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I live in Ennis, TX, 75119z. I have been looking for 5 months to help mom find a place to live that she can afford. No more than 700 a month due to fixed income and cannot find anything. I need her no more than 20 min away.
Your Mom will likely need to go on medicaid. She needs to spend down as required first. I don't think you will find any senior housing for less. Have you checked Board and Cares in your area, listed on computer hopefully. Wishing you good luck.
Try contacting N Central TX Area on Aging 817-695-9101. It is part of the NCTx Council of Governments which do regional planning and services issues. It’s in Arlington but has Ellis Co in its district.
also try the TX Disability Research Center 855-937-2372 which has Ellis Co in its area.
What I’m guessing will have to happen is for mom (you do it for her) to do the paperwork to go onto low income housing voucher and one that has apts for those with disabilities. Like the unit has grab bars in the shower, handicapped ramps throughout. Not housing in a facility like a NH but instead would be dedicated fixed income independent living apt geared to seniors that is run under a contract with the State or the Co.
Ennis is now - from what I understand - viewed a more affordable suburb of Dallas and Dallas rents are high. Your on the 45. Even up thru Allen past McKinney are high rent, high value housing market as it’s commutable to business hubs in Dallas / Plano. (We have friends whose kid is at Sherman C and are stuck in dorm living as there’s no affordable decent housing to speak of; it’s the same story for the ring cities around Austin, SA, Htown… rents $$$ but less than in the city $$$$+; it’s especially crazy high for off campus housing). You might just have to be realistic on where mom lives and to look for towns more removed from access to i35 & i45.
Seems Igloo knows the area where you live. In my area if the low income apartments are at least $700. I live in a small town in NJ they want the following:
Studio Studio, 1 Bath | 448 sq. ft. $1,065
1 Bed, 1 Bath | 800 sq. ft. $1,270 - $1,370
2 Bedrooms 2 Beds, 1 Bath | 1,080 sq. ft. $1,715
These apts have no washer/dryer or dishwashers in the apts. For washing of clothes you must go outside.
Where I live there are HUD subsidized apts. They charge 30% of your monthly income for rent. You are responsible for cable and electric. HUD also has rent vouchers.
I don't see how Mom, with her health problems, could live alone. To be honest, it would be more work for you. If she is not 24/7 care, she probably would not get Medicaid. Assisted living would probably be what she needs but that cost my Mom 5k a month in 2016 and that was 50% off room and board. I hit a sale.
Your Mom may just have to resign herself to living with you.
Try contacting your local State Representative and/or Senator.
This is a national problem. I agree with others, $700 is unheard of in my neck of the woods and rents are rising along with gas. The Northeast is through the roof with no end in sight.
Again, your local politicians are a good start. Maybe your mother could be an "emergency situation" I am not sure but it's worth looking into or a Social Worker at the hospital or some type of Elderly Affairs Dept.
I don't consider your Mom an emergency placement. She has a roof over her head and is being cared for. She just wants to be independent. There are people out there much worse off than Mom with children. Programs like HUD have limitations on how many participants they can help. I live in NJ and can tell you how it works here. This is pre COVID.
My nephew as a disabled man receives a voucher from the State for his housing. Its not HUD but pretty much follows the same criteria. My nephew has no parents. His grandmother, who he was living with died and the house had to be sold to pay off liens. Where he lives for those receiving HUD, their rent is based on a set amount set by the State, $910 for my nephew. So, my nephew pays 30% of his monthly income for rent and the state pays the balance. For him right now thats about $300.
HUD housing is hard to get. There are waiting lists even in the apts I was talking about. Because of COVID no evictions were done. Again, I think Mom has to resign herself to she can't afford to live on her own especially now with the cost of living rising. Not just rent, but the cost of food. My Mom died in 2017. Up to 2014 she was living on her own bringing in $1700 a month. She lived in a 123yr old farmhouse with high taxes. We live in NJ. She made it in 2014. There is no way she would be making it now. Probably even before now.
Me, my DH and I are doing OK but if he goes before me I lose about 35% of my income. I may not be able to keep my house. Will have to downsize. This is something I know will probably happen. I have to resign myself to it. Life is not the same when a spouse dies. SS is cut. You are probably overwhelming yourself over something you have no control over, Moms monthly income. She just cannot live on it and it will be a long time if your going to find a place. It seems to me you don't mind Mom being there. Its her who needs to resign herself that this is now her life.
Try churches. They sometimes have facilities they are involved with that help support small IL facilities.
