Independent living
Luther Community
Independent living in Bellefontaine, Ohio
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1108 S Greenwood St, Bellefontaine, OH 43311 |
| City | Bellefontaine |
| State | Ohio |
| Phone | 937-592-8808 |
| Website | https://graceworks.org/ |
| 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 | 35 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Luther Community in Bellefontaine is part of Graceworks Housing Services. It offers affordable housing for seniors age 62 and older who have a limited income, in a community run by Graceworks Lutheran Services, an organization that has served people of all faiths for nearly a century.
Graceworks describes its housing communities as places to thrive, not just places to live. Residents have common areas for social, recreational, and educational activities, where they can make friends with their neighbors in a welcoming setting.
At Luther Community, local high school students from Bellefontaine visited once a month to help residents learn technology skills, from using computers and the internet to staying in touch with friends and family and joining online bible study groups. A service coordinator works at the community to support residents.
More about this provider
| Graceworks Housing Services offers affordable, accessible apartment communities in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky for seniors; its Housing Services page names Graceworks Luther Community in Bellefontaine specifically for its monthly DECA technology partnership and describes Luther Community as affordable housing for seniors 62+ with limited income. | |
| Services and programs | Bellefontaine High School DECA students visited Graceworks Luther Community once a month to teach residents technology skills, answer questions and build confidence online (LeAnnea Taylor, Service Coordinator at Luther Community, quoted); grant funded new computer stations with high-speed internet in Graceworks Housing Services communities for staying in touch with family, online bible study, connecting with doctors and updating benefits. General Graceworks communities: common areas for social/recreational/educational activities and 24/7 on-site maintenance for emergency repairs. |
| Who it serves | Graceworks Luther Community offers affordable housing for seniors 62 and older with limited income; Graceworks Housing Services generally serves people of all faiths and offers housing for low-income elderly or disabled individuals. |
| Visiting and contact details | Graceworks Lutheran Services (operator) contact from fresh page footer: 6430 Inner Mission Way, Dayton, OH 45459; (937) 433-2110; information@graceworks.org. Fresh page does not publish a property-level address, phone or visiting hours for Luther Community itself. |
| Website | https://graceworks.org/ |
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 Luther Community
Where is Luther Community located?
Luther Community is at 1108 S Greenwood St, Bellefontaine, OH 43311.
How do I contact Luther Community?
Call Luther Community at 937-592-8808.
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.