Independent living
St. Marys Gardens
Independent living in Oakland, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 801 10th St, Oakland, CA 94607 |
| City | Oakland |
| State | California |
| Phone | 510-465-9628 |
| Website | https://wearecch.org/locations/st-marys-garden/ |
| 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 | 101 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
St. Mary's Gardens is an affordable housing community for seniors in Oakland, built in 1979 and owned by St. Mary's Elderly Housing Corporation. CCH says it offers 100 apartments to seniors aged 62 or over who qualify as very low or extremely low income under HUD income limits for the area. The community's flyer lists controlled entry access, on-site laundry, a computer room, and coordination of social services among its features. It is a smoke-free property, and accessibility features may include wider interior doors, lowered peepholes and closet shelves, visual smoke alarm alerts, and a wheelchair response radio in the kitchen.
More about this provider
| St. Mary's Garden (St. Mary's Gardens) is an affordable CCH housing community in Oakland owned by St. Mary's Elderly Housing Corporation, built in 1979, offering 100 apartments to seniors aged 62 or over who qualify as very low or extremely low income under HUD income limits; it is a smoke-free property with controlled entry access, on-site laundry, a computer room, and coordination of social services | |
| Services and programs | Coordination of social services; language assistance for people with limited English proficiency is available upon request; community features include controlled entry access, on-site laundry, and a computer room; accessibility features may include roll-up countertops, lowered peepholes and closet shelves, wheelchair response radio in the kitchen, visual smoke alarm alerts, wider interior doors, and lowered bathroom pull cord |
| Who it serves | Seniors aged 62 or over (head of household or spouse); households within HUD's 50% very low-income limits; seniors who qualify as very low or extremely low income according to HUD income limits for the area |
| Visiting and contact details | Management office: St. Mary's Garden, 801 10th Street, Oakland, CA 94607, Monday-Friday 9AM to 4PM; Phone: (510) 465-9528 (TTY 711); Fax: (510) 465-1072; Email: SMG@cchnc.org; CCH (operator): info@cchnc.org, phone 510-632-6712, hours Mon-Fri 9 AM - 5 PM |
| Website | https://wearecch.org/locations/st-marys-garden/ |
Good to know
| Policies the provider states | |
|---|---|
| Smoking | Smoke-free property |
| Waitlist | Waitlist opening held November 2-16, 2023 with lottery results posted November 27, 2023, per the CCH location page and flyer (dated 2023 information) |
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 St. Marys Gardens
Where is St. Marys Gardens located?
St. Marys Gardens is at 801 10th St, Oakland, CA 94607.
How do I contact St. Marys Gardens?
Call St. Marys Gardens at 510-465-9628.
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.