Located in the Bronx, Fischer Senior Apartments is the latest development by the West Side Federation for Seniors and Supportive Housing (WSFSSH).
The nonprofit will pilot a new model at the development to help seniors age in place—two dedicated floors for enhanced care, where studio apartments will share a common lounge and terrace as well as employ a “cluster care” model to provide extended supervision, reminders, assistance with day-to-day activities, and help with meal preparation to provide nutrition support.
Social work and recreation staff will help residents manage their finances, pay rent and meet basic needs, obtain and maintain medical and mental health care and counseling, and participate in a range of activities.
The building will be part of the city’s Affordable Independent Residences for Seniors program, and all units will be reserved for households 55 and older who earn no more than 50% of the area median income.