Independent living
Light Tree III
Independent living in East Palo Alto, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1805 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303 |
| City | East Palo Alto |
| State | California |
| Website | https://edenhousing.org/properties/light-tree/ |
| Age requirement | 62 and older |
| Age rule basis | HUD designates this property's client group as elderly, and HUD multifamily elderly housing eligibility is age 62 or older for the head of household. |
| Apartments | 57 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Light Tree Apartments in East Palo Alto is an Eden Housing community that was first built in 1966 and has been redeveloped to 185 affordable homes. Eden says the homes serve low-income families, people with disabilities, people who have experienced homelessness, and former foster youth. Residents have shared outdoor space, a basketball half-court, a play structure, community gardens, and laundry rooms, plus onsite case management and free SamTrans bus passes.
More about this provider
| Eden Housing presents Light Tree Apartments at 1805 East Bayshore Road, East Palo Alto, as 185 affordable homes — 128 newly constructed and 57 renovated apartments and townhomes — with community gardens, a laundry room, a playground, a swimming pool, shared outdoor space and a basketball half-court. In the homes: air conditioning, central heat and air conditioning, dishwasher, electric cooktop stove and range, full-size refrigerator, blinds, broadband internet access, a balcony on select apartments, wheelchair/disability access and fully adaptable features; the community is smoke-free. | |
| Services and programs | Onsite case management, free SamTrans bus passes, and a bike clinic for residents (Eden Housing grand re-opening release). Community and service sponsors named by Eden: SamTrans, Housing Choices, Live in Peace Bikes, San Mateo County Behavioral and Health Recovery Services, and EPACENTER Arts. Property management by Eden Housing Management, Inc. |
| Who it serves | Low-income families, people with disabilities, individuals who have experienced homelessness, and former foster youth; the re-opening release also names individuals with developmental disabilities. |
| Visiting and contact details | 1805 East Bayshore Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303 (address as stated in Eden Housing's re-opening release). Property management: Eden Housing Management, Inc. No property phone number is published on the Eden pages read. |
| Website | https://edenhousing.org/properties/light-tree/ |
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 Light Tree III
Where is Light Tree III located?
Light Tree III is at 1805 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303.
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.