Independent living
Wilshire Towers
Independent living in Los Angeles, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 616 S Normandie Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005 |
| City | Los Angeles |
| State | California |
| Website | https://www.tsahousing.com/property/wilshiretowers |
| 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 | 283 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
More about this provider
| Thomas Safran & Associates says Wilshire Towers is a 283-unit Section 8/Tax Credit community in Koreatown, Los Angeles, for people 62 and over, acquired by Thomas Safran & Associates in March 2015 with extensive renovations completed in 2017. It offers studios and one-bedroom units with onsite management and daily maintenance, resident services including ESL, computer and financial literacy classes and monthly parties, a remodeled community room, a community gym, a library and new laundry facilities, near public transportation including the Metro purple line. The waiting list is currently closed. | |
| Services and programs | Onsite management and daily maintenance personnel; resident services include ESL, computer, and financial literacy classes and monthly parties; fully remodeled community room with an updated kitchen and large screen television, a community gym, library, and new laundry facilities; studios and one bedroom units |
| Who it serves | People 62 and over; a 283-unit, Section 8/Tax Credit community located in Koreatown in Los Angeles, CA |
| Payment types it states | Section 8/Tax Credit community (as described on the operator page) |
| Visiting and contact details | Contact shown on the operator page: 11811 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049; Phone: (310) 820-4888; TTY: (800) 855-7100; the waiting list is currently closed |
| Website | https://www.tsahousing.com/property/wilshiretowers |
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 Wilshire Towers
Where is Wilshire Towers located?
Wilshire Towers is at 616 S Normandie Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005.
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.