The Anchorage is a 3 story residence with 25 apartments in the Wards Corner area of Norfolk at 112 Cromwell Parkway. The attractive brick building has 19 single and 6 two-bedroom units designed specifically to accommodate the accessibility needs of persons with severe mobility impairments, primarily wheelchair users. Electrical switches and outlets are elevated for wheelchair convenience. Kitchen arrangements likewise permit maximum wheelchair access. Each apartment has a roll-in shower rather than the usual shower/tub arrangement.

The Anchorage also contains a community room, library, recreation room and laundry room with accessible appliances. A major convenience of life in the Anchorage is its proximity to the Words Corner Shopping complex, 3 minutes away by wheelchair.

The Anchorage was developed by AHC and cosponsor Accessible Space, Inc. (ASI) of St. Paul, Minnesota, thorough the HUD 811 program and operates within HUD guidelines. HUD provides an annual subsidy which permits residents to pay only 30% of their adjusted income for rent.

As an independent living facility, residents must be over 18 years of age, low income, capable of self management and responsible for arranging their personal attendant care. They are often able to pool their attendant services adding to the flexibility of their care.

ASI is responsible for management of the Anchorage.

Application information may be obtained by calling ASI toll free at: 1 800 466 7722.

Click here to see a one-bedroom apartment floor plan.