Harbor Towers

Harbor Towers is a public housing development managed and operated by the Benton Harbor Housing Commission, sitting at 250 E Wall St in Benton Harbor, MI, and you'll find that they work with programs like Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, Project-Based Voucher, and HOPE VI, which means that most residents get some kind of rent help based on their income, since these are HUD-funded units, but with these public housing places, there's often a long waiting list and the buildings tend to be on the older side since they haven't built new public housing for years and these old buildings can have issues like mold, broken windows, pests, and tripping hazards, which the management tries to fix. The staff have a reputation for being kind, helpful, and compassionate, offering personal support, especially for seniors who need care with daily things like bathing, dressing, and taking medicine. The place focuses on providing safe, affordable housing and tries to keep things decent, sanitary, and in good repair, although it did get a low inspection score of 50 out of 100 back in November 2017, so some issues were noted by inspectors, and residents can use a complaint line to share concerns. They offer independent living options for adults age 55 or 62 and older, with senior apartments and a community room that residents can rent for get-togethers, plus there are meal and housekeeping services, laundry facilities, and activities meant to keep seniors active-socially, mentally, and physically-including memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, which is good for people who need help not wandering or getting confused. The community is in downtown Benton Harbor, close to local attractions, and provides modern living spaces, some with nice views, and most units offer hassle-free, social living, with nutritious meals prepared each day, usually one or two per day, and while the buildings are older and sometimes need repairs, people generally rate the place highly in reviews (often giving it scores of 8 out of 10 or better), likely because the staff are joyful and the community works hard to keep residents engaged and cared for. Harbor Towers participates in different voucher and subsidy programs aimed at making rent affordable, and they've got administrative offices at Buss St. and Wall St. with people to help with leasing and choosing the right living setup, whether that's more independent or assisted, and they know about federal programs for seniors like Medicare or Medicaid for those who need help paying the extra medical costs-especially for memory care which can cost much more than regular care for seniors over 65. Care at Harbor Towers is designed to fit what each resident needs, either as independent apartments or assisted living, with extra help offered as part of a continuing-care plan if someone's needs change. The community doesn't list any luxury amenities, but offers practical support and strives to partner with local groups to improve services.