Independent living
Culver City Rotary Plaza
Independent living in Culver City, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 5100 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230 |
| City | Culver City |
| State | California |
| 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 | 100 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Culver City Rotary Plaza is an affordable community in Culver City for older adults age 62 and older, with some apartments made for people who have trouble getting around. It has 100 studio and one-bedroom apartments, a community room, lounge areas, laundry rooms, and elevators, and it is a smoke-free community. A service coordinator on staff helps residents get services they need, and residents can join organized community events and use a van that runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for trips to local malls, medical visits, and other activities. Rent is based on income, at about 30 percent of a resident's income, with a subsidy paying the rest for residents who qualify.
More about this provider
| RHF's own property page describes Culver City Rotary Plaza as an affordable, older adult (62+) community of 100 apartments at 5100 Overland Ave, Culver City — studios about 405 sq ft and one-bedroom and accessible apartments about 518 sq ft — that is smoke-free, offers organized community events, a monthly newsletter and a Service Coordinator, is within walking distance of restaurants, shopping and entertainment, and is currently not accepting applications with its waiting list closed. | |
| Services and programs | Organized community events and a monthly newsletter; a Social Service Coordinator / Service Coordinator on staff to help residents obtain services for their personal needs; residents participate in RHF's Project H.A.N.D.S.; the community has its own van available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for trips to local malls, for local medical visits, and other activities, and a Culver City transit service stops on the corner of the building and takes residents to the grocery store, shopping, restaurants, and other locations. Studio and one-bedroom apartments include bathroom with safety features, full kitchen, smoke detectors, individually controlled heat and air conditioning, carpeting, and window treatments. Building amenities include an on-site laundry room (three laundry centers on the second, third and fourth floors, each with two coin-operated washers and two coin-operated dryers), individual indoor mailboxes, entry access system, security camera system, patio area, lounge areas, community room, elevators (two), parking (a 25-space lot, no cost for parking), convenient to public transportation, on-site management staff, and on-site maintenance staff. Smoke-free community; small dogs and cats welcome with a pet deposit (one animal per apartment, size and breed restrictions; fish and birds welcomed without a deposit). Co-sponsor: Culver City Rotary Club. |
| Who it serves | An affordable, older adult (62+) community, with several apartments equipped to accommodate those who are mobility impaired (available to those over the age of 18); the FAQ describes it as a subsidized housing community for older adults over the age of 62 and the mobility/sensory impaired |
| Payment types it states | Subsidized housing: rent is based on income, a resident pays approximately 30% of their income as rent, and if a resident qualifies for a subsidy, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) pays the remainder. Rent includes monthly rental of the apartment, heat, water and an electric allowance. There is a one-year lease. The security deposit is the same as one month's full rent (before the electric allowance) with a minimum of $50. |
| Visiting and contact details | Visit Us: Culver City Rotary Plaza, 5100 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230. Contact Us: tel 310-559-2311, fax 310-559-0274, TDD 1-800-545-1833 x359. The page states: 'This community is currently not accepting applications' and the waiting list is closed. |
| 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 Culver City Rotary Plaza
Where is Culver City Rotary Plaza located?
Culver City Rotary Plaza is at 5100 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230.
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.