Lakewood Meadows Senior Affordable Apartments is a community set up mainly for low-income seniors aged 62 and older, running Monday to Friday from 10 in the morning until 6 in the evening, staying closed on weekends, and you'll notice right away that the focus stays on affordability and comfort, with fixed rent apartments plus an option for income-based rent charging about 30% of your monthly income, and there's no asset spend down needed, which helps a lot of people out. The place is owned and operated by Senior Housing Assistance Group, or SHAG, which is a nonprofit known for making rental housing manageable for seniors who need to watch their spending. You've got professionally managed apartments, with one- and two-bedroom floor plans-somewhere between 529 and 651 square feet-where some units have private patios, you find carpeted floors, full-sized kitchens, and plenty of storage, so there's enough room to live a regular life and not feel boxy or stuck. Seniors who have pets, especially cats or small dogs under 25 pounds, are allowed to bring them along, and it's a pretty common sight to see folks walking their little dogs around the landscaped grounds.
Garden plots sit on the property, and the grounds themselves stay well-maintained, which gives you outdoor paths and big space to walk or just sit and watch the birds, and sometimes you'll notice people tending their plants on good days. Amenities really do match up with what seniors need, leaning toward both comfort and convenience, like a free pantry, a shuttle bus for weekly shopping trips, or easy access to a nearby hospital if anyone needs urgent help. The on-site management team keeps an eye on things, organizing activities now and then, and stepping in when something breaks, while also making sure everyone gets supported, even to the point where if phone calls don't work, families can come in and talk face-to-face with the manager. For care, the community offers different options like Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Home Care, and Care Homes, but there are no specific details given about what each type means or includes, which might be something to ask about in person. Moving in means filling out paperwork, paying a small application fee between $25 and $50 by money order, and turning in things like ID cards, Social Security cards, proof of income, sometimes bank statements, and references from past landlords or personal friends, all to fit the requirements of their Low Income Housing Tax Credit setup. Maintenance staff are known for being friendly and capable, and the management team tries to stay connected to everyone, to keep things running smoothly and safely. This place always keeps its focus on serving seniors who want quality living at prices they can handle, and there's always a sense of a community where you can walk outside, maybe tend a garden, chat a while, and depend on someone to help if you need it.
