Independent living
TELACU Southbay Manor
Independent living in National City, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 650 E 14th St, National City, CA 91950 |
| City | National City |
| State | California |
| 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 | 76 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
TELACU South Bay Manor is a 75-unit senior, low-income apartment community in National City in San Diego County, a short distance from the 5 and 8 freeways and within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and public transportation. Residents have on-site laundry, professionally landscaped grounds, controlled-access parking, and a large community room, and each apartment has air conditioning and heating, a full kitchen, and grab bars in the bathroom. To live here, the head of household must be at least 62 years old, household income must stay under 50 percent of the HUD annual income limits, and rent is based on 30 percent of adjusted gross income.
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 TELACU Southbay Manor
Where is TELACU Southbay Manor located?
TELACU Southbay Manor is at 650 E 14th St, National City, CA 91950.
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.