Independent living
Mac Arthur Park Towers
Independent living in Los Angeles, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 450 S Grand View St, Los Angeles, CA 90057 |
| City | Los Angeles |
| State | California |
| Phone | 213-382-8395 |
| Website | https://rhf.org/macarthur-park-towers/ |
| 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 | 183 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
MacArthur Park Towers is an affordable community for older adults age 62 and up in Los Angeles, close to downtown and conveniently close to shopping, medical services, and a variety of restaurants. Several apartments are equipped to accommodate people who are mobility impaired, and a Social Service Coordinator is available for residents' personal needs. It is a smoke-free community.
The community has 183 one-bedroom apartments of approximately 528 square feet, with bathroom safety features, a full kitchen, fire and smoke detectors, heating and air conditioning, carpeting, and window treatments, with utilities included except phone and cable. Building amenities include a library, community room, exercise room, and craft room, plus an on-site laundry room, individual indoor mailboxes, an entry access system, and on-site management, maintenance, and service coordinator staff.
As a subsidized housing community for seniors over 62 and the mobility and sensory impaired, rent is based on income — a resident pays approximately 30% of income as rent and HUD pays the remainder. Activities include singing, yoga and arthritis exercise classes, Bible study and church on Sundays, a monthly haircut service, and weekly cell phone and computer classes.
MacArthur Park Towers is at 450 S. Grand View Street, Los Angeles, CA 90057, near public transportation, with an access service for residents as well. Phone 213-382-8395; the site notes the waiting list is now closed.
More about this provider
| RHF describes MacArthur Park Towers as a smoke-free, affordable older adult (62+) community close to downtown Los Angeles, with one-bedroom apartments including bathroom safety features, a full kitchen, utilities except phone and cable, fire and smoke detectors, heating and air conditioning, carpeting and window treatments, and building amenities including an on-site laundry room (ground floor, coin-operated), individual indoor mailboxes, an intercom entry access system, a library, community room, exercise room and craft room, two elevators, one parking lot with 56 spaces at no cost, on-site management and maintenance staff, and a Service Coordinator on staff; pets are welcome with restrictions. The site states the waiting list is now closed. | |
| Services and programs | A Social Service Coordinator / Service Coordinator on staff is available for residents' personal needs. Planned activities include singing, yoga and arthritis exercise class, Bible study and church on Sundays, haircuts service once a month, and cell phone and computer class once a week. Additional information about the community can be found at accesshousingla.org. |
| Who it serves | An affordable, older adult (62+) community, with several apartments equipped to accommodate those who are mobility impaired; a subsidized housing community for seniors over the age of 62 and the mobility/sensory impaired. |
| Payment types it states | Subsidized housing: rent is based on income, a resident pays approximately 30% of their income as rent and HUD pays the remainder as a subsidy. Rent includes the monthly rental of the apartment and utilities such as heat, water, and electricity. One-year lease. Security deposit is the same as one month's full rent, due at signing of the lease. |
| Visiting and contact details | MacArthur Park Towers, 450 S. Grand View Street, Los Angeles, CA 90057; tel 213-382-8395, fax 213-382-4154, TDD 1-800-545-1833 x359 |
| Website | https://rhf.org/macarthur-park-towers/ |
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 Mac Arthur Park Towers
Where is Mac Arthur Park Towers located?
Mac Arthur Park Towers is at 450 S Grand View St, Los Angeles, CA 90057.
How do I contact Mac Arthur Park Towers?
Call Mac Arthur Park Towers at 213-382-8395.
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.