Affordable Senior Housing / Support Washington, District of Columbia
Mary's House for Older Adults describes itself as Washington DC's first affordable LGBTQIA+ and same-gender-loving affirming communal living space for adults aged 60 and over. Its residence, the Anacostia Road House, opened east of the river in a part of the city that has very little affirming senior housing of any kind.
The model is communal rather than apartment-block: independent older adults share a house and its common space, with the organization's stated aim being to celebrate the whole person as they age. It is framed explicitly as social-justice housing.
The organization won an AARP Purpose Prize in 2022. Its administrative office is at 474 Ridge Street NW, separate from the residence.
The house was listed as now leasing at the time of our review. Resident numbers, income limits and rents are not published, so contact the organization directly.
Independently referenced or recommended in public LGBTQIA+-aging resources, directories or reporting.
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SourceWe don't yet have documented couples or chosen-family policy details for this organization. Ask them directly, and let us know what you learn.
No trans-inclusive care documentation is on file yet. This does not indicate exclusion, ask the provider about their specific practices.
No LGBTQIA+ aging staff-training credential is on file for this organization. That is not evidence of exclusion, so ask them directly what training their staff receive.
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401 Anacostia Road NE
Washington, District of Columbia
Serves Washington, DC
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