Independent living
St. Bernardine Plaza
Independent living in San Bernardino, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 550 W 5th St, San Bernardino, CA 92401 |
| City | San Bernardino |
| State | California |
| Website | https://falkenberg-gilliam.com/property/st-bernardine-plaza/ |
| 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 | 150 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
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St. Bernardine Plaza is a senior housing property in San Bernardino with 150 apartments. The operator says residents enjoy life inside and outside their homes, with access to cinema, libraries, churches, shopping, performing arts, and theater in the heart of San Bernardino. The waitlist is open, and the property can be contacted for more information.
More about this provider
| St. Bernardine Plaza is a Senior Housing property operated by Falkenberg/Gilliam & Associates at 550 W 5th St, San Bernardino, CA, with 150 apartments, opened in 1981, with its waitlist open | |
| Who it serves | Senior Housing |
| Visiting and contact details | Address: 550 W 5th St, San Bernardino, CA 92401; Phone: (909) 888-0153; Email: SBP.Manager@fga.la |
| Website | https://falkenberg-gilliam.com/property/st-bernardine-plaza/ |
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. Bernardine Plaza
Where is St. Bernardine Plaza located?
St. Bernardine Plaza is at 550 W 5th St, San Bernardino, CA 92401.
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.