Trinity Gardens sits at 3825 NW 19th St in Oklahoma City, OK, and has apartments meant for folks aged 55 and up, so it's a place for seniors looking for affordable housing with a community feel, and when thinking about the building, you'll notice there's an elevator, a community garden, private mailboxes, generous lighted parking, and a community room where you'll often find planned activities or folks gathering for a meal, because provided meals mean nobody needs to cook if they don't want to, and there's also coin-operated laundry and a library with books from the Metropolitan Library System that a library rep does bring by and update, and if the lights go out, the community room's got backup from a generator so people can still gather. The apartments come in studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and semi-private layouts, with full-sized kitchens with electric stoves, garbage disposals, refrigerators, ceiling fans in both living room and bedrooms, and large closets for storing things, and you'll find balconies or patios with many of the spaces, plus central heat and air keep everyone comfortable year-round, and the building has an elevator for easy access, especially for those needing help getting around from a bed to a wheelchair or who may need extra support for diabetes or incontinence care.
Trinity Gardens is part of 86 affordable housing properties in Oklahoma City managed by Gorman Management Company out of Bartlesville, OK, and is built to help seniors who may want rental rates below the usual market, and they offer programs for rental assistance and information for people living with disabilities too, with staff always on-site and the building set up as non-smoking except for a spot outside, and there's always staff on hand day and night for emergencies or just helping people with health-related support like memory care, assisted living, independent living, and even skilled nursing. There's a strong focus on community; folks can join in on activities like devotional or offsite outings, join in support programs like the Sanctuary Campaign or Sponsor Senior Housing, and take part in group counseling or "Talk to Hope" sessions for whatever help's needed, and you'll find various social and educational programs around adoption, pregnancy, birth mother support, family support, immigration legal services (including help in Spanish), home care, refugee services, caregiver support, and more, so people can find the help or company they want in one place.
Shopping, dining, entertainment, and several churches are all pretty close, and with a weekly shopping van, it's straightforward to get groceries or run errands, and there's a vehicle donation program for those who want to give back. Trinity Gardens shows up online with a Facebook page and sometimes gathers donations via an Amazon wish list, and there's even the Kate Barnard Statue as a landmark people can look for. The building is locked and keyed for safety, with private mailboxes close to the office and all kinds of room to move around inside, and as far as fees go, there's a community charge, some other fees for folks needing more care, and different options for those wanting a second person or respite stays. For many elders who want a supportive, safe, and social place to live that's plain, comfortable, and a little more affordable, Trinity Gardens has a lot of the essentials covered without being fancy about it.
