Luther Meadow:
Affordable Housing for Seniors
100 Meadow Lane, Gibsonburg, OH 43431
P: 419.637.2811 | F: 419.637.2835
Luther Meadow: Subsidized housing for seniors in Gibsonburg, Ohio
Located just south of Gibsonburg, off State Route 300, Luther Meadow is an attractive, affordable senior apartment community, primarily for individuals age 62 years or older. The vibrant community contains 45 apartments and is tucked away in an area that offers a beautiful setting for senior independent living.
Like many Genacross housing sites, Luther Meadow has a spiritual foundation because it was developed with the support of Lutheran and non-Lutheran congregations, as well as the local community. Seniors of all faiths are welcome to make Luther Meadow their home.
Features and Amenities
Luther Meadow is a 45-unit apartment community that provides a home with utilities and services at one reasonable rate. Following are some of the features and amenities provided:
- Spacious studio (approximately 415 sq. ft.) and one-bedroom apartments (approximately 520 sq. ft.), which include a living room with dining space; a full bath; and a kitchen with a range, sink and refrigerator
- All apartments on ground level with a patio
- Individually controlled heat and air conditioning
- Central hallway to lobby, social areas, laundry and mailboxes
- Community room and kitchen
- Convenient parking and pleasant grounds
- Cable TV available (additional fee)
- Non-smoking campus
- Small pets welcome
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Many services are provided to residents at no extra cost. These services include interior maintenance of the electrical, heating, air conditioning and plumbing systems, as well as exterior maintenance, such as lawn care and snow and trash removal.
A wide variety of social opportunities are made available to residents, if they wish to participate. Activities vary and may include card parties, bingo, Bible studies, lunch outings and monthly birthday parties. Check the monthly activity calendar for a full schedule of events.
Transportation is available through local senior transportation services.
In addition, Luther Meadow is the location for the Gibsonburg Senior Center operated through Great Lakes Community Action Partnership. The center hosts daily lunches, educational opportunities, socialization activities, medical assessments and other services for seniors age 60 and over.
Genacross is committed to helping residents age in the setting of their choice and maintain their independence. A service coordinator is available on-site to assist residents in procuring services, such as meals, home health care, and housekeeping, all of which help in maintaining an independent lifestyle.
Because Genacross develops communities under special financing arrangements aimed at encouraging senior housing opportunities, an income limit is required. In addition, 10 percent of Luther Meadow’s apartments are for individuals 18 years or older who have a disability and need the features of an accessible unit.
The eligibility guidelines for Luther Meadow are designed to house extremely low-income and very low-income individuals. As defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, extremely low income does not exceed 30 percent and very low income does not exceed 50 percent of the median family income for the county or metropolitan area.
Income from all sources must be verified as part of the initial certification process. Annual recertification also is required. All information acquired is kept confidential.
To obtain the current income eligibility levels and disability qualifications for Luther Meadow, please contact the housing manager.
Residents pay 30 percent of adjusted gross annual income. All utilities except telephone and cable TV are included in the rent. A security deposit equal to one month’s rent is required before moving in.
We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
