Dakota Co Housing

Dakota Co Housing, also called Colleen Loney Manor or Dakota Co Housing for the Elderly, is a public housing apartment building at 1675 Livingston Ave in West St. Paul, Minnesota, where you'll find 80 units made up of one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and handicap accessible apartments, and the place mainly serves low-income seniors aged 62 and up, near elderly people starting at 55, and people with disabilities, all depending on where they fall in the income rules tied to Area Median Income, and most years, folks have to wait for an open application window since the waiting list can close in between; rents link up to the resident's income, as the building participates in the HUD Public Housing program and is managed by Dakota County CDA, so anyone wanting to know about specific unit layouts, rents, or what's actually open to apply for has to ask the management since these details can change year to year. The building has common things seniors find helpful, like elevators, a library, a community room with a kitchen, an exercise room, laundry rooms, and a gardening area with garden plots, plus smoke-free units, pet policies allowing dogs or cats with a deposit, parking by call, and staff on duty around the clock to help in emergencies-residents can get congregate dining meals, supportive services, and there's a response system for prompt help. Residents use different services and supports, like medical equipment, hearing and vision help, and programs for people with disabilities run with the help of groups like Disability Hub MN and local advocacy organizations, and there are a lot of options for families with children who have special needs, from early childhood mental health and Help Me Grow referrals to Early Head Start, ECSE programs, family home visiting, genetic counseling, and lots of parenting support, and medical evaluations. The place also covers supports for pregnancy and young children, with doulas, birthing centers, WIC services, car seat help, breastfeeding aides, child care resources, and mental and general health care for families, plus screened referrals, early intervention, and home visiting (like Follow Along Program), so if you need resources for newborns or expectant moms, you'll find those through the programs run here. There's a continuum of care with independent living, assisted living, memory care, transitional care, and long-term care suites, and services like skilled nursing, respite care, medication help, daily task assistance, and all those things folks sometimes need as they age. The campus gives residents ways to stay active and social with activities, spiritual events, and amenities designed to help people stay independent and connected, yet the process for moving here goes through eligibility and background checks, with Dakota County residents or workers getting priority if there's a wait, and management expects updates on things like address or income through a simple change form or phone call. Dakota Co Housing has held a passing inspection score, hitting 98/100 in September 2017, and there's been a few checks over the years, showing pretty steady ratings. If someone is after an affordable, straightforward senior living spot with public housing help, essential supports, and connections for both older adults and families with disabilities or young children, this place brings together a lot of practical resources in one community, and most people find what they need, even if things like open units or waitlists move around from year to year.