The Dept of Housing and Development have several programs for Senior Living - for both modest income and low income seniors.  Call your Dept of Aging in your community to get a list of them in your area ( usually located in urban or larger surburban areas). Most of the time these are (1) bedroom units or efficiency apartments but the facility may offer many ammenities for seniors.  The square footage varies somewhat  but for (1) person or even a couple, it was cozy but not cramped as long as furniture was not too big. My Mom lived in one in Decatur, GA for over 12 years before I moved her to an Assisted Living facility.  Some of her neighbors in the Senior Independent Living apartment high-rise had been there 20 - 25 years.  The had a computer room, exercise facility, many activities, transportation to various places - (grocery store, Dr. appointment), a beauty salon, catered meals at additional cost if you wanted them.  24/7  security - oversite only.  You had ample parking if you still drove. The rent was subsidized under the Section 202 for some depending on their income, not their assets - but there were some there that paid the market rate and others that were on Sect. 8.  The Sect. 8 always stayed full but the Section 202 was usually open for application. Age spanned the spectrum from 62 - mid 90's.  In fact there were quite a few 90's there when my Mom had to move. You can use this U.S. Dept of Housing and Urban Development government website to search for what is available in your state and cities: HUD - Housing for Seniors and Persons with Disabilites
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