Independent living
Silvercrest - El Cajon
Independent living in El Cajon, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 175 S Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92020 |
| City | El Cajon |
| State | California |
| Phone | 1-562-491-8767 |
| Website | https://caringmagazine.org/elcajonolympics/ |
| 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 | 75 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
More about this provider
| The Salvation Army's own magazine, Caring Magazine, reports on its Silvercrest residence in El Cajon, California: residents aged 60 and up, many of them Iraqi refugees, took part in a free monthly Salvation Army Senior Olympics (lawn bowling, basketball, bean bag toss) held at the Silvercrest and the neighboring El Cajon Corps, staffed by volunteers and coordinated by the El Cajon Silvercrest Residences services coordinator, with health-and-wellness and socialization aims. | |
| Services and programs | The Salvation Army's Caring Magazine article about the El Cajon Silvercrest describes a Salvation Army Senior Olympics event at the Silvercrest in El Cajon: lawn bowling, basketball and a bean bag toss, held once a month starting in June and ending in October, free for residents; the El Cajon Silvercrest Residences services coordinator is quoted on relationship building and socialization and on programs that incorporate health and wellness. No dedicated location page with a full service list was found. |
| Who it serves | Article states residents from Silvercrest, 60 and up, could participate; many participants are Iraqi refugees (residents in El Cajon). |
| Languages | Article states volunteers were trilingual to accommodate Arabic and Spanish speakers at the event. No general language list for the residence is published on the page. |
| Website | https://caringmagazine.org/elcajonolympics/ |
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 Silvercrest - El Cajon
Where is Silvercrest - El Cajon located?
Silvercrest - El Cajon is at 175 S Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92020.
How do I contact Silvercrest - El Cajon?
Call Silvercrest - El Cajon at 1-562-491-8767.
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.