| Where are these apartments? |
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Leafy House, located at 10000 Brunswick Avenue, is in a quiet,
historic Silver Spring neighborhood. In addition to the common areas
and Entry Guard security system, Leafy House has its own beauty salon,
convenience store and library.
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| Can I afford the
Congregate Housing Services Program? |
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Rents range from $370 to $518, depending upon
income. All rents include utilities.
In addition, there is a monthly fee for the Congregate Housing
Services Program. Subsidy monies for this program fee may be available
through the Maryland Office on Aging.
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| Do I qualify? |
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Residents must be 62 years of age or older and show a need for
assistance with meal preparation and other household tasks. Income
cannot exceed $30,450 for a single person and $34,800 for a couple.
There is a minimum income requirement.
The Congregate Housing Services Program has no Montgomery County
residency requirement.
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| What other services are available? |
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To ensure safety, staff checks on each residents twice a day.
In addition, residents may choose to take advantage of the following services:
- Weekly shopping trips
- Religious services
- Escort to building activities
- Exercise classes
- Friendly visits (help with mending, writing letters and reading
mail)
- Day trips
- Volunteer opportunities
- Bookmobile visits to the building
- Podiatrist visits to the building
- Daily mail pickup and delivery
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