Independent living
OFarrell Towers
Independent living in San Francisco, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 477 Ofarrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102 |
| City | San Francisco |
| State | California |
| Phone | (415) 771-2708 |
| Website | http://www.tndc.org/property/ofarrell-towers-477-ofarrell-street/ |
| 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 | 101 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
O'Farrell Towers is a 12-story building in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, run by the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation. It has 101 one-bedroom apartments for low-income seniors, and TNDC says it serves 126 seniors with extremely low incomes, including people who are living with health issues.
The ground floor is leased to the San Francisco Senior Center, and the ground floor community spaces and offices were rebuilt to serve residents and staff better. A large rehabilitation also fixed water intrusion, upgraded building systems, and improved accessibility, with energy efficiency and green building methods as priorities.
O'Farrell Towers is at 477 O'Farrell Street in San Francisco.
More about this provider
| O'Farrell Towers, a 12-story building located in the Tenderloin neighborhood at 477 O'Farrell Street, was acquired from Citizens Housing Corporation in 2010; the property contains 101 one-bedroom apartments for low-income seniors and ground floor commercial space leased to the San Francisco Senior Center. | |
| Services and programs | Ground floor commercial space leased to the San Francisco Senior Center; rehabilitation improved accessibility and reconfigured ground floor community spaces and offices, and increased energy efficiency |
| Who it serves | Serving 126 seniors with extremely low incomes including people who are living with health issues; 101 one-bedroom apartments for low-income seniors |
| Visiting and contact details | O'Farrell Towers, 477 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA (address as published on the official TNDC page) |
| Website | http://www.tndc.org/property/ofarrell-towers-477-ofarrell-street/ |
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 OFarrell Towers
Where is OFarrell Towers located?
OFarrell Towers is at 477 Ofarrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102.
How do I contact OFarrell Towers?
Call OFarrell Towers at (415) 771-2708.
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.