Independent living
Casa Telacu
Independent living in Los Angeles, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 251 S Arizona Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90022 |
| City | Los Angeles |
| State | California |
| Website | https://telacu.com/property_listings/casa-telacu/ |
| 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 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Casa TELACU is a 74-unit low-income apartment community in East Los Angeles, near the 710 and 60 freeways. To live there, the head of household must be at least 62 years old, or 18 years old and physically impaired, and household income must not exceed 50% of the HUD annual income limits. Rent is based on 30% of adjusted gross income. Each apartment has air conditioning and heating, a full kitchen with a stove and refrigerator, and grab bars in the bathroom. Residents also have on-site laundry facilities, secured parking, professionally landscaped grounds, and a large community room.
More about this provider
| The official TELACU page describes Casa TELACU as a 74-unit low-income apartment community in East Los Angeles, conveniently located by the 710 and 60 freeways, with on-site laundry facilities, professionally landscaped grounds, gated parking and a large community room; each apartment includes air conditioning/heating, a full kitchen with stove and refrigerator, and grab bars in the bathrooms. | |
| Services and programs | On-site laundry facilities, professionally landscaped grounds, gated parking, and a large community room for residents' enjoyment. Each apartment includes air conditioning/heating and a full kitchen with a stove and refrigerator, as well as grab bars in the bathrooms. |
| Who it serves | Eligibility as stated on the TELACU page: head of household must be at least 62 years old or 18 years old and physically impaired at the time the application is submitted, and household income must not exceed 50% of the HUD annual income limits. |
| Payment types it states | Low-income community as stated on the TELACU page: rent is based on 30% of adjusted gross income, and household income must not exceed 50% of the HUD annual income limits. No other payment types are stated. |
| Visiting and contact details | Casa TELACU, 251 S Arizona Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90022; phone (323) 262-5059 as published on the TELACU page, with View Map and Get Directions links. No office or visiting hours and no email are stated on the page. |
| Website | https://telacu.com/property_listings/casa-telacu/ |
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 Casa Telacu
Where is Casa Telacu located?
Casa Telacu is at 251 S Arizona Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90022.
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.