Independent living
St. Marys Tower
Independent living in Long Beach, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1120 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813 |
| City | Long Beach |
| State | California |
| Website | https://www.mercyhousing.org/california/st-marys-tower/ |
| 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 | 148 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
St. Mary Tower is a 13-story Mercy Housing community in Long Beach with affordable apartments for low-income seniors age 62 and older. It provides onsite resident services, with a Resident Services Coordinator and an Activity Coordinator. Shared spaces include a renovated community room, landscaped yards, a ground-floor laundry room, and trash chutes on every floor, and the building sits across the street from Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center.
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| Website | https://www.mercyhousing.org/california/st-marys-tower/ |
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 St. Marys Tower
Where is St. Marys Tower located?
St. Marys Tower is at 1120 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813.
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.