Independent living
Escalon Heritage House
Independent living in Escalon, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1100 Escalon Ave, Escalon, CA 95320 |
| City | Escalon |
| State | California |
| Phone | 209-838-1715 |
| Website | https://rhf.org/escalon-heritage-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 | 42 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Escalon Heritage House is an affordable community in Escalon for older adults age 62 and up, with some apartments made to suit people who have trouble getting around. It has 42 studio and one-bedroom apartments, and rent is based on income, with a HUD subsidy paying the rest for residents who qualify. Residents share a community room, a laundry room, and a puzzle and craft room, and a monthly calendar lists activities such as bingo, card games, board games, and pot-luck meals. The Escalon Dial A Ride service stops at the door for trips to stores and restaurants around town.
More about this provider
| RHF (Retirement Housing Foundation) page describes Escalon Heritage House as an affordable, smoke-free, older adult (62+) community of 42 studio and one-bedroom apartments a mile north of downtown Escalon, co-sponsored by Saron Lutheran Church and Escalon Presbyterian Church, with income-based subsidized rent. | |
| Services and programs | Studio and one-bedroom apartments with safety features, full kitchen, emergency call system; building amenities include on-site laundry room, community room, on-site management and maintenance staff, ample parking; monthly activities including bingo, card games, board games, pot-luck meals and seasonal activities; puzzle and craft room; Dial A Ride transit stops at the door |
| Who it serves | Affordable older adult (62+) community; several apartments equipped for mobility impaired, available to those over age 18; subsidized housing for seniors over 62 and the mobility/sensory impaired |
| Payment types it states | Subsidized housing - rent is based on income, resident pays approximately 30% of income as rent, remainder paid by HUD subsidy; rent includes an electric allowance |
| Visiting and contact details | Visit Us: Escalon Heritage House, 1100 Escalon Avenue, Escalon, CA 95320; tel 209-838-1715, fax 209-838-1709, TDD 1-800-545-1833 x359; waiting list - call for approximate waiting time |
| Website | https://rhf.org/escalon-heritage-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 Escalon Heritage House
Where is Escalon Heritage House located?
Escalon Heritage House is at 1100 Escalon Ave, Escalon, CA 95320.
How do I contact Escalon Heritage House?
Call Escalon Heritage House at 209-838-1715.
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.