Independent living
Lowell Place
Independent living in Bakersfield, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 R St, Bakersfield, CA 93304 |
| City | Bakersfield |
| State | California |
| Phone | 661-863-6850 |
| Website | https://rhf.org |
| 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 | 80 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Lowell Place in Bakersfield is a subsidized home for seniors age 62 and older, and for people with mobility or sensory impairments. It sits next to the Bakersfield Senior Center, close to grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, shopping, medical care, churches, and public transportation. Rent is based on income, at about 30 percent of a resident's adjusted income, with HUD paying the rest of the rent for those who qualify.
The apartments are one-bedroom homes of about 540 square feet, with a full kitchen, a bathroom with safety features, and heat and air conditioning that residents control themselves. A few homes are made more accessible for people with mobility or sensory impairments.
Shared spaces include a community room with a kitchen, an arts and crafts room, an on-site laundry room, and elevators. A Service Coordinator on staff can help residents get services for their personal needs, and management and maintenance staff are on site. The community is smoke-free.
More about this provider
| RHF's property page presents Lowell Place as a smoke-free subsidized housing community next to the Bakersfield Senior Center, with one-bedroom apartments (about 540 sq ft) including bathroom safety features, full kitchen, individually controlled heat & air conditioning, and building amenities including an on-site laundry room, entry access system, community room with kitchen, arts & crafts room, two elevators, on-site management and maintenance staff, and a service coordinator; fish and birds are welcomed without a deposit and small dogs and cats are welcome with a pet deposit (one animal per apartment, size and breed restrictions apply). | |
| Services and programs | A Social Service Coordinator is available to help residents obtain services for their personal needs; Service Coordinator on Staff; On-Site Management Staff; On-Site Maintenance Staff. Co-sponsor: Bakersfield Senior Center. Located next to the Bakersfield Senior Center, close to grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, shopping, medical facilities, churches and public transportation. |
| Who it serves | Subsidized housing community for seniors over the age of 62 and the mobility/sensory impaired. Residents must be at least 62 years of age and income limitations are determined by HUD. |
| Payment types it states | Monthly rent is approximately 30% of the resident's adjusted income; the remainder is paid as a subsidy by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) if the resident qualifies. |
| Visiting and contact details | Visit Us: Lowell Place, 500 R Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304. Contact Us: tel 661-863-6850, fax 661-863-6857, TDD 1-800-545-1833 x359. Waiting list: Yes, currently Lowell Place has a waiting list — call for the approximate waiting time. |
| Website | https://rhf.org |
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 Lowell Place
Where is Lowell Place located?
Lowell Place is at 500 R St, Bakersfield, CA 93304.
How do I contact Lowell Place?
Call Lowell Place at 661-863-6850.
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.