Anyone else affected by the Low Income Senior Housing Crisis?

That is natural. I hope wherever they move, that your room will be comfortable and give you privacy when needed.

@carolee Hi I'm a senior almost 80 now I moved from Pa to Ca after my husband died For personal reasons.I found a low income housing in Long Beach paying 498.00 a month ,1bedroom This was under the original owners when they sold it was with confirmation of keeping those who lived her still low giving us a voucher for section8 I pay 468 rent but regular price now for 1bedroom I'd 1400.00 still the cheapest here .Other places are much higher so you need to look around research where you want to go.I was very fortunate .Good luck

Thank you for replying, Lioness! I am very happy that you were able to keep your low rent. That is anazing amount. We had a low-rent apartment in Aliso Viejo, CA that was 1 bedroom and one bath one time. I loved living close to the beach. Back then, stairs were no problem but there sure are now. Do you have any stairs where you are? Cannot afford $1,400 but wondering about you.

@carolee888 I was very fortunate for sure We have staircases but have elevators as our building is 6 floors 50 apts each floor I couldn't do it if not for the elevators .

That is wonderful. When looking for a new senior apartment, I have been disappointed that not all of them have elevators. There are many two story buildings where I have looked and I cross them off the list immediately when I see long outside staircases. I thought found a great place and they e-mailed me back that don't have any elevator. RA and OA maje it more difficult when aging. I had a successful knee replacement but stairs are necessary,

@carolee888 Yes it's important to think ahead I did alot of research to find a place with elevator of course their are 6 floors so they need elevator We have stairs at either end for those who can take them

Hi Barb, I love those tiny house videos because the spaces are so carefully thought out and utilized. If I could have my wish. I would have a small sized house that is carefully designed. The $19,000 would be easy but finding someone to build it for you is a big problem.

Cautionary tale!
My cousin decided to have a kitchen remodel and a man started on it and took his time and then died! The kitchen was knocked down to the walls and they had already paid a lot of money to him which they never got back!

We still don't know what we are going to do, have you figured out how to proceed?

Yes, we applied for Senior Housing and we were told there is a year and a half wait list!

That is a common issue - especially for the lower priced units. As part of a large group of "50-60 somethings" a number of years ago, we learned this truth when helping our parents. The hardest hit were those who refused to plan for what came next, often ended up in undesirable and/or overpriced solutions. My friend's parents are now nearing 100, they moved 15 years ago to an independent apartment, and are now on the list for the next assisted unit in their complex. Now we are "70 somethings" and each of us is beginning to plan for our next step - whether modifying & arranging help to age in place, downsizing to one-level living, or applying for housing for future.
Are you safe where you are for the time being?
Sue

I certainly hope so. In my more than 2 month search for independent senior living, I have filled out several application forms and was getting close to being accepted in a beautiful suburb, but it was not in our specific area where our doctors and family are located. I found the amenities we needed were not always available and dogs were allowed, as well as smoking (outdoors). A regular apartment was too expensive and not 55+ residents, with a pool and workout facilities. I just could not imagine living in that kind of environment and knew we needed more privacy and quiet. We were just about ready to accept the Senior independent living apartment when we got a call from another owner I had requested information from. Everything from the rent to amenities fit our list perfectly, and arrangements were made to move in online and with Zelle at our bank. We have a one year lease and we will find out if this apartment will work for us.