Independent living
Cathedral Plaza
Independent living in San Diego, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1551 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 |
| City | San Diego |
| State | California |
| Phone | 619-234-0093 |
| Website | https://www.royalpropertymgmt.com/portfolio-items/cathedral-plaza |
| 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 | 223 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Cathedral Plaza offers affordable senior living in the heart of Downtown San Diego for adults 62 and older. This 225-unit high-rise has studio and one-bedroom homes with laminate wood floors, full kitchens, and emergency help switches in every unit. Residents share a recreation room, a library, a fitness area, and a computer center, with 24-hour on-site management and emergency maintenance. The building has secured entry, laundry rooms, and limited secure parking. Balboa Park, the Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, shops, restaurants, medical services, and trolley and bus stops are all within walking distance.
More about this provider
| 225-unit, 15-story high-rise (record states 223 units) with studio and one-bedroom homes. In-unit: laminate wood flooring, fully equipped kitchens with refrigerator and stove, emergency help switches, cable-ready connections, modern smoke detectors, large windows, and skyline/downtown views in select units. Building: recreation and community room, library, exercise room, computer center, secured entry and secured access, secure parking (limited availability), coin-operated laundry facilities, vending machines, smoke-free community. Walking distance to Balboa Park, the Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, cafes, grocery stores, restaurants, medical services, theaters, trolley stations, and bus routes. | |
| Services and programs | 24-hour on-site management and 24-hour emergency maintenance; recreation and community room, library and reading area, fitness/exercise room, and computer center with internet access. Developed through the HUD Section 236 program and sponsored by Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego. |
| Who it serves | Adults 62 years of age and older; income-qualified seniors — the page states the property participates in the HUD Affordable Senior Housing Program and provides income-qualified housing for seniors 62+; availability and eligibility requirements apply. |
| Payment types it states | Property type listed as Tax Credit, HUD Section 8, Seniors Aged 62+; HUD-subsidized affordable senior housing; developed through the HUD Section 236 program (all as stated on the official page). |
| Visiting and contact details | Address on the official page: 1551 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 — matches the listing (1551 3rd Ave). Phone: 619-234-0093 — matches the listing. Fax: 619-234-5168. Email: CathedralPlaza@RoyalPropertyMgmt.com. Hours: 8 am-4 pm Monday-Friday, closed for lunch 12-1. Manager: Royal Property Management. |
| Website | https://www.royalpropertymgmt.com/portfolio-items/cathedral-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 Cathedral Plaza
Where is Cathedral Plaza located?
Cathedral Plaza is at 1551 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92101.
How do I contact Cathedral Plaza?
Call Cathedral Plaza at 619-234-0093.
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.