Independent living
Canterbury Apts
Independent living in Big Spring, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1600 S Lancaster St, Big Spring, TX 79720 |
| City | Big Spring |
| State | Texas |
| Phone | 432-263-1265 |
| Website | https://canterburybst.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 | 179 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Canterbury Apts at 1600 S Lancaster St in Big Spring is run by St. Mary's Episcopal Retirement Homes. It offers affordable independent living for older adults and people with disabilities; the head of household must be 62 or older, or disabled and over 18. Apartments have full kitchens, individually controlled heat and air, and an emergency call system, and rent includes utilities except cable and telephone. Residents can join bingo, dances, bible study, pot-luck lunches and card games, and use the library, laundry and small store. Transportation is provided and pets are welcome. Call 432-263-1265 to ask about applying.
More about this provider
| Operator's own site describes Canterbury as a 6-story high-rise with 120 apartments (35 efficiency, 81 one-bedroom, 4 two-bedroom), 11 with accessibility features, plus Canterbury North with 59 apartments; all apartments include carpeting, drapes, mini blinds, electric range, refrigerator, garbage disposal, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, smoke detectors, and an emergency call system; parking, self-serve laundry, small convenience store, library, and individual mail boxes; pet-friendly complex. | |
| Services and programs | Affordable independent living operated by St. Mary's Episcopal Retirement Homes, Inc. (Canterbury & Canterbury North); resident activities including bingo, dominos, bible study, dances, holiday celebrations, pot-luck luncheons, card games and socialization; transportation is provided; delivery of lunches from the Senior Center. |
| Who it serves | Elderly and disabled people needing safe, affordable housing; to be eligible, the head of household must be a person 62 years of age or a person with a disability over the age of 18 (disability verified by a physician); current resident ages range from 21 to 94, average age 70. |
| Payment types it states | HUD Section 8 Program funding - HUD assists with rent and underwrote the mortgage; about 90% of residents receive a rental subsidy (applicants must meet HUD income qualifications); about 5% of units are available at non-subsidized/full market rent; rent includes all utilities except cable TV and telephone; a security deposit equal to one month's rent is required on leasing. |
| Website | https://canterburybst.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 Canterbury Apts
Where is Canterbury Apts located?
Canterbury Apts is at 1600 S Lancaster St, Big Spring, TX 79720.
How do I contact Canterbury Apts?
Call Canterbury Apts at 432-263-1265.
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.