry rooms, and large grounds, with parking next to the buildings and regular holiday parties and potluck meals.
More about this provider
| The owner's official page describes the Odd Fellow Heritage Apartments as single-bedroom units, all on the ground floor, with a lobby/common area and vestibule with security door; laundry facilities in each building and clotheslines behind every building; spacious grounds; vehicle parking adjacent to each building with spaces nearest the building reserved for residents; cable TV outlets in bedroom and living room; a mail lock box for each apartment in the vestibule; water, sewer and trash collection provided; and a utility allowance given to each resident (all apartments are 100% electric and the electric bill is the resident's responsibility). Buffalo has two buildings: the A Building with 12 apartments and the B Building with 14 apartments. | |
| Services and programs | Scheduled activities during the year, most around holidays, including Thanksgiving and Christmas parties held in Buffalo each year; potluck meals with staff furnishing and preparing the meat and potato dishes; impromptu gatherings in the Lobby; all routine maintenance handled by in-house staff |
| Who it serves | Housing for elderly, handicapped, and disabled households, owned by Odd Fellow-Rebekah Housing, Inc.; it is not necessary to be affiliated with the Odd Fellows to be considered for an apartment |
| Visiting and contact details | Phone shown on the official page: (217) 216-2070. Page invites readers to call with questions; families are encouraged to attend the holiday functions. No street address or visiting hours are printed on the page |
| Website | https://www.mattoonfellowshipcenter.org/heritage |
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 Odd Fellow Heritage Apartments
Where is Odd Fellow Heritage Apartments located?
Odd Fellow Heritage Apartments is at 406 S Main St, Buffalo, IL 62515.
How do I contact Odd Fellow Heritage Apartments?
Call Odd Fellow Heritage Apartments at 217-364-4828.
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.