Independent living
Pecan Place
Independent living in Bonham, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1600 Pecan St, Bonham, TX 75418 |
| City | Bonham |
| State | Texas |
| Phone | 903-583-2180 |
| Website | http://www.rhf.org/location/pecan-place/ |
| 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 | 40 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Pecan Place in Bonham is a subsidized apartment community for people 62 and older and for people who are mobility impaired. Its studio and one-bedroom cottage-style apartments sit in one-story buildings with a community room, a laundry center, and a patio. Residents can ride a para-transit shuttle to grocery stores, shopping, banks, medical appointments, and downtown, and a Social Service Coordinator is available to help with personal needs.
More about this provider
| Pecan Place Apartments is a well-maintained, smoke-free subsidized housing community in Bonham, TX with 40 studio and one-bedroom cottage-style apartments in ten one-story buildings on a three-acre site, for residents age 62 or older or who are mobility impaired. | |
| Services and programs | Studio and one-bedroom cottage-style apartments with a full kitchen, a bathroom with safety features, and individually controlled heat and air conditioning; on-site laundry room, community room, patios, on-site management and maintenance staff, and a Social Service Coordinator on staff; para-transit shuttle and public transit service for transportation to grocery stores, shopping areas, banks, medical appointments, and the downtown area; monthly activities including bingo, card games, board games, and pot-luck meals, plus a puzzle and craft room; residents actively participate in RHF's Project H.A.N.D.S. |
| Who it serves | Residents who are a minimum of 62 years of age, or who are mobility impaired as defined by HUD; a subsidized housing community for seniors over the age of 62 and the mobility/sensory impaired, with a few more-accessible apartments for the sensory/mobility impaired |
| Payment types it states | Rent is based on income: a resident pays approximately 30% of their income as rent, and HUD pays the remainder of the rent in the form of a subsidy for qualifying residents; rent includes heat, water and an electric allowance |
| Visiting and contact details | Visit Us: Pecan Place, 1600 Pecan Street, Bonham, TX 75418; tel 903-583-2180, fax 903-583-7466, TDD Number: 1-800-545-1833 x359; there is currently a waiting list - call for the approximate waiting time |
| Website | http://www.rhf.org/location/pecan-place/ |
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 Pecan Place
Where is Pecan Place located?
Pecan Place is at 1600 Pecan St, Bonham, TX 75418.
How do I contact Pecan Place?
Call Pecan Place at 903-583-2180.
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.