Independent living
Ceatrice Polite Apartments
Independent living in San Francisco, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 321 Clementina St, San Francisco, CA 94103 |
| City | San Francisco |
| State | California |
| Phone | (415) 543-6207 |
| Website | https://www.todco.org/history |
| 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 | 91 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Ceatrice Polite Apartments in San Francisco's South of Market area is a TODCO building with 91 apartments for seniors. It was built with HUD and City Hotel Tax funds and was fully renovated in 2006 with help from Section 8 rent subsidies. Two storefronts in the building house a drop-in health clinic run by the South of Market Health Center. Residents can use TODCO's Resident Services and Activities Program, which offers case management, wellness checks, weekday meals and food programs, exercise, arts classes, trips, and other activities, with materials and classes translated into Chinese and Russian. People who want to live in a TODCO building can ask about the waitlist through TODCO's contact page or its marketing office.
More about this provider
| TODCO Group's history states Ceatrice Polite Apartments, named after TOOR advocate Ms. Ceatrice Polite, was completed and opened in Yerba Buena in 1984 as a HUD and City Hotel Tax-funded project adding 91 new apartments for seniors on the third TOOR housing site, pictured from Clementina Street. Its storefronts house a South of Market Health Center drop-in clinic, and a 20-year renovation and refinancing was completed in 2006. | |
| Services and programs | Two of Ceatrice Polite's storefronts house a drop-in health clinic of the South of Market Health Center and space for Yerba Buena Neighborhood Senior Services. TODCO's Resident Services/Activities Program, started at this time, provides supportive social services, nutrition programs, special events, trips, arts programs, and activities for residents of TODCO housing |
| Who it serves | Seniors; the HUD and City Hotel Tax-funded project added 91 new apartments for seniors |
| Payment types it states | The 2006 20-year renovation and refinancing used Redevelopment Agency bonds, HUD mortgage insurance and Section 8 rent subsidies; the original project was HUD and City Hotel Tax-funded |
| Website | https://www.todco.org/history |
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 Ceatrice Polite Apartments
Where is Ceatrice Polite Apartments located?
Ceatrice Polite Apartments is at 321 Clementina St, San Francisco, CA 94103.
How do I contact Ceatrice Polite Apartments?
Call Ceatrice Polite Apartments at (415) 543-6207.
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.