Independent living
Little Tokyo Towers
Independent living in Los Angeles, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 455 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 |
| City | Los Angeles |
| State | California |
| Website | https://www.royalpropertymgmt.com/ |
| 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 | 301 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Little Tokyo Towers offers affordable senior living in the heart of downtown Los Angeles' historic Little Tokyo neighborhood, with one-bedroom homes for adults 55 and older. Full-time service coordinators on site help residents with transportation, community activities, advocacy, and getting supportive services. The building has a dining hall with daily lunch service, a fitness room, a library and computer room, laundry facilities, and organized social and recreational activities.
More about this provider
| One-bedroom residences with comfortable living and dining areas, full kitchen and private bathroom, senior-friendly layouts, spacious patio areas, and utilities included in rent. Building: comfortable resident gathering spaces, controlled-access community, dining hall and daily lunch service, fitness room, library and computer room with internet access, modern coin-operated laundry facilities, piano and ping pong room, recreation and television lounge areas, secure tenant parking (limited availability), and two elevators. | |
| Services and programs | Full-time on-site resident service coordinators who assist with transportation coordination, community activities, resident advocacy, and access to supportive services; resident advocacy and case management; dining hall and daily lunch service; organized social and recreational activities; transportation coordination services; 24-hour emergency maintenance and 24-hour on-site management; professional on-site security services. The City of Los Angeles housing page for the property says the waiting list is open for new applicants and that accessible units are available for persons with disabilities, with reasonable accommodations or unit modifications on request. |
| Who it serves | Affordable senior living for adults 55 years of age and older; created to provide safe, stable, and dignified housing for low-income seniors; income-qualified housing. The City marketing flyer adds: applicants must be 55+ (62+ to be eligible for Section 8). |
| Languages | No specific languages are named. The City of Los Angeles housing page for the property states: 'Individuals who have a limited ability to read, speak, write, or understand English can be assisted with a third party interpreter service.' TTY: dial 711. |
| Payment types it states | The manager's page lists the property type as 'Tax Credit, HUD Section 202-8, Seniors Aged 55+', says it was developed through the HUD Section 8 Project-Based Assistance Program, and says the property participates in the HUD Affordable Senior Housing Program and provides income-qualified housing for seniors 55 and older, with rents determined from HUD-published area median income limits. Utilities are included in rent. |
| Visiting and contact details | Property office: 455 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013. City housing page: 'Please Call 213-622-3076 or email davidA@royalpropertymgmt.com to request an application packet, or visit our office located at 455 E Third St., Los Angeles, CA 90013. TTY: Dial 711.' Applications may be picked up Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm; the office is closed for lunch from noon to 1pm, and applications can also be requested by mail. Mailing address for applications (City flyer): 455 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90013; fax (213) 625-3102. Manager: Royal Property Management, 17150 Via Del Campo, Ste #307, San Diego, CA 92127, Tel. 858.312.8170. |
| Website | https://www.royalpropertymgmt.com/ |
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 Little Tokyo Towers
Where is Little Tokyo Towers located?
Little Tokyo Towers is at 455 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013.
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.