Independent living
Desert Haven
Independent living in Odessa, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2250 W 15th St, Odessa, TX 79763 |
| City | Odessa |
| State | Texas |
| Phone | 325-332-2312 |
| Website | http://www.rhf.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 | 41 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Desert Haven in Odessa, Texas is an RHF community with 40 one-bedroom apartments for seniors age 62 and older, and for adults over 18 who would benefit from a barrier-free apartment. Residents can use a community room with kitchen, an on-site laundry room, and an outdoor patio, and take part in parties, potluck suppers, bingo, and other activities. The smoke-free community welcomes pets with a deposit and a size limit, and is near pharmacies, doctors, and shopping.
More about this provider
| Desert Haven is an RHF community in Odessa, Texas near pharmacies, doctors and community shopping, a smoke-free community where pets are welcomed with a deposit and size limitation; one-bedroom apartments include bathroom safety features, full kitchen, emergency call system, smoke detectors, individually controlled heat and air conditioning, carpeting and window treatments, with an on-site laundry room, community room with kitchen, outdoor patio and lighted parking | |
| Services and programs | Page states residents enjoy frequent parties, potluck suppers, bingo, and a variety of other activities held in the community room; it states Desert Haven operates under the Section 202/8 program; building services include on-site management staff and on-site maintenance staff (including after business hours), on-site laundry room and community room with kitchen |
| Who it serves | Page states: 'Desert Haven has 40 residential apartments for seniors 62 years of age or older or someone over the age of 18 who would benefit from the architectural features of a barrier-free apartment' and, in FAQs, the head or co-head of household must be 62 or older, or 18 or older who would benefit from the barrier-free unit features |
| Payment types it states | Page states the property operates under the Section 202/8 program; FAQs state rent is based on approximately 30% of annual income, the security deposit is the same as one month rent with a minimum of $50, and rent includes heat, air conditioning, hot water, discounted cable and all utilities paid |
| Visiting and contact details | Address on site: Desert Haven, 2250 W. 15th Street, Odessa, TX 79763; phone on site tel 432-332-2312; TDD 1-800-545-1833 x359; no visiting hours are stated |
| Website | http://www.rhf.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 Desert Haven
Where is Desert Haven located?
Desert Haven is at 2250 W 15th St, Odessa, TX 79763.
How do I contact Desert Haven?
Call Desert Haven at 325-332-2312.
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.