Independent living
Kent Gardens Sr Community
Independent living in Ashland, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 16450 Kent Ave, Ashland, CA 94580 |
| City | Ashland |
| State | California |
| Phone | 510-317-9150 |
| Website | https://www.mercyhousing.org/california/kent-gardens/ |
| Age requirement | 62 and older |
| Age rule basis | Section 202 is HUD's housing program for elderly households; eligibility requires the head of household to be age 62 or older. |
| Apartments | 84 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Kent Gardens in San Lorenzo offers 84 one-bedroom apartments with full kitchens and baths for low-income seniors earning less than 50 percent of the area median income, and all of its units are accessible and adaptable. An on-site Resident Services Coordinator helps residents with community building and with reaching neighborhood resources and senior services. The community has laundry rooms, activity rooms, a library, and social services offices, plus a community room and a community garden, and its services include basic health needs support, life transitioning support, educational classes including ESL, and para-transit transportation.
More about this provider
| Mercy Housing page: Kent Gardens in San Lorenzo, California features 84 units of housing for low-income seniors, one-bedroom apartments with full kitchens and baths, completed in 2008. | |
| Services and programs | On-site Resident Services Coordinator to assist with community building and accessing neighborhood resources and senior services; Amenities and Services list: basic health needs, life transitioning support, educational classes including ESL, community leadership and safety, community room, para-transit transportation, community garden; several community spaces including laundry rooms, activity rooms, library, and social services offices; Green Building Standards |
| Who it serves | Low-income seniors earning less than 50% of the area median income — site: 'features 84 units of housing for low-income seniors. All units are accessible, adaptable and are available to seniors earning less than 50% of the area median income' |
| Visiting and contact details | 16450 Kent Avenue, San Lorenzo, CA (page title). Page states 'Waitlist Closed'. No property phone or visiting hours published on the page read this run. |
| Website | https://www.mercyhousing.org/california/kent-gardens/ |
Who pays for independent living?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- How to Pay for Independent Living: Rent, Income, and Rental Help
- What Senior Apartments Cost: Rent, Fees, and What the Monthly Payment Covers
Independent living guide · Paying for care
Common questions about Kent Gardens Sr Community
Where is Kent Gardens Sr Community located?
Kent Gardens Sr Community is at 16450 Kent Ave, Ashland, CA 94580.
How do I contact Kent Gardens Sr Community?
Call Kent Gardens Sr Community at 510-317-9150.
How much does independent living cost?
There is no single price for independent living. Rent is set by each community and varies a lot by city. The cost survey this site uses does not publish a national median for independent living, so we do not print one. Medicare does not pay for it, so families pay the rent out of pocket. See our guide to independent living costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for independent living?
No. Medicare does not pay rent or housing costs. It pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits. The housing itself is paid out of pocket.
What is the difference between independent living and assisted living?
Independent living is housing for older adults who can live on their own. It gives a private home, meals in some places, and social activities. It does not include help with daily tasks. Assisted living adds that help. Staff help with bathing, dressing, and medicine, and staff are on hand day and night.
Who else pays for independent living besides Medicare?
Families pay the rent out of pocket. No insurance pays for independent living rent. Low-income senior apartments funded by HUD keep rent lower for people who qualify. Some veterans put VA pension payments toward the rent.