Independent living
Long Beach Senior Housing
Independent living in Long Beach, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 571 E Vernon St, Long Beach, CA 90806 |
| City | Long Beach |
| State | California |
| Phone | 562-426-4004 |
| Website | https://www.mhfla.org/ |
| 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 | 66 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Long Beach Senior Housing is an affordable apartment building for older adults in Long Beach, developed by Menorah Housing Foundation in 2009 with the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development and the City of Long Beach. The foundation says the building is convenient to transit, retail and local services, and its homes are one-bedroom apartments with balconies, a full kitchen, walk-in showers, and individually controlled heating and air conditioning.
Inside the building, residents share a community room with a television, kitchen, library, games and a pool table, plus space for parties and events. Outdoors there are several patios, a garden with benches and landscaped grounds. Everyday details include a laundry room, a mail room, two elevators, a trash room on every floor, and covered, gated parking.
Help and activity are part of daily life here. There is an on-site manager and a service coordinator who connects residents to community resources. The calendar includes monthly events, educational presentations, exercise and art classes, and holiday celebrations.
Menorah Housing Foundation provides affordable housing for people age 62 and over with very low incomes. Anyone interested can call the leasing information line at 310-477-1476 to hear which buildings have an open waitlist.
More about this provider
| Menorah Housing Foundation's property page states it developed the 66-unit Long Beach Senior Housing in 2009 in conjunction with HUD and the City of Long Beach, convenient to transit, retail and local services, with 65 one-bedroom apartments with balconies, energy-efficient lighting, individually controlled central heating & air conditioning, emergency call system, and full kitchens, plus community amenities including a community room with television, kitchen, library, games and pool table, outdoor patios, garden, laundry room, two elevators, covered gated parking, and a non-smoking community, with an on-site manager and service coordinator. | |
| Services and programs | Property page, Services & Activities: on-site manager; service coordinator for connection to comprehensive community resources; monthly scheduled events; educational presentations; exercise/art classes; holiday celebrations. |
| Who it serves | Menorah Housing Foundation affordable housing for people age 62 or over: FAQs state all applicants who are head of household must be age 62 or over when they apply; a spouse younger than 62 can be on the application if the head of household is over 62; maximum income limit is 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI). |
| Payment types it states | Foundation FAQs (stated for MHF properties generally): for many properties that have project-based Section 8, residents pay 30% of their adjusted gross income (as calculated under HUD guidelines) towards rent; for tax credit properties, rents are set by the State of California Tax Credit Allocation Committee; Section 8 vouchers are accepted at tax credit properties, and applicants to project-based Section 8 properties who meet HUD eligibility do not need a Section 8 voucher. Property page: the building was developed in conjunction with the US Department of Housing & Urban Development and the City of Long Beach. |
| Visiting and contact details | Property page LOCATION: Address 575 E. Vernon St., Long Beach, CA 90806; Leasing Phone Number 310-477-1476. FAQs: call the Information Line (310-477-1476) to learn which building has an open waitlist; to request waitlist status call (310) 475-6083; main office 310-475-6083; do not go to the building to pick up an application — all applications are mailed or emailed and no applications will be available at the property. |
| Website | https://www.mhfla.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 Long Beach Senior Housing
Where is Long Beach Senior Housing located?
Long Beach Senior Housing is at 571 E Vernon St, Long Beach, CA 90806.
How do I contact Long Beach Senior Housing?
Call Long Beach Senior Housing at 562-426-4004.
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.