Photo courtesy of Juliette Fowler.
Desirable senior-living communities can be pricey — there’s no disputing that fact.
Juliette Fowler Communities in our neighborhood is unique: Seniors with almost any budget can be accommodated with a great place to live. Fowler provides housing for about 600 older adults, over half of whom depend on affordable housing, and 200 or so who live in HUD-subsidized housing.
Fowler Christian Apartments (FCA) provides 250 independent living apartments and a high level of care for those age 62 and older who apply and qualify.
“There is a shortage of affordable senior living options in Dallas for those with middle incomes and below,” says Ashley Thames Brown, chief advancement officer for Juliette Fowler Communities.
“Our affordable housing provisions give qualifying neighbors the opportunity to pay lower rent. We help applicants get referrals and encourage advance planning, since there is a two-year waiting list for apartment availability.”
Fowler recognizes that when folks age into a senior living community, the high price of typical senior housing can force them out of life-long East Dallas, Lakewood and White Rock neighborhoods, Brown says.
Photo courtesy of Juliette Fowler.
“Residents living in our affordable housing apartments include teachers, veterans, police officers, widows, librarians and Sunday school teachers, people on whose shoulders we stand every day. Juliette Fowler offers a way to keep great neighbors in our neighborhood,” she says.
Some of these life-long neighborhood residents have been at Juliette Fowler for as many as 30 years, Brown says, and they choose Fowler for many reasons in addition to affordability: safety in a gated community, spiritual life, wellness, location and easy access to hospitals, grocery stores, restaurants and other neighborhood resources.
By 2030, Brown says, all Baby Boomers will be older than age 65. “Consider economics, cost of healthcare and increased costs of living — without more Juliette Fowlers providing affordable housing, what will happen?”
Affordable-housing residents at Fowler live on the same campus, enjoy the same dining program and participate in the same events and activities as everyone living at Juliette Fowler Communities, she says.
“Even if you are not sure you will need affordable housing, or if you believe your Mom or Dad might, apply now for it,” Brown says.
“There is no cost to apply, and there’s often a waiting list to move in.”
Visit fowlercommunities.org or call 214-827-0813 now to learn more and apply for Juliette Fowler Communities’ affordable housing opportunities.
Photo courtesy of Juliette Fowler.
