Independent living
Mable Howard Apartments
Independent living in Berkeley, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1499 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702 |
| City | Berkeley |
| State | California |
| Phone | (510) 658-7492 |
| Website | https://jsco.net |
| 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 | 40 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Mable Howard Apartments is a 40-unit rental community in Berkeley for seniors 62 years or older, located on Alcatraz Avenue close to public transportation and restaurants. The ground floor is co-located with community health care facilities, where seniors can receive primary medical and dental care, mental health services, and case management. Residents also have a community room with computers available for their use, an outdoor plaza with a community garden, an on-site laundry room, and an on-site management office.
More about this provider
| The John Stewart Company's official property page states: 'The Mable Howard Apartments is a 40-unit rental complex with beautifully designed apartments for seniors 62 years or older,' located on Alcatraz Avenue in Berkeley, California, close to public transportation and restaurants. | |
| Services and programs | Property facilities include a community room with high speed internet computers available for residents' use, an outdoor plaza with a community garden, on-site laundry room, and on-site management office. |
| Who it serves | Seniors 62 years or older (40-unit rental complex). |
| Visiting and contact details | Mable Howard Apartments, 1499 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702; Phone (510) 658-7492 (property contact published on the manager's page). |
| Website | https://jsco.net |
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 Mable Howard Apartments
Where is Mable Howard Apartments located?
Mable Howard Apartments is at 1499 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702.
How do I contact Mable Howard Apartments?
Call Mable Howard Apartments at (510) 658-7492.
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.