Need independent housing I can afford. Where should I look?

You need to go to your County Social Service dept. Or check with the housing authority. Realtors usually have listings of rentals.

We are people from all over the US and other countries who are or have cared for family members. We really have no idea about housing in your area unless one of our members lives near you.

So many do, Kelly.
We are just a Forum of caregivers, so while we cannot direct you to help ourselves, not being familiar with where you live and what's available, we can suggest the following:

1. Call your local area Coucil on Aging.
2. Consider creative situations such as rental of a room in another senior's home.

I wish you the best ongoing. This is such a problem for so many in society today.

Have you contacted social services for those counties? Section 8? Are you an elder? You may qualify for an Elder Waiver.

Look for a room for rent on Next-door.com