Independent living
Lady Shaw Senior Center
Independent living in San Francisco, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1483 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133 |
| City | San Francisco |
| State | California |
| Phone | (415) 677-7572 |
| Website | https://www.selfhelpelderly.org/our-services/senior-housing/lady-shaw-senior-housing |
| 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 | 70 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Lady Shaw Senior Housing in San Francisco's Chinatown is an independent living apartment complex that provides quality affordable housing for low-income seniors in studio and one-bedroom apartments, each with its own private kitchen and bathroom. The complex includes an activity center and a dining area, and its Senior Center Program provides meals and activities for residents and for seniors in the wider community. Rent will not exceed thirty percent of the household's monthly income, and rent includes water and garbage disposal services.
More about this provider
| Self-Help for the Elderly describes Lady Shaw Senior Housing as an independent living apartment complex situated in San Francisco's Chinatown that provides quality affordable housing for 75 seniors, with comfortable living spaces in studio or one-bedroom apartments, plus an activity center, dining area and multi-service programs. The housing began in 1990. | |
| Services and programs | Activity center and dining area on site; the Senior Center Program, which provides meals and activities, is open to residents and seniors in the community; multi-service programs offered for residents and the community; senior care and home care assistance provided by Self-Help for the Elderly; amenities include wheelchair access, lounge, laundry facilities, and a garage; each unit has a private kitchen and bathroom |
| Who it serves | Low-income seniors; independent living apartment complex providing quality affordable housing for 75 seniors in studio or one-bedroom apartments |
| Payment types it states | Rental rates will not exceed thirty percent of the household's monthly income. Rent includes water and garbage disposal services; residents pay for electricity, energy, cable and telephone bills separately. |
| Visiting and contact details | Lady Shaw Senior Housing, 1483 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94133, (415) 677-7600 (as shown on the official page) |
| Website | https://www.selfhelpelderly.org/our-services/senior-housing/lady-shaw-senior-housing |
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 Lady Shaw Senior Center
Where is Lady Shaw Senior Center located?
Lady Shaw Senior Center is at 1483 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133.
How do I contact Lady Shaw Senior Center?
Call Lady Shaw Senior Center at (415) 677-7572.
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.