Independent living
John W. King Senior Community
Independent living in San Francisco, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 Raymond Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134 |
| City | San Francisco |
| State | California |
| Website | https://www.mercyhousing.org/california/john-king-senior/ |
| 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 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
John King Senior Community in San Francisco offers 91 senior-restricted rental apartments for people with incomes below 50 percent of the Area Median Income. The community includes an on-site senior center as well as a child care center, which Mercy Housing describes as making it one of the few truly intergenerational projects in the Bay Area. Residents have an outdoor courtyard and community space, a resident garden, and on-site laundry facilities. The John W. King Center offers elder care and child and family development services, along with Meals on Wheels and an adult day social center.
More about this provider
| Mercy Housing describes John King Senior Community as 91 senior-restricted one-bedroom rental apartments for low-income seniors, with an on-site senior center, a child care center, and services at the John W. King Center. | |
| Services and programs | John W. King Center featuring elder care and child & family development services; Meals on Wheels; adult day social center; community celebrations and meetings; on-site senior center and child care center; common spaces for residents and the greater community; outdoor courtyard and community space; resident garden; on-site laundry facilities. |
| Who it serves | 91 senior-restricted rental units affordable to those with incomes below 50 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI); the page describes 91 one-bedroom apartments servicing low-income seniors. |
| Visiting and contact details | The page is titled with the address 500 Raymond Avenue, San Francisco, CA, and states 'Waitlist Closed'. No phone number or visiting hours are published on the page read. |
| Website | https://www.mercyhousing.org/california/john-king-senior/ |
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 John W. King Senior Community
Where is John W. King Senior Community located?
John W. King Senior Community is at 500 Raymond Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134.
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.