St James Community

St James Community in Scottsburg, Indiana, is a two-story apartment community with 34 one-bedroom apartments for people aged 62 and older who have lower incomes, and they accept HUD subsidies, so the rent is based on income, age, and disability following HUD guidelines, which helps make it more affordable for residents who qualify. The community's smoke-free policy has been in place since September 1, 2016, and there are handicap-accessible entryways for easier access. Apartments are well-maintained with appliances, carpeting, and on-site coin-operated laundry, and all utilities except cable TV, Internet, and phone are included in the rent. There's a large front porch for gatherings, plus common areas for socializing, recreation, and crafts, and a resident computer station. People living there can also join in devotional activities as well as offsite trips, and enjoy meals provided on site. A Service Coordinator is available to help with referrals, health care and aging resources, education about health and wellness, and to connect residents to volunteer opportunities and community engagement, because staying active and having connections often means a lot as folks get older. They handle nursing homes, independent living, assisted living, and memory care options within the Graceworks Lutheran Services network, which means there's a range of services and health care help, including diabetic care, non-ambulatory care, and incontinence care if that's needed, and there's 24/7 on-call emergency maintenance to fix problems at any hour. The grounds are nice and located in a residential neighborhood, which makes being outside pleasant, and transportation services are available as well for residents who need help getting places. St James Community uses the name St James Manor - Scottsburg, IN and is part of a network with communities in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky focused on serving low-income elderly and disabled people. Residents and families say the place has a review score of around 8.0 to 8.5, showing that while no place is perfect, it's a decent choice for people looking for a safer, community-focused place to live with services tailored for seniors with different needs, and they try to offer the right kind of help for people at different stages of aging.