Independent living
First Congregational Memorial Tower
Independent living in San Diego, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 3541 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103 |
| City | San Diego |
| State | California |
| Website | https://royalpropertymgmt.com/portfolio-items/first-congregational-memorial-tower/?portfolioCats=6 |
| 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 | 100 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
First Congregational Memorial Tower offers affordable senior living in North Park, on Park Boulevard in San Diego. The 100-unit community is for adults aged 62 and older, with studio and one-bedroom homes in a 13-story building with stained-glass details and Spanish-style character. Residents have a library and reading room, landscaped outdoor seating, on-site laundry, elevator access, and community gathering spaces, with shops, parks, and Balboa Park close by.
More about this provider
| Royal Property Management Group's own portfolio page describes First Congregational Memorial Tower as affordable senior living in North Park, San Diego: a welcoming 100-unit senior community on Park Boulevard blending historic Spanish-style / early-San Diego mission character and stained-glass details with modern independent living for adults 62+, with common areas, a library and reading room, landscaped outdoor seating, on-site laundry, elevator access, and professional on-site management and maintenance, near Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, museums, theaters and farmers' markets. | |
| Services and programs | Professional on-site management and on-site maintenance services; 24-hour on-site management; community gathering and activity spaces; library and reading room; on-site laundry facilities; elevator access; landscaped courtyard and outdoor seating; secure community environment. Apartment amenities as listed on the page: ample closet and storage space; cable and internet ready; senior-friendly floorplans; fully equipped kitchens; large windows; non-smoking living environment; refrigerator and stove included; smoke detectors. Studio and 1-bedroom homes across 13 stories, near grocery stores, restaurants, pharmacies, medical services, shopping, parks, Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, museums, theaters and farmers' markets, with access to public transit (nearby MTS bus routes, I-805, Highway 163, I-8). |
| Who it serves | Adults aged 62 and older: page states 'modern independent living for adults aged 62 and older', property type 'HUD Section 202-8, Seniors Aged 62+', and 'provides income qualified housing for seniors 62 years of age and older' with eligibility requirements applying. |
| Payment types it states | Page states property type 'HUD Section 202-8, Seniors Aged 62+' and: 'This building participates in affordable senior housing programs and provides income qualified housing for seniors 62 years of age and older. Availability and eligibility requirements apply.' No other payment types are stated on the page, and no rent figure appears on the page (only a 'Price Range: $' marker). |
| Visiting and contact details | The property page read prints no property street-address block and no property phone number. It prints the manager's contacts only: 'Royal Property Management, 17150 Via Del Campo, Ste #307, San Diego, CA 92127. 8583128170' and 'Tel. 858. 312. 8170 / Fax 858. 312. 8176 / 16456 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92128'. |
| Website | https://royalpropertymgmt.com/portfolio-items/first-congregational-memorial-tower/?portfolioCats=6 |
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 First Congregational Memorial Tower
Where is First Congregational Memorial Tower located?
First Congregational Memorial Tower is at 3541 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103.
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.