Independent living
Pajaro Vista
Independent living in Freedom, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1955 Pajaro Ln, Freedom, CA 95019 |
| City | Freedom |
| State | California |
| Phone | (831)728-1552 |
| Website | https://pajarovista.com/ |
| 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 | 106 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
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Pajaro Vista is an apartment community in Freedom at 1955 Pajaro Lane. The office is open Monday through Friday from 10 in the morning to 4 in the afternoon. The community has no availability right now, but it is accepting applications for its waiting list.
More about this provider
| Official site describes Pajaro Vista Apartments as an affordable senior living community for residents 62+ in a park-like setting in Santa Cruz County, pet-friendly, with well-appointed one-bedroom homes, a resident lounge, onsite laundry and management, and landscaped grounds with walking paths, close to shopping, dining, parks, beaches, CA-1 and I-101. | |
| Services and programs | One-bedroom apartment homes with modern kitchens, open living areas, private patios or balconies, and parking; apartment features: energy efficient appliances, butcher block countertops, wood cabinetry, generous closets, plush carpeting, window coverings, individual climate control; community amenities: resident lounge with kitchen, covered assigned parking available, pet friendly (1 pet per household, cats and dogs up to 30 lbs, breed restrictions and screening), onsite laundry facilities, onsite management, 24-hour maintenance, landscaped grounds with walking paths |
| Who it serves | Affordable senior living community for residents 62 years or better; spacious one-bedroom apartments for low to moderate-income individuals aged 62 and older, and for other federally qualified people |
| Payment types it states | Project Based Section 8 HUD housing |
| Visiting and contact details | Pajaro Vista, 1955 Pajaro Lane, Freedom, CA 95019; 831-288-8514; Office Hours Monday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm, Saturday-Sunday closed; no availability at time of page read - accepting applications for waiting list, timeframe approximately 3 years |
| Website | https://pajarovista.com/ |
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 Pajaro Vista
Where is Pajaro Vista located?
Pajaro Vista is at 1955 Pajaro Ln, Freedom, CA 95019.
How do I contact Pajaro Vista?
Call Pajaro Vista at (831)728-1552.
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.