Independent living
Columbia Tower
Independent living in San Diego, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 904 State St, San Diego, CA 92101 |
| City | San Diego |
| State | California |
| Phone | (619) 696-0201 |
| Website | https://www.columbiatowerapts.com/ |
| 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 | 150 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Columbia Tower is a senior community in downtown San Diego offering studio and one-bedroom homes in a 16-floor high-rise. Residents have a swimming pool, a built-in BBQ area, a clubhouse with a full kitchen, computers and a pool table, and a fitness room with a library. An activities coordinator runs events such as bingo, yoga, arts and crafts, and teatime, and the pet-friendly community is near Seaport Village and Horton Plaza with easy trolley access.
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| Columbia Tower's own site presents a senior community in downtown San Diego near Seaport Village and Horton Plaza with easy access to the trolley, offering studios and one-bedroom units in a 16-floor high-rise. | |
| Services and programs | An activities coordinator manages events such as bingo, yoga, arts and crafts, and teatime; amenities include a swimming pool, a built-in BBQ area, ample parking, a clubhouse with full kitchen, computers and a pool table, and a fitness room with a library; the community is pet-friendly |
| Who it serves | Seniors — the site describes Columbia Towers as 'a fine senior community in beautiful Downtown San Diego' offering studios and one-bedroom units in a 16-floor high rise |
| Visiting and contact details | Office hours Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:30pm, Saturday–Sunday closed; 904 State St, San Diego, CA 92101; phone shown on the site: 541-210-9234 |
| Website | https://www.columbiatowerapts.com/ |
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 Columbia Tower
Where is Columbia Tower located?
Columbia Tower is at 904 State St, San Diego, CA 92101.
How do I contact Columbia Tower?
Call Columbia Tower at (619) 696-0201.
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.