Independent living
Northvale Apartments
Independent living in Houston, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 14422 Cornerstone Village Dr, Houston, TX 77014 |
| City | Houston |
| State | Texas |
| Phone | 281-880-6144 |
| Website | https://rhf.org/northvale-village/ |
| 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 | 71 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Northvale Village is an affordable apartment community in Houston for seniors age 62 and older, run by the Retirement Housing Foundation. It has 71 one-bedroom homes, each about 589 square feet with a full kitchen, and some homes are made for people who are mobility or sensory impaired. Rent is based on income, at about 30 percent of a resident's adjusted income, and HUD pays the rest for people who qualify.
A service coordinator works on site, and the monthly calendar lists bingo, board games, and pot-luck meals, with a craft room for projects. The building has a community room with a kitchen, a coin laundry room, elevators, indoor mailboxes, and free parking in front of the building. Each home has an emergency call system and a bathroom with safety features and a step-in shower with grab bars.
Northvale Village is smoke-free. One small dog or cat is welcome with a $150 pet deposit, and fish and birds need no deposit. There is a waiting list, so call 281-880-6144 to ask about the wait and how to apply.
More about this provider
| RHF official page describes Northvale Village as a lovely 71-unit affordable senior housing community close to shopping, churches, and medical facilities, a smoke-free subsidized community for seniors 62+ where residents pay about 30% of adjusted income for rent, with a Service Coordinator, community room, laundry, elevators, and monthly activities; on the Houston Metro Transit system (no transportation offered; Metro Lift applications noted). | |
| Services and programs | 71 one-bedroom apartment homes (approx. 589 sq ft) with bathroom safety features, full kitchen, individually controlled heat & air, emergency call system, smoke detectors, carpeting, window treatments; building amenities: controlled entry access, community room with kitchen, individual indoor mailboxes, coin-operated laundry room (6 washers, 6 dryers), ample off-street parking, on-site maintenance and management staff, Service Coordinator on staff, passenger and freight elevators; monthly activities including bingo, board games, pot-luck meals, and a craft room; some units available for mobility and sensory impaired persons; smoke-free community; pets welcomed with deposit and size limits |
| Who it serves | Subsidized housing community for seniors 62 years of age and older; residents must be a minimum of 62 years of age; income limitations determined by HUD; some units for mobility and sensory impaired persons |
| Payment types it states | HUD-subsidized: residents pay about 30% of adjusted monthly income for rent, remainder paid as HUD subsidy; rent based on approximately 30% of adjusted income after medical expenses |
| Visiting and contact details | Northvale Village, 14422 Cornerstone Village Drive, Houston, TX 77014; tel 281-880-6144, fax 281-880-6142, TDD 1-800-545-1833 x359; waiting list in place - call for approximate waiting time; 12-month lease with 30-day notice to terminate |
| Website | https://rhf.org/northvale-village/ |
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 Northvale Apartments
Where is Northvale Apartments located?
Northvale Apartments is at 14422 Cornerstone Village Dr, Houston, TX 77014.
How do I contact Northvale Apartments?
Call Northvale Apartments at 281-880-6144.
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.