Surety Apartments sits at 117 N Third Street in Muskogee, Oklahoma, in a building that used to be a downtown skyscraper and has been turned into affordable living for seniors, and if you look at it you'll still see its old Sullivanesque Chicago Style with those big projecting cornices and rows of linteled windows, and it's even listed on the National Register of Historic Places, so the building's got quite a bit of history to it. Folks living here will find 37 units, with a mix of 18 one-bedroom and 19 two-bedroom apartments, each set up for older adults who want an accessible and simple place to call home, and pets like cats and dogs are welcome under the pet-friendly rules, which means four-legged friends can stay right beside you. Rents get set based on income and always stay well below what similar places ask, aiming for about 30% of what's brought in each month, and because Surety Apartments joined the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program, there are set-asides for folks making around 60% of the area's median income, which helps keep things affordable, and while there's no big government rent subsidy on site, the building does take Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers if you've got one, and with no big waiting list reported most of the time, it could mean moving in might happen without a long wait, but they'll still want to check your background, verify income and references, and collect a modest application fee, so be ready to show ID, Social Security card, bank statements, and so on.
Surety Apartments offers much more than just an apartment to stay in, since you'll find high-speed internet, beauty salon services right there on the premises, and a strong sense of community built by the full-time activity directors who lead trips, field outings, and in-house events, so residents can stay social and active without having to go far. For spiritual needs, onsite devotional services are available. The staff also provides a choice between assisted living, independent living, home care, and even short-term respite care, with support for those who might need help with everyday things like bathing or keeping track of medication, and there are memory care options especially set up to help those dealing with Alzheimer's or dementia, using special therapies to limit confusion and keep folks safe. Seniors who can do most things themselves and want an easy, low-fuss apartment find what they need in the "Senior Apartments" part, while rooms over at Country Gardens, York Manor, or Greenleaf Apartments (all under the Surety name in Muskogee) offer variations like bigger gardens, more space, or independent living for those who value privacy, but want support nearby.
True North Investments owns the building, and since Surety Apts became established in 2006-though the bones of the building go back further-people living here enjoy an easy walk to urban stores or services, a safe and well-kept building, and a close-knit group of neighbors with similar stories. There's always something on the calendar, be it trips out, beauty days, or just meeting for coffee downstairs, and folks can rely on having a home that mixes history, affordability, and social life without fuss or fancy trappings. Anyone thinking about moving in should visit, maybe look through the picture gallery, and ask for a tour, since the apartments have the basics in place and focus on what most older adults want, which is safety, company, and comfort in the heart of Muskogee.
