Beacon
House
19 Myrtle Street
Boston, MA 02114
Telephone: (617) 523-8295
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House recently hosted a performance by the local youth arts
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 Beacon
House, located on Boston's famed Beacon Hill, offers 85
rent-subsidized and 32 rent-moderated apartments for persons
age 55 and over.
This historic
building in a historic neighborhood was completely renovated
in 1983 to create affordable housing for Boston elders. One
bedroom units and larger studios have large windows and enough
room for two persons. Small studios are suitable for one person.
All units have modern kitchens, full baths and wall-to-wall
carpeting. An extensive renovation of all common areas was
completed in 2001. In 2003, Beacon House won the William D.
Smith Memorial Award from the Massachusetts Architectural
Access Board for the new atrium wheelchair ramp.
•
Modern studio and one-bedroom apartments with fully equipped
kitchens and baths
•
Seven
apartments fully adapted for wheelchairs
•
Week-day
lunch for nominal donation
•
Elevators
•
Comfortable
atrium, community room, and library
•
Roof-deck
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On-site laundry
•
Computer lab with professional classes for residents
•
On-site
access to MGH Senior HealthWISE program
Conveniently located near:
• Downtown Crossing
• Retail shops
• Grocery store
• Public library
• Banks
• Massachusetts General Hospital
An easy walk to the T and many activities!
How
to Apply
Income-qualified
persons who are 62 and older, or who have disabilities, may
be eligible for state and federally subsidized rents.
Contact
the management office with questions or to request an application.
Phone: (617) 523-8295
Email: beacon@rogerson.org
Applicant must be income-eligible at the time of acceptance.
PUBLIC EVENTS
Beacon House offers several ongoing events, open
to elders on Beacon Hill.
Church Meeting
Beacon Hill Baptist Church will meet every Sunday in the community
room at Beacon House until further notice. Community members
are invited to attend a bible study at 11 a.m. and church
service at noon.
Hot
Lunch Program Available On Beacon Hill
A hot lunch program for people ages 62 and older and for people
with disabilities is open to the public at Beacon House. Hot,
nutritional lunches are available for $1.75 weekdays from
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Elder
Exercise Class Open On Beacon Hill
A free exercise class is open to Beacon Hill residents ages
55 and over at 9 a.m. each Saturday in the Beacon House Community
Room.
For more information on these events, call
(617) 523-8295.
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