Philips Tower

Philips Tower is an independent living community in Decatur, Georgia, offering maintenance-free apartment living for active seniors aged 62 and older. The community is subsidized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and serves residents on low or fixed incomes, with rent calculated at 30% of adjusted gross income.

The community provides a range of amenities and services designed to support active engagement and wellness. Residents have access to a fitness center with a trained exercise physiologist and wellness coach, arts and crafts classes, Bible study groups, and scheduled transportation for shopping, medical appointments, and group outings to museums, theaters, and other destinations. A full calendar of events, classes, and programs encourages residents to stay active and connected.

Philips Tower is located in downtown Decatur with a highly walkable neighborhood. Within walking distance or minutes away are a public library, restaurants, banks, drugstores, churches, a recreation center, parks, the MARTA station, and shops. The building is a secure, gated 10-story structure offering a variety of floor plans, including studios and one-bedroom apartments with different layouts to suit individual preferences. All utilities are included except telephone, cable TV, and Internet, though an affordable service bundle is available.

The community fosters whole-person wellness through programs addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Staff members are described as dedicated to helping residents reach their potential, with group activities, lectures, and faith-based programs available. Philips Tower is part of Presbyterian Homes of Georgia, a nonprofit Christian ministry founded in 1949, and welcomes persons of all faiths.