Independent living
Amistad House
Independent living in Berkeley, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2050 Delaware St, Berkeley, CA 94709 |
| City | Berkeley |
| State | California |
| Phone | (510) 548-5189 |
| Website | http://sahahomes.org/properties/amistad-house |
| 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 | 60 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Amistad House is a 60-unit affordable senior community in Berkeley operated by Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA). SAHA's property page says the HUD 202 community serves seniors and disabled adults, with 58 one-bedroom apartments and 1 studio, and that a HUD rental subsidy is attached to all of the units, so tenants pay only thirty percent of their adjusted monthly income. The building sits near Shattuck Avenue, within walking distance of groceries, a pharmacy, shopping, restaurants and public transit. SAHA lists the waitlist as closed.
More about this provider
| SAHA's page describes Amistad House as 58 one-bedroom apartments, 1 studio, and 1 non-income manager's unit, located on an active area of Shattuck Avenue, within walking distance to grocery, pharmacy, shopping, restaurants, and public transit. | |
| Services and programs | Services Coordinator provided by SAHA; property manager SAHA PM (operator page) |
| Who it serves | Seniors and disabled adults — a 60-unit HUD 202 community for seniors and disabled adults; resident population listed as Seniors; income level 50-60% AMI (operator page) |
| Payment types it states | A HUD rental subsidy is attached to all of the units; tenants are required to pay only thirty percent of their adjusted monthly income (operator page) |
| Visiting and contact details | 2050 Delaware Street, Berkeley, CA 94709; Contact +1 (833) 605-5005; TTY 711 (operator page) |
| Website | http://sahahomes.org/properties/amistad-house |
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 Amistad House
Where is Amistad House located?
Amistad House is at 2050 Delaware St, Berkeley, CA 94709.
How do I contact Amistad House?
Call Amistad House at (510) 548-5189.
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.