Independent living
Goldberg Bnai Brith Towers
Independent living in Houston, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 10909 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX 77096 |
| City | Houston |
| State | Texas |
| Phone | 215-689-5340 |
| Website | http://www.gbbt.org/ |
| 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 | 302 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Goldberg B'nai B'rith Towers in Houston is made of two nine-story buildings with 302 units in total. Residents can use a computer center that is open 24 hours a day, a library and multi-purpose room, a game room, and an exercise room. The site lists a free lunch program Monday to Friday, rides to medical appointments and grocery shopping, and classes and social events through the year.
More about this provider
| Goldberg B'nai B'rith Towers are two nine-story buildings with a total of 302 units, smoke-free, connected by a one-story building that includes the Lobby, Management Office, Resident Computer Center and Library/Multi-purpose room; free Wi-Fi on 1st floor; courtyard and sitting areas; beauty shop; controlled access and a gated parking lot; coin operated laundry facilities; coin operated water & vending machines; Metro bus line at the corner of the property; game room with billiard and ping pong tables; exterior Fairy Garden; exercise room. | |
| Services and programs | Resident Computer Center available 24/7 with classes in English, Chinese and Russian; resident sponsored events; periodic scheduled entertainment and performers; periodic speakers on Health & Interest Topics; Passover Seder Dinner sponsored by HJCF-Houston Jewish Community Foundation Grant; monthly newsletter; art & craft classes and fused glass classes; a limited housekeeping program; a free Lunch Meal Program offered Monday-Friday; transportation program to medical appointments and area grocery shopping; a 2 day a week Meal Program where residents can order meals brought in from a local restaurant and delivered to the Lobby; Resident Association meetings, trips, parties and volunteer activities; 2 Service Coordinators |
| Who it serves | Subsidized housing for the elderly and disabled; owned by B'nai B'rith Senior Housing Committee of Houston, Inc., a non-profit organization subsidized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development |
| Languages | Computer Center classes in English, Chinese and Russian are stated on the site; no other language list is published on the pages read |
| Payment types it states | Subsidized housing subsidized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) |
| Accreditation | Nationally recognized Community of Quality by the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA), stated on the official home page |
| Visiting and contact details | Site footer on both pages read: 'Call at: 713-771-2417'. No office hours or visiting hours are published on the pages read |
| Website | http://www.gbbt.org/ |
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 Goldberg Bnai Brith Towers
Where is Goldberg Bnai Brith Towers located?
Goldberg Bnai Brith Towers is at 10909 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX 77096.
How do I contact Goldberg Bnai Brith Towers?
Call Goldberg Bnai Brith Towers at 215-689-5340.
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.