Also try your local senior centers. Here is one. Not sure if it is connected to Igloos list.
https://ennisgoldencircle.com/
She might find kindred spirits there if she can visit it during the day. I know it isn’t a home but it might help her become more content.
I have a cousin who took her parents to the senior center every day for lunch. Her mom has since passed but she still takes her dad. During 2020 when cousin had five in the home with COVID, their SS kept them fed.
If your mom could find a buddy there it would give her something to look forward to.
Let us know how it goes. You can bet there are plenty of people in your moms position.
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APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
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We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
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APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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also try the TX Disability Research Center 855-937-2372 which has Ellis Co in its area.
What I’m guessing will have to happen is for mom (you do it for her) to do the paperwork to go onto low income housing voucher and one that has apts for those with disabilities. Like the unit has grab bars in the shower, handicapped ramps throughout. Not housing in a facility like a NH but instead would be dedicated fixed income independent living apt geared to seniors that is run under a contract with the State or the Co.
Ennis is now - from what I understand - viewed a more affordable suburb of Dallas and Dallas rents are high. Your on the 45. Even up thru Allen past McKinney are high rent, high value housing market as it’s commutable to business hubs in Dallas / Plano. (We have friends whose kid is at Sherman C and are stuck in dorm living as there’s no affordable decent housing to speak of; it’s the same story for the ring cities around Austin, SA, Htown… rents $$$ but less than in the city $$$$+; it’s especially crazy high for off campus housing). You might just have to be realistic on where mom lives and to look for towns more removed from access to i35 & i45.
Studio
Studio, 1 Bath | 448 sq. ft.
$1,065
1 Bed, 1 Bath | 800 sq. ft.
$1,270 - $1,370
2 Bedrooms
2 Beds, 1 Bath | 1,080 sq. ft.
$1,715
These apts have no washer/dryer or dishwashers in the apts. For washing of clothes you must go outside.
Where I live there are HUD subsidized apts. They charge 30% of your monthly income for rent. You are responsible for cable and electric. HUD also has rent vouchers.
I don't see how Mom, with her health problems, could live alone. To be honest, it would be more work for you. If she is not 24/7 care, she probably would not get Medicaid. Assisted living would probably be what she needs but that cost my Mom 5k a month in 2016 and that was 50% off room and board. I hit a sale.
Your Mom may just have to resign herself to living with you.
Try contacting your local State Representative and/or Senator.
This is a national problem. I agree with others, $700 is unheard of in my neck of the woods and rents are rising along with gas. The Northeast is through the roof with no end in sight.
Again, your local politicians are a good start. Maybe your mother could be an "emergency situation" I am not sure but it's worth looking into or a Social Worker at the hospital or some type of Elderly Affairs Dept.
My prayers are with you....I hope this helped.
My nephew as a disabled man receives a voucher from the State for his housing. Its not HUD but pretty much follows the same criteria. My nephew has no parents. His grandmother, who he was living with died and the house had to be sold to pay off liens. Where he lives for those receiving HUD, their rent is based on a set amount set by the State, $910 for my nephew. So, my nephew pays 30% of his monthly income for rent and the state pays the balance. For him right now thats about $300.
HUD housing is hard to get. There are waiting lists even in the apts I was talking about. Because of COVID no evictions were done. Again, I think Mom has to resign herself to she can't afford to live on her own especially now with the cost of living rising. Not just rent, but the cost of food. My Mom died in 2017. Up to 2014 she was living on her own bringing in $1700 a month. She lived in a 123yr old farmhouse with high taxes. We live in NJ. She made it in 2014. There is no way she would be making it now. Probably even before now.
Me, my DH and I are doing OK but if he goes before me I lose about 35% of my income. I may not be able to keep my house. Will have to downsize. This is something I know will probably happen. I have to resign myself to it. Life is not the same when a spouse dies. SS is cut. You are probably overwhelming yourself over something you have no control over, Moms monthly income. She just cannot live on it and it will be a long time if your going to find a place. It seems to me you don't mind Mom being there. Its her who needs to resign herself that this is now her life.
Also try your local senior centers.
Here is one. Not sure if it is connected to Igloos list.
https://ennisgoldencircle.com/
She might find kindred spirits there if she can visit it during the day. I know it isn’t a home but it might help her become more content.
I have a cousin who took her parents to the senior center every day for lunch. Her mom has since passed but she still takes her dad. During 2020 when cousin had five in the home with COVID, their SS kept them fed.
If your mom could find a buddy there it would give her something to look forward to.
Let us know how it goes. You can bet there are plenty of people in your moms position.