Independent living
Masten Towers
Independent living in Fresno, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1240 Broadway Plz, Fresno, CA 93721 |
| City | Fresno |
| State | California |
| Phone | 559-266-9946 |
| Website | https://mastentowers.org/ |
| 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 | 206 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
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Masten Towers is an 11-story highrise in the heart of downtown Fresno. It provides low-income housing for older people, and also for people over the age of 18 who have mobility impairments.
The property is subsidized by HUD with Section 8 funding, and rent is based on a percentage of your income. It is an Equal Housing Opportunities facility.
Living downtown puts you close to everyday places. Banks, doctors, drug stores, restaurants, buses and the Fulton Mall are all nearby.
More about this provider
| The provider's own site welcomes visitors to the Masten Towers Housing Community in Fresno, CA, stating it specializes in providing low-income housing for the elderly and people over the age of 18 with mobility impairments, that the property is HUD subsidized with Section 8 funding and an Equal Housing Opportunities facility with rental fees based on a percentage of income, and that it is an 11-story highrise in the heart of downtown Fresno near banks, doctors, drug stores, restaurants, buses and the Fulton Mall. | |
| Services and programs | Low-income housing for the elderly in an 11-story highrise in the heart of downtown Fresno, conveniently located near banks, doctors, drug stores, restaurants, buses and the Fulton Mall; HUD subsidized with Section 8 funding; Equal Housing Opportunities facility |
| Who it serves | The elderly and people over the age of 18 with mobility impairments; low-income residents (site: 'we specialize in providing low-income housing for the elderly and people over the age of 18 with mobility impairments') |
| Payment types it states | Property is HUD subsidized with Section 8 funding; 'Rental fees are based on a percentage of income' |
| Website | https://mastentowers.org/ |
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 Masten Towers
Where is Masten Towers located?
Masten Towers is at 1240 Broadway Plz, Fresno, CA 93721.
How do I contact Masten Towers?
Call Masten Towers at 559-266-9946.
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.