Independent living
Casa De Amigos V
Independent living in Weslaco, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2100 W 6th St, Weslaco, TX 78596 |
| City | Weslaco |
| State | Texas |
| Phone | 956 968-6423 |
| Website | https://advrgv.org/casa-5/ |
| 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 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Casa De Amigos #5 is a senior housing project and center in Weslaco operated by Amigos Del Valle. The operator says its housing communities were developed with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and give very-low-income seniors an economical choice under HUD's Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program. Rent is set at 30 percent of a resident's annual adjusted gross income. The Weslaco project has 71 units, with a housing assistance contract covering all of them. The housing project manager is Rubina Garza, and the office can be reached by phone or email.
More about this provider
| Amigos Del Valle's Casa 5 page presents Casa De Amigos #5 as a 71-unit HUD Section 202 senior housing project and center in Weslaco for very-low-income seniors, with resident rent set at 30% of adjusted gross income under a HAP contract, described as well-maintained and historically well-occupied (98% occupied at crawl time). | |
| Services and programs | Affordable housing communities operated by Amigos Del Valle throughout the Rio Grande Valley, developed in cooperation with HUD, as economical housing alternatives under HUD's Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program. Operator-wide services stated on the Amigos Del Valle site: nutrition, housing and transportation services for seniors, including congregate meals and home-delivered meals (prior verified crawl). |
| Who it serves | Very-low-income seniors (Casa 5 page); low-income families and the elder population (operator mission, prior verified crawl). |
| Payment types it states | Rent paid by residents is calculated at 30 percent of their annual adjusted gross income (payment rule stated on the operator page — not a price); 71-unit project with a HAP contract covering 100% of the units (Option 1a HAP Contract, stated on the page as expiring 2020) (prior verified crawl). |
| Inspection highlights | Operator page highlights a score of 98b on its most recent REAC inspection (stated on the Casa 5 page, prior verified crawl). |
| Visiting and contact details | Casa De Amigos #5, Senior Housing Project and Center, 2101 W. 6th Street, Weslaco, Texas 78596 (page address; HUD listing address is 2100 W 6th St). Housing Project Manager: Rubina Garza. Tel: (956) 968-6423 / (956) 968-0673. Fax: (956) 968-2588. Email: casa5@advrgv.org (prior verified crawl). |
| Website | https://advrgv.org/casa-5/ |
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 Casa De Amigos V
Where is Casa De Amigos V located?
Casa De Amigos V is at 2100 W 6th St, Weslaco, TX 78596.
How do I contact Casa De Amigos V?
Call Casa De Amigos V at 956 968-6423.
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.