Older Adult/Disability Related Supportive Housing

Residential facilities for older adults and/or people with disabilities who are unable to function in an independent living environment because they need assistance with toileting, bathing, dressing, medication management and administration, meals and housekeeping and other activities of daily living, but do not require nursing care on a regular basis. Living options range from state institutions for individuals with the most severe disabilities who require intensive services to settings that enable individuals with disabilities to live with their own families or in their own homes or apartments with supportive services from community-based supported living providers. Alternatives in between include health care facilities for people with a primary need for developmental services in combination with an intermittent need for skilled nursing care; community care facilities (residential care homes or group homes) for people who require varying levels of supervision and assistance in the activities of daily living; assisted living facilities; continuing care retirement communities; life care communities; foster family placements for adults who will benefit from interaction in a family environment; and semi-independent living facilities for individuals with disabilities who need minimal levels of support to live and work in the community. Some of these facilities are licensed by the state.

  • Chelmsford Arms

    This is a state subsidized housing and has 64 one-bedroom units. Daily meals are provided through Chelmsford Council on Aging. AgeSpan provides supportive services to eligible residents. This site is managed by the Chelmsford Housing Authority.

  • Union Street High Rise

    The Union Street High Rise is public housing managed by the Lawrence Housing Authority. It is composed of 76 units for the elderly and/or disabled families; there are no handicap accessible apartments. AgeSpan provides supportive services to eligible elder residents.

  • St. Alfio’s Villa

    This is a HUD subsidized building with 155 units, some of which are handicap accessible. Public transportation is nearby. Occupancy is restricted to elderly or disabled households. A subsidy is provided through the Project-Based Section 8 Program and rents are based upon 30% of the household adjusted gross income. AgeSpan provides supportive services to eligible…

  • Francis Gatehouse

    This property is a 90 unit community that is located 2-3 miles out of the downtown Lowell area. It has 8 handicap accessible apartments and an accessible community room with a kitchen facility. Supportive services are available and they are managed by AgeSpan. This site is managed by the Lowell Housing Authority.

  • Belvidere Heights

    This is a 112-unit development for elders located in one building. It has an accessible community room but there are no handicapped accessible units. Residents can easily access the downtown Lowell area. Supportive services are available; these are managed by AgeSpan. This site is managed by the Lowell Housing Authority. Formerly was named Father Norton…

  • Mammoth Road Congregate

    This Congregate Living site houses 8 individuals. Each unit has a private bedroom and half bathroom (toilet and sink); 2 shared shower rooms (2 handicapped accessible showers). Monthly social/recreational activities are available to residents. A meal plan is available. Parking is available to residents; transportation needs will assist residents with transportation needs. Home care services…

  • Delaney Terrace

    Delaney Terrace is located at 8 Sheila Avenue in North Chelmsford. It has 47 one-bedroom units and 1 four-bedroom transitional congregate unit for 4 residents. Supportive services are provided by AgeSpan to eligible residents. This site is managed by the Chelmsford Housing Authority. The Transitional Congregate Housing Program at Delaney Terrace is managed by Summit…