Independent living
The Palms Retirement Center, Inc
Independent living in Harlingen, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 525 E Davis St, Harlingen, TX 78550 |
| City | Harlingen |
| State | Texas |
| Phone | 956 421-4331 |
| Website | http://palmsretirementcenter.com/contactus.html |
| 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 | 64 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
The Palms Retirement Center is a Section 8 housing facility in Harlingen for seniors 62 and older, opened in 1985 in the Rio Grande Valley. Residents live in one-bedroom apartments of 550 square feet or efficiency apartments of 350 square feet, each with its own kitchen, living area, and bathroom. Rent is based on income — about thirty percent of a resident's income — and includes electricity, water, sewer, and garbage, with no entrance fees. On site, residents can use exercise equipment, a library, and a computer, and enjoy company with others in their age group in a safe, clean facility.
More about this provider
| Affordable, comfortable retirement home in Harlingen in the Rio Grande Valley, opened in 1985, owned by a non-profit corporation; residents live in one-bedroom or efficiency apartments, pay income-based rent including utilities, and have access to exercise equipment, library, and computer amenities. | |
| Services and programs | Retirement apartments (one-bedroom or efficiency apartments with own kitchen, living area, and bathroom); amenities including exercise equipment, a library, and a computer |
| Who it serves | Seniors 62 years of age or older who meet income requirements and are capable of caring for themselves and their apartment; Section 8 housing facility for seniors 62+ (income restrictions apply) |
| Payment types it states | Section 8 housing facility; rents based on individual incomes, residents pay approximately thirty percent of their income for housing, which includes utilities (electricity, water, sewer, and garbage) |
| Visiting and contact details | 525 E. Davis Street, Harlingen, Texas 78550; Phone: 956-421-4331; Fax: 956-423-0522; TTY 800-735-2989; E-mail: thepalms@rgv.rr.com; Manager/Administrator: Evaristo Melgoza |
| Website | http://palmsretirementcenter.com/contactus.html |
Floor plans
| Apartment floor plans | |
|---|---|
| Apartment | Solid wall between living room and bedroom; own kitchen, living area and bathroom |
| Apartment | Sliding vinyl wall between living space and bedroom space; own kitchen, living area and bathroom |
Prices stated by the provider
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These prices are the provider's own, read from its website. They are not the verified cost figures published in this site's guides — call the provider to confirm what a stay would cost.
Good to know
| Policies the provider states | |
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| Pets | Pets allowed on move-in with a $300.00 pet deposit, refundable on move-out if there is no pet damage |
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 The Palms Retirement Center, Inc
Where is The Palms Retirement Center, Inc located?
The Palms Retirement Center, Inc is at 525 E Davis St, Harlingen, TX 78550.
How do I contact The Palms Retirement Center, Inc?
Call The Palms Retirement Center, Inc at 956 421-4331.
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.