HUD Grants to Convert Existing Multifamily Units into Assisted Living Units

Tuesday, November 05, 2002

Secretary Martinez yesterday awarded some $54 million in grants to 12 states so that elderly Americans can find upgraded apartments equipped to meet their physical needs. The grants will help convert existing multifamily projects into assisted living facilities for the elderly.

"These grants will provide an affordable option to nursing home placement for the elderly," said Secretary Martinez. "This will allow some elderly to live their lives in familiar surroundings and remain independent and not be prematurely displaced to nursing homes."

HUD-supported assisted living facilities are designed to accommodate low-income elderly and persons with disabilities who can live independently but need assistance with activities of daily living, such as eating, bathing, grooming, dressing and home management activities.

The projects receiving funding today will be providing services through a number of sources including their State Home Health Care programs, State Assisted Living Services funds, Congregate Housing Services Program funds, Service Coordinator funds and/or private grants and donations.

The grants were awarded on a competitive basis to Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont.

 
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