Independent living
Bennett House
Independent living in Fairfax, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 Taylor Dr, Fairfax, CA 94930 |
| City | Fairfax |
| State | California |
| Phone | (415) 457-7318 |
| Website | https://www.mercyhousing.org/california/bennett-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 | 70 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Bennett House is a senior housing community in Fairfax run by Mercy Housing, at 53 Taylor Drive. It has 70 homes for seniors, and the waitlist is closed. Mercy Housing staff reach out to residents to learn what they need and connect them with resources that help them keep living on their own. The operator's page describes a major renovation that added air conditioning to each home, modernized the elevator, improved accessibility and energy efficiency, and added a permanent emergency generator.
More about this provider
| Mercy Housing describes Bennett House at 53 Taylor Drive, Fairfax, CA as an Independent Living senior housing community with dedicated programming from Mercy Housing staff and third-party agencies, resident outreach and resource connection, a crisis response and preparedness plan, and a major renovation upgrading apartments, energy efficiency and accessibility. | |
| Services and programs | Independent Living senior housing community with dedicated programming from Mercy Housing staff and other 3rd party agencies; staff conduct outreach to all residents to assess needs and connect to resources that enable residents to live independently; staff maintain a Crisis Response & Preparedness Plan covering natural disasters and property emergencies, emergency kits and evacuation plans, and alerts; major renovation described (apartment upgrades, energy efficiency, accessibility upgrades including elevator modernization, permanent emergency generator) |
| Who it serves | Senior — page labels Bennett House 'Senior' and an Independent Living (IL) senior housing community |
| Visiting and contact details | Page states 'Waitlist Closed' for Bennett House, Fairfax, CA; no phone, email or office hours published on the opened page |
| Website | https://www.mercyhousing.org/california/bennett-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 Bennett House
Where is Bennett House located?
Bennett House is at 53 Taylor Dr, Fairfax, CA 94930.
How do I contact Bennett House?
Call Bennett House at (415) 457-7318.
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.