Spruce Place Apartments

Spruce Place Apartments sits at 300 Spruce St in Farmington, MN, and offers affordable apartments to older adults and people with disabilities, aiming to help residents live on their own for longer by providing activities, wellness programs, and ways to get involved in the community, and it's run by CommonBond Communities, a nonprofit group that focuses on stable, affordable housing for those most in need, and you'll find one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments here, sized at 542 and 756 square feet, with rent that depends on your income and units set aside for folks who are 62 or older or who are disabled, and there's Section-8, Low Income Housing Tax Credit, and market-rate options among the 61 apartments. The building is three floors tall, comes with elevators, and has features like off-street parking, laundry rooms on site, a computer lab, a party room, and a community space for gatherings or activities, and they do let you have a cat or a dog under 20 pounds with a $300 deposit, though you'll want to check for the full details. Spruce Place is smoke-free indoors and provides a Response System for basic services, as well as group health and wellness programs, on-site staff who speak languages other than English, and supportive services to connect folks with what they need to stay independent, and it's recognized for things like helpful and kind staff, as well as activities and care. Residents don't have to worry about paying for heat, water, trash, or sewer since those are included, and there are green spaces and garden areas for those who like spending time outdoors or digging in the dirt. The building has controlled access so people feel safe, and there's a focus on making things easy for both active seniors and those who need a little more physical support, which is what you'd expect for senior apartments. Spruce Place collaborates with Live Smoke Free and offers help and resources for anyone interested in smoke-free housing. There's on-site management, legal protections including LGBTQ+ rights and protections related to income, employment, and public life, and staff encourage leadership and engagement for those who want to take part in community projects. You won't find fancy or modern details, but the basics are there for seniors looking for affordable housing in a small-town spot that's still close to downtown essentials.