Independent living
Adams Senior Housing
Independent living in Los Angeles, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1921 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018 |
| City | Los Angeles |
| State | California |
| Website | https://www.mhfla.org/properties/adams-senior-housing/ |
| 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 | 75 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Adams Senior Housing is a 75-unit senior community in the historic West Adams district of Los Angeles, completed in 1999 and operated by the Menorah Housing Foundation. The foundation's property page says each one-bedroom apartment comes with a full kitchen and an emergency call system, and that the building offers a community room with a kitchen, library and games, an outdoor patio, a laundry room, and covered parking behind a gate. An on-site manager and a service coordinator work at the building, with monthly scheduled events, educational presentations, exercise and art classes, and holiday celebrations for residents.
More about this provider
| Menorah Housing Foundation's own property page says Adams Senior Housing, completed in 1999 in the historic West Adams district, has 75 one-bedroom apartments each with a full kitchen, emergency call system, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; community amenities include a community room with kitchen, library and games, community space for parties and events, outdoor patio, landscaped grounds, laundry room, mail room, two elevators, covered gated parking, and a non-smoking community; services and activities include an on-site manager, a service coordinator, monthly events, educational presentations, exercise and art classes, holiday celebrations, and a resident-overseen community garden. | |
| Services and programs | On-site manager; service coordinator for connection to comprehensive community resources; monthly scheduled events; educational presentations; exercise/art classes; holiday celebrations; community garden overseen by residents (operator page) |
| Who it serves | Seniors — 75 one-bedroom apartments in the historic West Adams district of Los Angeles; building completed in 1999 (operator page) |
| Visiting and contact details | 1925 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90018; Leasing Phone Number 310-477-1476 (operator page) |
| Website | https://www.mhfla.org/properties/adams-senior-housing/ |
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 Adams Senior Housing
Where is Adams Senior Housing located?
Adams Senior Housing is at 1921 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018.
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.