Independent living
Mary Lee Flagship
Independent living in Austin, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1312 Lamar Square Dr, Austin, TX 78704 |
| City | Austin |
| State | Texas |
| Phone | 512-443-5777 |
| Website | http://www.maryleefoundation.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 | 21 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Mary Lee Flagship is part of the Mary Lee Foundation's campus on Lamar Square Drive in South Austin. The foundation describes the campus as a 10-acre city block that 'provides a supportive, accessible and affordable environment for adults with diverse needs', and its housing sits alongside the foundation's other programs on the square.
The foundation is a nonprofit that has served Austin since 1963. On its own site it says it serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and adults with severe mental disorders with wrap-around services, as well as individuals who need low-income housing. Apartment buildings on Lamar Square Drive have been part of that work since 1974, when the foundation bought buildings on the square to provide sheltered living for adults with disabilities.
Life on the square comes with support close at hand. The campus community center holds the Daybreak Activity Center program for adults with special needs, and the Mary Lee Movement and Wellness Center on the square offers outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language therapy with custom rehabilitation plans.
The foundation's published campus address is 1339 Lamar Square Drive, Austin, TX 78704, with the wellness center open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
More about this provider
| The Mary Lee Foundation is a 10-acre city block of property in South Austin providing a supportive, accessible and affordable environment for adults with diverse needs, with housing, Southpointe intermediate care/transitional living, the Daybreak Activity Center, and an outpatient rehabilitation clinic on its Lamar Square campus. No page names a 'Flagship' building. | |
| Services and programs | Campus/foundation-level only (no Flagship-specific page): affordable/low-income housing on the Lamar Square campus; Southpointe licensed Intermediate Care Facilities and transitional living programs housed in the Lamar Square Drive apartment buildings; Daybreak Activity Center day program for adults with special needs; Mary Lee Movement and Wellness Center outpatient rehabilitation clinic offering physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology. |
| Who it serves | Adults with diverse needs — homepage: a supportive, accessible and affordable environment for adults with diverse needs on the 10-acre South Austin block; About page: a 501(c)(3) non-profit that serves adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and adults with severe mental disorders with wrap around services as well as individuals who need low-income housing. |
| Visiting and contact details | Mary Lee Movement and Wellness Center, 1339 Lamar Square Drive, Austin, Texas 78704; hours 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday; therapy admissions phone (409) 257-5622, email admissions@maryleefoundation.org. No Flagship-specific office hours or visiting details published. |
| Website | http://www.maryleefoundation.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 Mary Lee Flagship
Where is Mary Lee Flagship located?
Mary Lee Flagship is at 1312 Lamar Square Dr, Austin, TX 78704.
How do I contact Mary Lee Flagship?
Call Mary Lee Flagship at 512-443-5777.
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.