Independent living
Bell Crest Apts (Rad For Prac)
Independent living in Houston, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 808 Frawley St, Houston, TX 77009 |
| City | Houston |
| State | Texas |
| Phone | 713-692-4186 |
| Website | https://www.nationalchurchresidences.org/blog/national-church-residences-at-bell-crest-apartments-celebrates-grand-reopening-with-extensive-renovations/ |
| Age requirement | 62 and older |
| Age rule basis | HUD designates this property's client group as elderly, and HUD multifamily elderly housing eligibility is age 62 or older for the head of household. |
| Apartments | 64 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Bell Crest Apartments in Houston is an affordable senior community run by National Church Residences, for older adults and people with disabilities. The community went through a full renovation, with updated kitchens and bathrooms, new doors and windows, better lighting, and modernized elevators. Common spaces were redone so residents have a welcoming place to gather and relax, and accessible units were fully renovated. A dedicated service coordinator works on site and helps residents connect with local resources, health care, food, clothing, and financial guidance. A wireless call system lets residents ask for help when they need it, and added security features and outside lighting help residents feel safer at home.
More about this provider
| National Church Residences' own pages describe Bell Crest Apartments in Houston as affordable housing for older and disabled adults, extensively renovated with redesigned common spaces, fully renovated accessible units, new entry doors and windows, upgraded kitchens and bathrooms, energy-efficient LED lighting, improved security, modernized elevators, and a new cooling tower and HVAC pumps, funded in part through a 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credit award from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. | |
| Services and programs | Dedicated service coordinator with an office space on site, providing support to residents and access to local resources; service coordination that evaluates resident needs, explains available options, and assists seniors with access to community services for health care, adequate food, clothing and financial guidance; support programs and a chaplaincy program to serve all residents, regardless of their beliefs; wireless e-call system so residents can easily request assistance when needed |
| Who it serves | Older adult and disabled residents; a PRAC community built in 1995 with 64 units, per the operator's Texas acquisitions page |
| Visiting and contact details | Bell Crest: 808 Frawley St., Houston, TX, as published on the operator's Texas acquisitions page; National Church Residences phone 800-388-2151, TTY 711, as published on the official pages; the grand-reopening page gives a press contact, Lianna McNeil at 614-559-6128 |
| Website | https://www.nationalchurchresidences.org/blog/national-church-residences-at-bell-crest-apartments-celebrates-grand-reopening-with-extensive-renovations/ |
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 Bell Crest Apts (Rad For Prac)
Where is Bell Crest Apts (Rad For Prac) located?
Bell Crest Apts (Rad For Prac) is at 808 Frawley St, Houston, TX 77009.
How do I contact Bell Crest Apts (Rad For Prac)?
Call Bell Crest Apts (Rad For Prac) at 713-692-4186.
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.