Independent living
Mabel Meshack White Manor
Independent living in Dallas, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 3260 Bickers St, Dallas, TX 75212 |
| City | Dallas |
| State | Texas |
| Phone | 214-631-1130 |
| Website | https://rhf.org/mabel-meshack-white-manor/ |
| 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 | 65 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Mabel Meshack White Manor in Dallas is an affordable housing community for adults 62 years of age and older. It is a smoke-free community, and a Service Coordinator is on staff to help residents get access to services and programs that help them maintain an independent lifestyle.
The community offers one-bedroom apartments, all with accessible features and approximately 590 square feet. Apartments include a full kitchen, bathroom safety features, an emergency call system, smoke detectors, heating, carpeting, and window treatments. Building amenities include an on-site laundry room, elevators, a locked entry access system, individual indoor mailboxes, an outdoor patio, resident gardens, and lighted parking, with on-site management and maintenance staff.
As a subsidized housing community for seniors age 62 and over, rent is based on income — a resident pays approximately 30% of their income as rent, and HUD pays the remainder. Rent includes the apartment, hot water, and trash, with a utility allowance deducted to help with the utility bill. There is a waiting list for residency.
Activities are listed in a monthly calendar and newsletter and include bingo, board games, pot-luck meals, seasonal activities such as gardening, and sewing for the Project HANDS program. Para-transit stops at the door for trips to the grocery store, doctor appointments, stores, and restaurants, and DART service can be accessed at the corner of the building. The office is at 3260 Bickers Street, Dallas, TX 75212, with office hours 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; phone 469-638-2062 and email mabelmeshack@rhf.org.
More about this provider
| RHF describes Mabel Meshack White Manor as a smoke-free affordable housing community for adults 62 and older, with one-bedroom apartments of approximately 590 square feet including a bathroom with safety features, full kitchen, utility allowance, emergency call system, smoke detectors, heating, carpeting and window treatments, and building amenities including an on-site laundry room (second floor, three coin-operated washers and three dryers), individual indoor mailboxes, locked entry access, an elevator, outdoor patio, resident gardens, recycling bin, lighted parking at no cost, on-site management and maintenance staff, and a Service Coordinator on staff; small, mature pets are welcome (no puppies or kittens). | |
| Services and programs | A Service Coordinator is on staff to help residents attain access to services and programs that help them to maintain an independent lifestyle. Planned activities printed in a monthly calendar and monthly newsletter include bingo, board games, pot-luck meals, seasonal activities such as gardening, and sewing for the Project HANDS program. Para-transit service stops at the door and takes residents to the grocery store, doctor appointment, department stores, local restaurants, and other locations; DART service can be accessed at the corner of the building; ride information is available from the Service Coordinator at (214) 951-7887. |
| Who it serves | An affordable housing community for adults 62 years of age and older; a subsidized housing community for seniors age 62 & over. |
| Payment types it states | Subsidized housing: rent is based on income, a resident pays approximately 30% of their income as rent and HUD pays the remainder as a subsidy. Rent includes monthly rental of the apartment, hot water, and trash. A utility allowance is deducted from the resident's rent payment to help pay the utility bill. One-year lease. Security deposit is the same as one month's full rent (plus the utility allowance), due at signing of the lease. |
| Visiting and contact details | Mabel Meshack White Manor, 3260 Bickers Street, Dallas, TX 75212; tel 469-638-2062, fax 214-831-9836, TDD 1-800-545-1833 x359; email mabelmeshack@rhf.org; Office Hours are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| Website | https://rhf.org/mabel-meshack-white-manor/ |
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 Mabel Meshack White Manor
Where is Mabel Meshack White Manor located?
Mabel Meshack White Manor is at 3260 Bickers St, Dallas, TX 75212.
How do I contact Mabel Meshack White Manor?
Call Mabel Meshack White Manor at 214-631-1130.
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.