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Local home-care provider launches supportive shared housing for seniors and veterans in North Lauderdale
Summary
Denise Simmons, owner of Wisdom Senior Care, described opening a supportive house called Grace and Love Enriched Living offering furnished rooms with utilities included for 55+ residents and veterans on fixed incomes; she asked the council for contacts and partnership opportunities.
Denise Simmons, a franchise owner of Wisdom Senior Care, told the Broward County Housing Council she and a partner are opening Grace and Love Enriched Living, a supportive shared-housing site in North Lauderdale aimed at seniors, veterans and people on fixed incomes.
Simmons said the program grew out of her caregiving experience and that the facility will offer furnished rooms with utilities included and connections to community supports. She described the model as shared accommodations in a single-family home, targeted to residents age 55 and older who receive pension, Social Security, or SSI and can live independently with some support.
Simmons said rooms will start at $750 per month (as stated) and that the facility will open in September. Council members asked follow-up questions about age and income eligibility; staff and members offered to put Simmons in contact with local homelessness and housing partners and requested contact information after the meeting.
Ending: Council staff asked Simmons to share her contact details so staff can connect her with housing and homelessness partners who may provide referrals or partnership opportunities.
