Independent living
Harrison Street Senior Housing
Independent living in Oakland, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1633 Harrison St, Oakland, CA 94612 |
| City | Oakland |
| State | California |
| Phone | (510) 879-7459 |
| 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 | 73 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Harrison Street Senior Housing is a fully affordable senior development in downtown Oakland, within an easy walk of City Hall, Chinatown, shopping, restaurants, BART and AC Transit, the Hong Lok Senior Center, and Lake Merritt. The Oakland Housing Authority page says the building has 73 one- and two-bedroom apartments, including one manager's unit, and was completed in fall 2012. Residents have a multipurpose community room and kitchen, a lounge, a computer learning center, and a landscaped courtyard with water features. The page also says a wide range of support services is offered to help residents live independently. It serves seniors with incomes up to 50 percent of the area median 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 Harrison Street Senior Housing
Where is Harrison Street Senior Housing located?
Harrison Street Senior Housing is at 1633 Harrison St, Oakland, CA 94612.
How do I contact Harrison Street Senior Housing?
Call Harrison Street Senior Housing at (510) 879-7459.
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.