Visit Us:
Deaconess Krafft Center
3100 Devonshire Road
Cleveland, OH 44109
Contact Us:
tel 216-459-2870
Deaconess-Krafft Center
Deaconess-Krafft Center is a six-story apartment community specifically designed for older adults who are at least 62 years of age as well as a limited number of non-elderly disabled individuals 18 years and older. There are 97 one-bedroom units, three two-bedroom units and one unit for a live-in custodian. Five of the units are handicap accessible designed to benefit the mobility impaired and the building is equipped for those who are hearing and/or visually impaired.
The community is located in Cleveland’s historic Old Brooklyn neighborhood on the near west side and is in close proximity to a post office, pharmacies,
restaurants, retail businesses, churches, medical and dental offices, and public transportation. The community neighbors the MetroHealth Old Brooklyn Campus and Senior Health and Wellness Center where there is access to physicians of many different specialties as well as a pharmacy, beauty shop, and a cafeteria.
Deaconess-Krafft Center features a large attached Senior Center that is operated by Senior Citizen Resources, Inc. (SCR), a local non-profit organization whose mission is to provide supportive services to Seniors in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood. The Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and is available to residents of Deaconess-Krafft Center and Deaconess-Zane Center (our sister facility directly across the street from Deaconess-Krafft Center) as well as Seniors living in the surrounding community. A full range of services are available to participants at little or no cost including a daily hot meal program Monday through Friday, homebound meals-on-wheels, various recreational activities (bingo, card parties, crafts, games, exercise, line dancing, computer classes, special trips, and Senior Olympics), transportation to medical appointments and shopping, Post Office-On-Wheels, nurse consultations, health screenings, educational seminars, annual flu, and pneumonia vaccination program, and volunteer placement. SCR also provides a wide array of social services to assist participants to deal with various personal issues such as Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement, Social Security and SSI assistance, medical or prescription issues, nutrition, intervention, advocacy, and family involvement. After hours, Deaconess-Krafft Center residents can use the Center at their leisure to play games, build puzzles, play the piano, or socialize with friends or neighbors.
Deaconess-Krafft Center residents enjoy the use of “day rooms” located on select floors of the six-story building where they can socialize with friends and neighbors. There is also a spacious lobby area on the first floor that has ample seating areas and abundant amounts of natural light. An outside Courtyard with benches, a picnic table, an arbor, and a fountain provide a tranquil outdoor space for relaxation and socialization. There is also a library for residents to enjoy. There are three laundry rooms equipped with coin-operated washers and dryers and folding tables enabling the residents to do their laundry on site.
The management offices are located directly across the street at the Deaconess-Zane Center for ease of communication for the residents. There are supportive maintenance areas dedicated to the continued maintenance and operation of the community. There are trash collection rooms/chutes on each floor. An answering service is available for residents with maintenance emergencies both before and after office hours and on weekends and holidays.
The community has a “key FOB” door entry system as well as automatic doors for the resident’s convenience and added security.
Each resident’s unit is accessed through interior corridors. The typical unit design provides one or two bedrooms, a kitchen with a pass-through counter, refrigerator, range, and vent.
The mobility impaired, accessible units have roll-in showers for ease of access for those residents in wheelchairs. They also have appropriate appliances, counter and sinks, and turning radius to meet the special needs of the mobility impaired.
For information on this community – or to have an application mailed to you – please call, locally (216) 459-2870.
One & Two Bedroom Apartments Include:
- Full Kitchen
- Ample Storage
- Safety Rails in Bathroom
- Individually Controlled Heat & Air Conditioning
- Large Windows in Living Room and Bedroom
- Smoke Detectors
- Fully Equipped Sprinkler System
- Emergency Call System
- Carpeting
- Window Treatments
Building Amenities Include:
- An Attached Senior Center with Daily Activities
- Hot Meal Program
- Spacious Lobby Area
- Outside Courtyard elevators
- Ample, Well-Let Parking
- Extensive Video Surveillance System
FAQs
We hope this section helps answer a few of the questions you may have. If you have a question not covered in this section, or if you would like more information, please call Deaconess-Krafft Center at (216) 459-2870. We look forward to hearing from you!
