Independent living
Council Gardens II
Independent living in Cleveland Heights, Ohio
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2501 N Taylor Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 |
| City | Cleveland Heights |
| State | Ohio |
| Website | https://councilgardens.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 | 38 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Council Gardens in Cleveland Heights offers affordable garden apartments on more than seven acres for people age 62 and over and for mobility impaired adults of all ages. The community offers studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with full kitchens and accessible bathrooms, on-site laundry, walking paths, and landscaped grounds, with most utilities included and rent based on income in partnership with HUD. Residents can join wellness and Tai Chi classes, gardening, concerts, art classes, holiday celebrations, and lifelong learning. It is a nonprofit community sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women, Cleveland Chapter.
More about this provider
| Council Gardens' own site describes it as a safe, welcoming, affordable senior housing community in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, set on more than seven acres, offering garden apartments for older adults and mobility-impaired adults in a supportive, inclusive environment, with an active lifestyle (wellness, gardening, concerts, art classes) and dedicated staff and volunteers. The About Us page states Council Gardens opened in 1963 as the first senior housing community of its kind in Greater Cleveland, sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women, Cleveland Chapter (NCJW/Cleveland), which continues to support it; the home page states it is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. | |
| Services and programs | Wellness programs and Tai Chi classes, trips to the pool, gardening opportunities (residents grow their own vegetables), concerts, art classes, holiday celebrations, lifelong learning and social activities, per the home and About Us pages. Apartments: studio, one- and two-bedroom garden apartments (also described as efficiencies, one- and two-bedroom floor plans) with full kitchens and accessible bathrooms, on-site laundry, and a peaceful landscaped setting with walking paths on more than seven acres. |
| Who it serves | Persons age 62 and over, and mobility impaired adults of all ages — described on the home page as senior housing in affordable garden apartments for persons age 62 and over and for mobility impaired adults, and as affordable housing for older adults/seniors in partnership with HUD. |
| Payment types it states | The site states income-based rent — rent is approximately 30 percent of household income — with most utilities included (electricity, heat, and water included), and housing in partnership with HUD. No other payment types are stated on the pages read. |
| 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 II
Where is Council Gardens II located?
Council Gardens II is at 2501 N Taylor Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118.
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.