Benetwood Apartments

Benetwood Apartments offers affordable housing for older adults and people with disabilities who meet FHA 202/8 program requirements, and it's one of those three-story buildings with 75 apartments where every unit comes with a refrigerator, stove, large linen closets, and ceramic tile bathrooms, and you'll notice that the living and dining areas have wall-to-wall carpeting which makes things cozy. There are studio layouts, screen porches on every floor, a beauty parlor, a laundry room, and spaces for activities like crafts, computers, and TV, with a community room for all sorts of gatherings and a spot outside with picnic tables, a sunny terrace, garden plots, and even a mini-park, so residents can spend time outdoors or under a screen house with a gas barbecue. Parking's available for those who drive, and those who don't can enjoy the rich blend of in-house social and wellness activities designed to keep everyone engaged, plus there's support for those with Alzheimer's or dementia since memory care is one of the options as is assisted living and respite care - though independent living is the main focus. Benetwood Apartments looks after many needs, with a staff known for being helpful, joyful, and kind, offering nutritious meals (planned by chefs and focused on good quality ingredients), and letting residents bring pets if that's something they want. Rents are based on 30% of adjusted gross income for those who get HUD subsidies, but there can be a waiting list that sometimes takes a long time, and apartments can have different rates. The building is part of a bigger community with connections to monastic life and Benedictine traditions, with spiritual resources, social justice programs like Sisters Speak Out, environmental activities such as the ReLeaf project, regular celebrations, and opportunities for retreats and liturgy, so people who want more than just a place to live, maybe a sense of spiritual community or new friendships, can find it here. The apartments sit at 641 Troupe Rd #100 in Harborcreek, PA, and the setting encourages seniors to stay active, social, and independent for as long as they can-so even though the place has earned a 9 out of 10 community rating and some awards for quality, things are done simply and thoughtfully, just as you'd expect from a place built around support, faith, and everyday living.