What type of housing is Deaconess-Krafft Center? Is it low-income housing?
Deaconess-Krafft Center is a subsidized housing community for seniors age 62 & over as well as a limited number of non-elderly disabled individuals 18 years and older. The term “subsidized housing” means that the rent is based on income. A resident of the community pays approximately 30% of their income as rent.
Who pays the remainder of the rent?
The remainder of the rent is paid in the form of a subsidy. If a resident qualifies for a subsidy, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a U.S. government agency, will pay the remainder of the rent.
How is rent calculated?
Resident rent is based on approximately 30% of income. A good estimate of your rent would be to take 30% of your gross annual income and divide it by 12 months. This will give you an estimate of what your monthly rent could be.
What does the rent include?
Monthly rental of the apartment, all utilities except phone and cable TV, and trash removal.
Is there a lease?
Yes, there is a one-year lease, but we understand the necessity of unanticipated move-outs. After you complete your first year, the lease reverts to a month-to-month basis.
How many apartments are there?
Deaconess-Krafft Center has 100 resident apartments.
How big are the apartments?
Deaconess-Krafft Center offers spacious one-bedroom apartments and a small number of two-bedroom units all with accessible features, as well as a few more-accessible apartments for the sensory/mobility impaired. One-bedroom apartments are approximately 650 square feet and two-bedroom units are approximately 800 square feet.
How do I get started with the move-in process?
Simply fill out an application completely, sign it and mail it to the address on the back of the application.
Is there a waiting list for residency?
Yes, currently Deaconess-Krafft Center has a waiting list. Please call for the approximate waiting time.
What is the Security Deposit?
The Security Deposit is the same as one month’s full rent. This deposit is due in full at the signing of the lease.
Do you allow pets?
Deaconess-Krafft Center welcomes you to bring your pet along with you. Fish and birds are welcomed without a deposit. We also welcome a small dog or a cat with a pet deposit. There is a limit of one animal (cat or dog) per apartment and there are certain size and breed restrictions.
What is the Pet Deposit?
The refundable pet deposit is $300. Payment arrangements can be made for this deposit. Beginning with $50 and then a monthly payment of $10 until the deposit is paid in full.
Is there additional storage space available?
There is no additional storage available, however, each apartment offers ample closet and storage space.
Is there an elevator?
Yes, there are two elevators located in the center of the building easily accessible by all residents, on all floors.
Is parking available?
Yes, Deaconess-Krafft Center offers its residents the use of a large parking lot.
What is the cost of parking?
There is no cost for parking.
How many keys do I receive?
Residents receive an apartment key, a key to a locked mailbox for their apartment, and an access key FOB to the main entry (and the Courtyard entry). Both our main entrance and Courtyard entrance are controlled by a key FOB and doors automatically open with the key.
Are there any planned activities?
Deaconess-Krafft Center has an attached Senior Center that is operated by a local non-profit organization, Senior Citizen Resources, Inc., which prints and distributes a monthly calendar and newsletter showing the dates and times of various activities. Activities include a daily hot meal program Monday through Friday, bingo, board games, exercise, line dancing, computer classes and more. There is also a puzzle and craft room used daily for putting together puzzles and other various crafting projects.
Are there on-site laundry facilities?
There are three laundry rooms at Deaconess-Krafft Center located on the first, third, and fifth floors. In all, there are five coin-operated washers and five coin-operated dryers with folding and hanging areas, and a wash sink for the convenience of our residents.
What is the garbage/recycling process?
There is a garbage center on each floor of the building specifically for garbage purposes. On the upper floors, there is a chute to dispose of trash directly into a dumpster.
Is there any public transportation available
Yes, currently the Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) has several routes within just a few minutes’ walk. Senior Citizen Resources, Inc. (SCR) also has scheduled van services to take Seniors to the grocery store, doctor appointments, department stores, local restaurants, and other locations. More information on rides can be obtained by contacting RTA at their website http://www.riderta.com/ or by phone at 216-566-5100. SCR can be contacted at 216-749-5367.
Visit Us:
Deaconess Krafft Center
3100 Devonshire Road
Cleveland, OH 44109
Contact Us:
tel 216-459-2870
