Independent living
Mesquite Terrace Apartments
Independent living in Pharr, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 421 E Thomas Rd, Pharr, TX 78577 |
| City | Pharr |
| State | Texas |
| Phone | 956-783-2558 |
| 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 | 106 |
| Housing program | HUD elderly-designated multifamily housing |
| Income restricted | No |
Mesquite Terrace is at 421 East Thomas Road in Pharr, Texas. It is part of the Pharr Housing Authority, a public agency that began service to the community in 1949. The Authority says it provides subsidized housing within the City of Pharr in accordance with federal legislation.
On the Authority's own website, Mesquite Terrace is named as Mesquite Terrace, LTD, a low-income housing tax credit development with 106 units. It is one of four such developments linked to the Authority's housing development corporation. Its phone number, as the Authority lists it in its official notices, is (956) 783-2558.
The Authority's mission, as stated on its homepage, is to become the premier housing agency by promoting honesty, integrity, respect and dedication, and empowering staff and influencing the future growth and development of families through education and housing. Its vision is to be the leading agency empowering families to build a better quality of life.
For its public housing residents and assisted housing clients as a whole, the Authority says it offers, in partnership with numerous community organizations, supportive services. These include counseling, case management, drug education and violence prevention, job training, medical assistance, and youth enrichment.
People who need the Authority itself can reach its administration office at 1005 West Gore in Pharr, by phone at (956) 787-1822, or by email at info@pharrha.org. The Authority's homepage also links to a rent payment portal and an application portal.
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 Mesquite Terrace Apartments
Where is Mesquite Terrace Apartments located?
Mesquite Terrace Apartments is at 421 E Thomas Rd, Pharr, TX 78577.
How do I contact Mesquite Terrace Apartments?
Call Mesquite Terrace Apartments at 956-783-2558.
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.