Heritage Village Two offers low-income and subsidized private rental apartments for seniors, families, and those with disabilities, and the place sits quietly in a leafy suburban area, spread out across 12 acres, so you see lots of green and trees around, which is always nice, and there are three buildings just for seniors and six for families, bringing the total number to 204 units, and these were first built in 1979 but the big last renovation was in 2008, featuring new roofs and safety improvements, and the kitchens and bathrooms got upgraded too, so things look pretty fresh inside the units themselves, and if you need to reach anyone, Claire Valainis serves as the property manager, with the leasing office open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, except on Wednesdays when it closes at noon.
All apartments have Section 8 rental assistance linked directly to the property, and that means families and individuals who qualify generally pay around 30% of their income for rent, with utilities included, so you don't have to worry about extra bills piling up, and Heritage Village Two is set up so the subsidies stay with the building no matter who moves in, which helps keep rents steady for new tenants. The property's legally a government entity, established back in 1980, and was able to do those renovations thanks to $15.1 million from Rhode Island Housing and $8 million from tax credits through the National Affordable Housing Trust, so it's public in the sense of being managed this way.
Those over 62, as well as people with handicaps, disabilities, or families, can live here, and the senior buildings, which have elevators, include free transportation to the North Kingstown Senior Center for activities, doctor visits, or errands. The place does focus on making things easier for people who need support, since they've got on-site staff to help, and they make personalized care plans for the folks who live here, so if someone needs a hand with daily activities or requires memory care in particular, they do have programs suited for that, plus there's an emphasis on independent and assisted living services, so seniors can live as freely as they can or get help when needed.
Amenities include handicap accessibility, laundry facilities on site, free parking, and a few community features like social and recreational activities, letting people gather and be neighborly if they want. The buildings are equipped with features designed for comfort and convenience, and you see things like newly renovated rooms, elevators in the senior apartments, and specialized care programs with their own names, though exact details about all the programs or names aren't mentioned. You've got a choice of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments for families, and the place provides what some call a condominium lifestyle, so people get privacy but also services when they ask for them. The property does not offer shelter services and specific details on services or amenities at Heritage Village Two are hard to find, but overall, it's a quiet, practical option for people needing affordable housing with some helpful services and a good amount of greenery around.
