Carriage Lane Apartments sits on Dobie Road in Okemos and serves seniors and people with disabilities, and it's run by the Ingham County Housing Commission, which keeps an eye on things like affordable rent, property upkeep, and making sure the place feels comfortable. Built in 1981, the property's got 89 units in total, with a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, and out of those, 8 are built for residents who need handy features like accessible showers or extra support for mobility. It's a multifamily building with about 46,000 square feet, and it's close enough to medical help because it's got hospital facilities nearby, plus options like elder law attorneys, hospice care, adult day care, and assisted living if someone needs more support as time goes by.
The place runs on money from apartment rentals and federal programs, so rent prices often match your income, like if someone qualifies at 30%, 50%, or 80% of the Area Median Income, and folks might get help through HUD public housing or Section 8 if they meet the right requirements, but some vouchers might have to be given up if someone moves in, so it's good to ask before applying, especially since there's usually a long waitlist or sometimes the waiting list's closed due to demand. Each apartment has simple amenities, with things most people need, and shared spaces give extras like a swimming pool, a fitness center, laundry, parking, and areas for outdoor grilling or just sitting outside, and the layout's designed to help people interact and stay active if they want to. It's a pet-friendly place, so residents can keep a small animal, and there's always emphasis on easy access for wheelchairs or walkers-even the parking and building entrances follow those needs.
Meals are put together by chefs and diet planners, who try to make them healthy and balanced, and residents get help with bathing, dressing, and taking medicine if that's needed, which is part of what makes it work well for folks who need a bit more help as they age. Staff in the building are known for being friendly and cheerful, and guests mention people tending to go out of their way to help others feel welcome, which helps with emotional well-being as much as the exercise or social activities. Carriage Lane Apartments opens its office on weekdays from 8 in the morning to 4:30 in the afternoon, and the Ingham County Treasurer manages funds, which means the Attorney General's rules are followed for money handling. The lease terms are for 12 months, and most residents find the review scores reflect fair experiences, with a recent score of about 8.2 out of 10 after 35 reviewers shared feedback. The building's not Better Business Bureau accredited, but it remains focused on supporting people who need some assistance, a safe community, or affordable rent in their later years.
