Independent living
Mayflower Gardens II
Independent living in Lancaster, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 6570 W Avenue L12, Lancaster, CA 93536 |
| City | Lancaster |
| State | California |
| Website | https://rhf.org/mayflower-gardens-ii/ |
| 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 | 76 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
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Mayflower Gardens II is part of a large retirement community in Lancaster, set on 65 acres of lawns, flowers and tree-lined paths. It is subsidized housing for seniors age 62 and older who can live on their own, and rent is about 30 percent of your income.
Every apartment in Mayflower Gardens II has one bedroom and is 610 square feet. Each home has a kitchen with a stove and refrigerator, a large bedroom with a big closet, safety features in the bathroom, and central heat and air. Around the community you will find a swimming pool, a library, a community room, and a laundry room.
There is plenty to do and help when you need it. The community offers church services, activities such as bingo, trips, cards, dances, games and pot lucks, and a service coordinator for personal needs. Free scheduled transportation runs both on and off the grounds.
Mayflower Gardens II is a smoke-free community, with smoking allowed outside, 25 feet away from building entrances. Small pets, 25 pounds and under, are accepted with a pet deposit.
More about this provider
| Retirement Housing Foundation describes Mayflower Gardens II as part of a large retirement community in Lancaster — the first community RHF built — on 65 acres of lawns, flowers and tree-lined paths in the Antelope Valley, offering one-bedroom apartments (610 sq. ft.) with church services, pool, community room, library, free transportation and a service coordinator; it is a smoke-free community (smoking allowed outside, 25 feet from entrances), with ground-floor apartments, ample free parking, and pets 25 lbs and under accepted with a pet deposit. | |
| Services and programs | Church services, swimming pool, community room and library; free scheduled transportation both on and off grounds, plus a free bus and tram (tram runs through the 65-acre facility half-hourly; bus runs scheduled routes to Lancaster and Palmdale Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri); a Social Service Coordinator for residents' personal needs; on-site laundry room, individual indoor mailboxes; planned activities including bingo, trips, cards, dances, games and pot lucks, listed in the monthly newsletter; Antelope Valley Transit Authority buses pass through hourly, daily 6 AM to 9 PM. |
| Who it serves | Mayflower Gardens II is a subsidized housing facility for seniors 62 and older who are able to live independently (the RHF page distinguishes it from Mayflower Gardens I, a market-rent facility for people 55 and older). |
| Languages | TDD 1-800-545-1833 x359 and Language Assistance Services 562-257-5255 are published on the official campus site. |
| Payment types it states | Subsidized housing — rent is based on income; a resident of Mayflower Gardens II pays approximately 30% of their income as rent; month-to-month rental agreement; in Mayflower Gardens II, gas, electricity, cable television and laundry are the resident's responsibility. |
| Visiting and contact details | RHF page Visit Us: Mayflower Gardens II, 6709 Columbia Way, Lancaster, CA 93536; tel 661-718-1775; fax 661-722-8893; TDD 1-800-545-1833 x359; FAQ contact phone 661-943-3228 (campus site: call 661-943-3228, text 661-449-2935). The RHF visit address is the property office address on the same campus and differs from the listing address — see notes. |
| Website | https://rhf.org/mayflower-gardens-ii/ |
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 Mayflower Gardens II
Where is Mayflower Gardens II located?
Mayflower Gardens II is at 6570 W Avenue L12, Lancaster, CA 93536.
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.