Senior Apartments

• The average consumer rating for senior apartments on SeniorAdvisor.com is 3.9 stars out of 5.
• Senior apartments in Nebraska, Arizona, and Wisconsin tend to be rated higher than the national average, whereas senior apartments in Oregon, Tennessee, and Texas tend to be rated lower.
• The states with the most senior apartments are California, Florida, and Texas.
• View a glossary of senior apartment industry terms.

Source: SeniorAdvisor.com (September 2017)

Rental assistance for senior apartments is provided by local Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) through HUD funding. Rents vary depending on your income, location, and whether it’s a metropolitan or non-metropolitan area. For instance, an apartment in San Francisco County, CA will likely be more expensive than an apartment in Fresno County, CA. Additional details:

• PHAs use HUD income limits ranging from 30% to 80% of the median family income (MFI) for your area to determine program eligibility. Income limit areas are based on Fair Market Rent (FMR) areas.
• Income limit adjustments may be made for areas with high or low incomes relative to housing costs. Your local PHA can provide income levels for your area.
• It may be useful to apply to more than one PHA, because income limits vary by area and you may be eligible at one PHA but not another.
• You can search for housing voucher FMRs online. For example, the FMR for a 1BR in Sarasota County, Florida is $700, while the FMR for a 2BR in Delaware County, OH is $806.

Some senior housing locations offer supportive services and special features, including:

• Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as dressing and bathing
• Meal delivery services
• Transportation services
• Counseling
• Housekeeping
• Recreational activities
• Social activities
• Assistive bars and ramps