Independent living
Mission Palms Retirement Housing
Independent living in Mission, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 900 N Los Ebanos Rd, Mission, TX 78572 |
| City | Mission |
| State | Texas |
| Phone | 956-585-2036 |
| Website | https://rhf.org/mission-palms/ |
| 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 | 50 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
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Mission Palms is an affordable apartment community in Mission, Texas, for older adults age 62 and older. It has 50 one-bedroom apartments. Some apartments are equipped for people who are mobility impaired. Rent is based on income, at about 30 percent of what a resident earns, and HUD pays the rest for people who qualify.
A Social Service Coordinator works on site and helps residents find services for their personal needs. Residents also take part in RHF's Project H.A.N.D.S. The building has a community room with a kitchen, laundry centers on each floor, an elevator, and parking in front of the building at no extra cost. Each apartment has a full kitchen and an emergency call system.
Mission Palms is a smoke-free community. Pets are welcome with rules: one cat or dog per apartment, with a pet deposit and size and breed limits, and fish and birds need no deposit. There is a waiting list, so call 956-585-2036 to ask about the wait and how to apply.
More about this provider
| RHF describes Mission Palms as an affordable, older adult (62+) community in Mission, TX with 50 apartments, several equipped for mobility impaired, within walking distance of churches, a post office and a convenience store and a short drive from grocery stores and medical facilities; it is a smoke-free community, pets are welcomed with a deposit and size limitations, and rent is income-based subsidized housing. | |
| Services and programs | Affordable older adult community; one-bedroom apartments include safety rails in bathroom, full kitchen, emergency call system, fire & smoke detectors, utility allowance, individually controlled heat & air conditioning, carpeting, window treatments; building amenities include on-site laundry room, individual indoor mailboxes, entry access system, community room with kitchen, convenient to public transportation, on-site management staff, on-site maintenance staff, service coordinator on staff; residents participate in RHF's Project H.A.N.D.S.; a Social Service Coordinator is on site |
| Who it serves | Older adult (62+) community; subsidized housing community for seniors over the age of 62 and the mobility/sensory impaired; several apartments equipped to accommodate those who are mobility impaired |
| Payment types it states | Subsidized housing - rent is based on income, a resident pays approximately 30% of their income as rent, and HUD pays the remainder in the form of a subsidy if the resident qualifies |
| Visiting and contact details | Mission Palms, 900 N. Los Ebanos Road, Mission, TX 78572; tel 956-585-2036; fax 956-581-3953; TDD Number: 1-800-545-1833 x359 |
| Website | https://rhf.org/mission-palms/ |
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 Mission Palms Retirement Housing
Where is Mission Palms Retirement Housing located?
Mission Palms Retirement Housing is at 900 N Los Ebanos Rd, Mission, TX 78572.
How do I contact Mission Palms Retirement Housing?
Call Mission Palms Retirement Housing at 956-585-2036.
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.