Independent living
Houston Heights Towers
Independent living in Houston, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 330 W 19th St, Houston, TX 77008 |
| City | Houston |
| State | Texas |
| Phone | 713-862-8058 |
| Website | https://www.thehousingcorp.org/copy-of-silver-lake-1 |
| 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 | 223 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Houston Heights Tower is an affordable community for people age 62 or older, or with a mobility impairment, who have very low income, set in the historic Houston Heights overlooking the 19th Street shopping district. Residents can join planned activities and shopping trips, a coffee club, bingo, a video club, and arts and crafts, and use the library, coin-operated laundry, and low-impact exercise classes and workout equipment. The building has elevators, on-site parking, an emergency call system, and spacious lobby areas where residents gather.
More about this provider
| Houston Heights Tower page (The Housing Corp, nonprofit manager) lists amenities and admission requirements for the property at 330 W 19th St, Houston. | |
| Services and programs | Amenities/activities listed: arts and crafts, coffee club, bingo, planned activities and shopping trips, coin-operated laundry, library, video club, low-impact exercise classes and workout equipment, on-site parking, elevators, emergency call system. |
| Who it serves | Admission requirements on page: age 62 or older or mobility impairment; must have very low income; open to all regardless of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disabled condition or gender identification; background verification required; project does not provide personal care. |
| Visiting and contact details | 330 W 19TH STREET, HOUSTON, TX 77008. FOR INFORMATION: 713.862.8058 (page, fresh read). No visiting hours published. |
| Website | https://www.thehousingcorp.org/copy-of-silver-lake-1 |
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 Houston Heights Towers
Where is Houston Heights Towers located?
Houston Heights Towers is at 330 W 19th St, Houston, TX 77008.
How do I contact Houston Heights Towers?
Call Houston Heights Towers at 713-862-8058.
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.