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Cottonwood Ridge Apartments

 

Cottonwood Ridge Apartments is a 24-unit congregate housing complex for very low income persons age 62 or older. Cottonwood Ridge is located on the campus of St. John Lutheran Home on the southeast edge of Springfield, Minnesota just off Brown County Highway #5 near the Cottonwood River.

Cottonwood Ridge is financed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) which provides rental assistance to tenants. Under the Rental Assistance Program, income eligible applicants pay up to 30% of their adjusted gross income for rent, after allowances for recurring medical expense.

 Special Features:

  • Controlled access entry system
  • Live-in caretaker
  • In-house pull-cord alarm system
  • Local Management
  • Laundry Facilities 
  • 2 units equipped for mobility impairment
  • Whirlpool Bath
  • Parking lot space and storage units for each tenant
  • Access to cable TV
  • Beautiful Community Rooms
  • Tenant sponsored social programs
  • Living Room
  • Car Plug-ins available
  • TV lounge
  • Excercise Equipment
  • Dining Room / Kitchen
  • Walking Path
  • Outdoor Patio

 

 Accessibility Features:

The entire building is designed to be barrier free.

Two apartments are specially designed to accommodate mobility impaired individuals.

Eligibility Requirements:

A person may be eligible to live at Cottonwood Ridge Apartments if she/he:  is 62 years or older and qualifies as very low-income under current HUD guidelines

Application Procedure

For an application call: (507) 723-4500
or write to:

Robin McNutt, Manager
Cottonwood Ridge Apartments
712 East Cottonwood Street
Springfield, MN 56087

Applicants are placed on the waiting list while their application is being reviewed for eligibility.

No application fees or gifts are required or accepted.

Applicants who meet certain verifiable preference criteria as established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development receive priority.

 

Managed by St. John Lutheran Home

St. John Lutheran Home strives to enhance the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being of our residents, staff, and the community we serve. St. John Lutheran Home is dedicated to educate, promote quality of life and independence while offering a stimulating and attractive environment.

Cottonwood Ridge Apartments
712 East Cottonwood Street
Springfield, MN 56087
Phone (507) 723-4500
Fax (507) 723-5687
cottonwoodridge@newulmtel.net