Independent living
Angelus Plaza
Independent living in Los Angeles, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 245 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
| City | Los Angeles |
| State | California |
| Phone | 213 623 4352 |
| Website | https://angelusplaza.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 | 761 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Angelus Plaza is a Retirement Housing Foundation community in downtown Los Angeles. Its own website calls it the largest subsidized community for low-income seniors in the United States, and RHF says more than 1,300 residents over the age of 65 live in its four 16-story buildings in the heart of the city. A six-story senior center on the campus houses a medical clinic, a pharmacy, and offices of nonprofits serving older adults, and it provides classes and activities throughout the year for residents and for seniors across Los Angeles County.
More about this provider
| The official site and the RHF operator page describe Angelus Plaza as a single combined community — a city within the downtown area of Los Angeles, believed to be the largest subsidized housing community for low-income seniors in the United States, with a 6-story senior center on campus housing a medical clinic, pharmacy, and non-profit offices, plus classes and activities throughout the year. | |
| Services and programs | On its campus is a 6-story senior center that houses a medical clinic, a pharmacy, and offices of numerous non-profits that serve older adults; the senior center provides classes and activities throughout the year that attract seniors from across Los Angeles County (operator pages) |
| Who it serves | Low-income seniors — the largest subsidized community for low-income seniors in the United States; more than 1,300 residents over the age of 65 live in the 4, 16-story buildings in the heart of Los Angeles, and its footprint covers two zip codes (operator page) |
| Payment types it states | Subsidized housing for low-income seniors (operator pages); no further payment detail published on the pages read this run |
| Website | https://angelusplaza.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 Angelus Plaza
Where is Angelus Plaza located?
Angelus Plaza is at 245 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
How do I contact Angelus Plaza?
Call Angelus Plaza at 213 623 4352.
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.