Independent And Assisted Living

Supportive Seniors Housing

We are here to help seniors live independently. You can choose from a broad spectrum of housing options. There are single-family homes, apartments, condos, And mobile home.

Here at C.H.Charities, we hear frequently from seniors and their adult children who are very worried because money is tight. Yet, every senior deserves to live in a setting that feels safe and comfortable. Supportive Housing can be a Godsend. It can provide a life-changing transition for seniors who are already living in subsidized housing but are looking for a different type of environment. And it can be a lifeline for seniors who are coming to the frightening realization that their retirement income simply won’t cover the costs of regular independent living.

Our Supportive Housing was created to redress that situation. It allows eligible low-income seniors and others in need to live independently by providing reduced-cost living accommodations and related services. AARP describes supportive housing as “an umbrella term for residential settings that are designed to provide a range of onsite services while people maintain their own private living space. Housing may be temporary or permanent and can offer a wide variety of resources.”

Those resources may include:

• Health services, including home health aides, skilled nursing, or physical, speech, or occupational therapy
• Social services
• Meal deliveries
• Personal care services (housekeeping, laundry, shopping, cooking, etc.)
• Help with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, eating, mobility, etc.)
• Up to 1 year help with rent
• Appliances included
• Central air conditioning and heating
• Cable ready
• Laundry Facilities on-site
• Location convenient to shopping
• Professional on-site management

At C.H.Charities seniors with very limited means can get the benefits of Supportive Housing (if you meet eligibility requirements) without having to move to specially-designated housing. We accept singles and also couples in Supportive Housing. You must be at least 50 years old.

While C.H.Charities may not offer all onsite health or social services, our independent living residents are welcome to receive such services in their homes if we don’t have a special service you in need of.

• Daily decisions are yours. Moving to a senior living community does not mean you give up your independence. Throughout our nine campuses, Magnolia Manor does offer multiple types of accommodation for seniors who need regular assistance, including Assisted Living, Memory Care, Rehabilitation, and Skilled Nursing. But Independent Living is just that – you organize your day however you like and are responsible for your own personal needs.
• You’ll have your own stuff. As a Supportive Housing resident, your home will be a one-bedroom apartment, but it will be yours just as if you lived in an apartment anywhere else. It may be similar to where you live now, or a bit smaller, but you will furnish it with your own belongings.
• There’s plenty to do. Whether or not you have a favorite hobby or interest when you arrive, you will find an impressive array of educational, cultural, entertainment, and wellness activities right at hand. That’s what we call feeding the mind and body. Independent residents can take advantage of everything in and around town as well.

• Faith matters. Spirituality is vitally important to our Magnolia Manor family, since we are a faith-based organization. As a resident you’ll find activities to feed the spirit, from church services to Bible study and pastoral counseling. That said, we genuinely welcome all faiths to join our diverse family.

  Most seniors eventually need help with something, if not several things. Getting the help you need allows you to remain independent rather than moving to assisted living, which can be quite costly.

  We noted earlier that although C.H.Charities does not provide onsite health or social services for independent living residents, your apartment is your home. That means you can receive the same range of in-home services available to seniors who live in Supportive Housing complexes or private homes. The fact that so many types of services are now available is testament to the power of the “aging in place” movement.

You can get help with household tasks such as housekeeping and cooking. You can get help with activities of daily living (ADLs), which include:

• Dressing
• Eating
• Hygiene and grooming
• Bathing, toileting, and incontinence
• Laundry
• Mobility
• Using the phone
• Shopping

Home health aides and skilled nurses can visit to help with physical, speech, or occupational therapy, help with wound care if you’ve been injured or had a medical procedure, check your blood pressure, make sure you’re taking your medications properly, and so on.

Maybe you want help with meals. Your Supportive Housing apartment comes with a kitchenette, but if you no longer want to prepare all your meals yourself and you don’t want to purchase a C.H.Charities meal plan, a private caregiver can come to prepare your meals for you. As a low-income senior, you are also eligible for Meals on Wheels delivery.

Friends and family members can drop by to help, too, but we know you’d rather have them come by just for a visit. We also know that seniors are very poor at asking for help from those closest to them. You think it’s an imposition, even though they think it’s a great way to support you. With outside help you can skip the guilt and relax.

As you’re considering Supportive Housing for yourself or your beloved Mom or Dad, our team at C.H.Charities is always happy to answer questions and make suggestions. We know you want to make the best possible decision, and it’s not easy. There is so much to think about. So let’s talk.

Under normal circumstances – before COVID-19 – we would heartily encourage you to schedule a tour. We mentioned earlier how much we love showing off our facilities in person. For now, though, we’ll have to wait on that. But we’re still available by email at Darrell@christianhabit.com

We look forward to meeting you, at least electronically. We’re excited to share with you how C.H.Charities opens doors for seniors, and we’re equally excited to learn how you or your Mom or Dad will add to our family. After all, every new resident adds to the diversity of our communities.