Independent living
Westminster Court I
Independent living in Blanchester, Ohio
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 901 Cherry St, Blanchester, OH 45107 |
| City | Blanchester |
| State | Ohio |
| Phone | 937-783-3467 |
| Website | https://www.episcopalretirement.com/communities/affordable-living/westminster-court/lifestyle/living-here |
| 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 | 64 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Westminster Court I is an income-based senior apartment building on Cherry Street in Blanchester, Ohio, operated by Episcopal Retirement Services. It is part of the Westminster Court campus at 901 and 905 Cherry Street. The building has 64 single-bedroom apartments. Like all Episcopal Retirement Services affordable living communities, it provides a clean, vibrant, secure, and welcoming place for older adults to live. Apartments have fully equipped kitchens and self-controlled heating and cooling. The campus has secured entrances, an elevator, onsite laundry, parking, storage space, and a community room with a kitchen. Accessible and sensory units are available. Residents can use spiritual services, resident service coordination, and emergency maintenance at any hour, and can join community events and parties. A Meals on Wheels program serves the community. Pets are allowed, and the campus does not allow smoking.
More about this provider
| Westminster Court is an Episcopal Retirement Services (ERS) affordable living community on Cherry Street in Blanchester, OH. Westminster Court I is the 64 single-bedroom unit building whose renovation was completed in 2022 to Enterprise Green Communities standards; its units have walk-out patios and aging-in-place features such as lever hardware, walk-in showers, non-slip flooring and task lighting, and the campus fitness center is located in this building. | |
| Services and programs | Income-based senior apartments, Spiritual Services, Resident Service Coordination, Emergency Maintenance Service 24/7, Community Events and Parties, Meals on Wheels program (not affiliated with ERS), Fitness center (located in Westminster Court I), Amenities: self-controlled heating & cooling, fully equipped kitchens, secured locked entrances, community room with equipped kitchen, onsite laundry, ADA/accessible & sensory units, elevator, parking, storage space |
| Who it serves | Older adults with limited incomes; the community page states the age requirement is 62 years, or persons at least 18 years of age who are physically disabled and in need of the design features of the accessible units. The operator's blog states Westminster Court I (WCI) has 64 single-bedroom units. |
| Payment types it states | Rent-subsidized, income-based rent — the official community page is titled 'Income Based Senior Living' and the operator describes its affordable living communities as rent-subsidized. |
| Website | https://www.episcopalretirement.com/communities/affordable-living/westminster-court/lifestyle/living-here |
Good to know
| Policies the provider states | |
|---|---|
| Pets | Yes - pets allowed (pet-friendly accommodations stated) |
| Smoking | Non-smoking campus |
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 Westminster Court I
Where is Westminster Court I located?
Westminster Court I is at 901 Cherry St, Blanchester, OH 45107.
How do I contact Westminster Court I?
Call Westminster Court I at 937-783-3467.
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.