Independent living
Villa Columba
Independent living in Red Bluff, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 460 Main St, Red Bluff, CA 96080 |
| City | Red Bluff |
| State | California |
| Phone | (530) 527-6222 |
| Website | https://www.mercyhousing.org/california/villa-columbia/ |
| 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 | 70 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Villa Columbia in Red Bluff is an affordable senior community on historic Main Street, opened in 1982 on the former site of the Sisters of Mercy convent and St. Elizabeth's Hospital. It offers 70 units of housing for seniors and disabled residents under 62, and the community is currently accepting applications. Residents have a large community room, a patio with surrounding gardens, a laundry room, and on-site resident services, with a public transportation bus stop right outside the front door.
More about this provider
| Mercy Housing describes Villa Columbia as one of Tehama County's first affordable housing developments, opened in 1982 on the former Sisters of Mercy convent and St. Elizabeth's Hospital site on Historic Main Street, with multiple elevators, a patio area with gardens, a laundry room, a large Community Room, and a public transportation bus stop right outside the front door. | |
| Services and programs | On-site Resident Services; resources provided for home health needs; education programs; monthly planned events, celebrations and social activities |
| Who it serves | Seniors — the page states 70 units of housing for seniors and disabled under 62 |
| Visiting and contact details | 460 Main Street, Red Bluff, CA (page title/address line). The page states Currently Accepting Applications with an Apply link. No phone number is published on the page read. |
| Website | https://www.mercyhousing.org/california/villa-columbia/ |
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 Villa Columba
Where is Villa Columba located?
Villa Columba is at 460 Main St, Red Bluff, CA 96080.
How do I contact Villa Columba?
Call Villa Columba at (530) 527-6222.
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.