Independent living
Creekbend Gardens (R4P Expecting)
Independent living in Houston, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 8106 Creekbend Dr, Houston, TX 77071 |
| City | Houston |
| State | Texas |
| Phone | 713-272-7717 |
| Website | http://www.rhf.org/location/creekbend-gardens/ |
| 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 | 80 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Creekbend Gardens is an affordable apartment community in southwest Houston for older adults age 62 and older, including residents who are mobility or sensory impaired. Its 80 one-bedroom apartments include a full kitchen, safety rails in the bathroom, and an emergency call system, and the building offers a community room with kitchen, a computer room, an exercise room, a craft room, laundry facilities, elevators, and secured parking. Residents can join weekly bingo, bible study, holiday meals, health and wellness programs, and English classes, and a service coordinator is on staff to help with personal needs. Rent is based on income, at about 30 percent of a resident's adjusted gross income, with HUD paying the rest for those who qualify. The community is at 8106 Creekbend Drive, Houston, TX 77071, and can be reached at 713-272-7717.
More about this provider
| RHF (Retirement Housing Foundation) page for Creekbend Gardens in Houston: an 80-apartment affordable subsidized community for adults 62+, with one-bedroom apartments (about 550 sq ft) including safety rails, full kitchen, emergency call system, individually controlled heat and air conditioning, plus laundry, computer, exercise and craft rooms, community room with kitchen, secured resident parking at no cost, and a smoke-free community. Pets: fish and birds welcome without a deposit; small dogs and cats welcome with a pet deposit (one animal per apartment, size and breed restrictions). | |
| Services and programs | A Social Service Coordinator is available for residents' personal needs. Residents gather for weekly bingo, holiday dinner or brunch, weekly bible study programs, and health and wellness presentations. English classes are taught by volunteers (English as a second language sponsored by the library of Houston). A monthly bus trip is provided by Harris County District, coordinated by residents. The community is an election/voting registration site. Building amenities include on-site laundry room, computer room, exercise room, craft room, community room with kitchen, controlled entry, elevators, on-site management and maintenance staff, and a service coordinator on staff. |
| Who it serves | An affordable, older adult (62+) community, including residents who are mobility/sensory impaired; several apartments are equipped to accommodate those who are mobility impaired, with a few more-accessible apartments for the sensory/mobility impaired. RHF describes it as a subsidized housing community for seniors. |
| Languages | Translation services: volunteers are available (as available) to translate in English, Spanish and numerous Asian languages. English classes are taught by volunteers. |
| Payment types it states | Subsidized housing: a resident pays approximately 30% of their adjusted gross income as rent, and the remainder of the rent is paid in the form of a subsidy by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) if the resident qualifies. Rent includes heat, water and an electric allowance. One-year lease; security deposit equals one month's full rent (minimum $35). |
| Visiting and contact details | Creekbend Gardens, 8106 Creekbend Drive, Houston, TX 77071; tel 713-272-7717, fax 713-272-6641, TDD 1-800-545-1833 x359. Transportation noted on the page: local bus, taxi services, City of Houston Metro, and Metro Lift service that stops at the door (schedule line 713-225-0119). |
| Website | http://www.rhf.org/location/creekbend-gardens/ |
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 Creekbend Gardens (R4P Expecting)
Where is Creekbend Gardens (R4P Expecting) located?
Creekbend Gardens (R4P Expecting) is at 8106 Creekbend Dr, Houston, TX 77071.
How do I contact Creekbend Gardens (R4P Expecting)?
Call Creekbend Gardens (R4P Expecting) at 713-272-7717.
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.