Council Gardens
(216) 382-8625
Why Council Gardens?
Set amidst more than seven beautiful acres in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Council Gardens offers senior housing in affordable garden apartments for persons age 62 and over, and for mobility impraired adults of all ages. Why choose Council Gardens?
Affordability
As a partner with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Council Gardens receives operating subsidies that allow quality housing at an affordable cost.
Active Community
Many opportunities are waiting for you at Council Gardens!
Healthy Lifesytle
One of our priorities is to encourage healthy lifestyle choices.
Ongoing Education Opportunities
No matter what age you are, you never stop learning. One of our important tasks is to give our tenants a chance of exploring new things and developing new skills.
Friendly Neighbors
A community of friendly neighbors to connect with is awaiting you.
Caring Employees
The Council Gardens staff cares about each individual resident and about creating a community for all. See what current tenants have to say.
Our Community
Council Gardens is dedicated to providing those who make their homes here a high quality, affordable, supportive, and enriching lifestyle, in a safe and secure environment.
Relax, your new home and your new lifestyle are waiting for you, right here at Council Gardens..
- Rentals are available for low- and moderate-income households in which at least one member is 62 years old, or for mobility impaired adults over 18.
- The 2023 income limits are: for a one-person household $50,650 and for a two-person household $57,850.
- Rent includes gas, electricity, and water. Spectrum bulk basic cable is available at $10.00 a month.
- The tenant’s portion of the rent is determined by his or her income and out of pocket medical expenses; it is approximately 30 percent of the household income.
- HUD pays the difference between the market rent and the tenant’s payment.
Our tenants can:
- Tend to our lush vegetable, fruit, and flower gardens, or just watch as they grow.
- Enjoy trips or if you prefer to stay in, participate in our programs and activities.
- Get a book (including audiobooks) from our lending library or book exchange program.
- Take an exercise class and go to the pool.
- Celebrate holiday events with friends, enjoy music concerts and the latest movies or play a board game.
Pets are welcome in all our units.
Relax, your new home and your new lifestyle are waiting for you, right here at Council Gardens.
Our tenants have an opportunity to:
- Workout in the Wellness Class.
- Improve health and physical strength by exercising on indoor and outdoor equipment.
- Swim at the Mandel JСС and Cumberland Pools (transportation provided).
- Work in individual and community gardens.
- Enjoy organically grown vegetables, fruits, and berries.
- Socialize with friends at by-weekly nutritious and delicious branches
Our tenants can attend various classes and learning groups like:
- Creative Writing Group
- Conversational English classes
- Social Groups
What tenants say:
“There is a huge pool of talent and amazing backgrounds, with doctors, poets, artists and engineers, teachers and nurses, all in our little community. We could never have imagined meeting such people before.”
TED. R
“I am so happy to have made my group of diverse Friends. Mutual support is a way of the life here!”
JUDITH B.
“I moved to Council Gardens in February 2021. From my first day here, I felt right at home. I feel welcome, secure and at peace. I am very comfortable living here. I feel like I have another family at Council Gardens. Everyone is so friendly and caring, and this is the way that world needs to be.”
RUBY W.
What tenants say:
“The staff works hard to provide a community atmosphere, with far more social interactions than we had in our house, while in a safe and secure supportive environment. There is far more at Council Gardens than we ever expected in apartment living, and all on a shoestring budget.”
LIZ & TED R.
“I am so glad to be living here at Council Gardens. The gardens and beautiful grounds are very clean. I love that I can sit out and enjoy nature. The staff here work very hard to make sure we have a welcoming, warm, and safe home. “
CAROL G.
What tenants say:
“There is a huge pool of talent and amazing backgrounds, with doctors, poets, artists and engineers, teaches and nurses, all in our little community. We could never have imagined meeting such people before.”
TED. R
“I am so happy to have made my group of diverse Friends. Mutual support is a way of the life here!”
JUDITH B.
“I moved to Council Gardens in February 2021. From my first day here, I felt right at home. I feel welcome, secure and at peace. I am very comfortable living here. I feel like I have another family at Council Gardens. Everyone is so friendly and caring, and this is the way that world needs to be.”
RUBY W.
Get In Touch
(216) 382-8625
2501 North Taylor Road, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118
Let's Build Your Dream Life Together
Council Gardens invites you to visit our suites and tour our fabulous gardens. When you see all we have to offer, the decision to join our family will be an easy one. Council Gardens is a unique group of senior adults who thrive and flourish in an environment of active leisure, intellectual stimulation, warm interactions, and remarkable home-grown gardens. Imagine the joy of waking up knowing you are surrounded by friends and staff who care.
To schedule a tour of Council Gardens, call Marina Markovich at
216-382-8625 X 1004