Independent living
Council Gardens
Independent living in Cleveland Heights, Ohio
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2501 N Taylor Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 |
| City | Cleveland Heights |
| State | Ohio |
| Phone | 216-382-8625 |
| Website | https://councilgardens.org/ |
| Age requirement | 62 and older |
| Age rule basis | HUD designates this property's client group as elderly, and HUD multifamily elderly housing eligibility is age 62 or older for the head of household. |
| Apartments | 67 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Council Gardens in Cleveland Heights offers affordable garden apartments on more than seven landscaped acres for people age 62 and over, and for mobility-impaired adults of all ages. Rent is based on income, at about 30 percent of household income, and most utilities are included. Residents can take wellness and Tai Chi classes, join trips to the pool, grow vegetables, and take part in concerts, art classes, holiday celebrations, and lifelong learning.
More about this provider
| Council Gardens' own site describes it as a nonprofit senior housing community on more than seven acres in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, opened in 1963 backed by the National Council of Jewish Women/Cleveland (NCJW/Cleveland) as the first senior housing community of its kind in Greater Cleveland, offering affordable garden apartments for persons 62 and over and mobility impaired adults, with wellness classes, gardening, concerts, art classes, and income-based rent with most utilities included in partnership with HUD. | |
| Services and programs | Wellness and Tai Chi classes, trips to the pool, gardening opportunities, and social activities. The About page adds that residents grow their own vegetables and enjoy concerts and art classes, wellness programs, holiday celebrations, and lifelong learning. The home page also describes caring staff and volunteers who foster a warm, welcoming environment. Amenities include studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with full kitchens and accessible bathrooms, on-site laundry, and a peaceful landscaped setting with walking paths on more than seven acres; electricity, heat, and water are listed as included. |
| Who it serves | The site states Council Gardens offers senior housing in affordable garden apartments for persons age 62 and over, and for mobility impaired adults of all ages. It describes the community as a safe, welcoming, and affordable housing community for older adults, in partnership with HUD. |
| Payment types it states | The site states rent is income-based, approximately 30 percent of the household income, with most utilities included, and that housing is provided in partnership with HUD. No other payment types are stated. |
| Website | https://councilgardens.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 Council Gardens
Where is Council Gardens located?
Council Gardens is at 2501 N Taylor Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118.
How do I contact Council Gardens?
Call Council Gardens at 216-382-8625.
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.