Independent living
Vera Haile Sr. Housing
Independent living in San Francisco, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 121 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102 |
| City | San Francisco |
| State | California |
| Phone | 415-447-3934 |
| Website | https://www.mercyhousing.org/california/vera-haile-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 | 90 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
More about this provider
| Mercy Housing's official page describes Vera Haile Senior Housing as a 10-story apartment community in San Francisco with 90 affordable rental apartment homes for seniors age 62 and older, completed in 2014, co-located with the St. Anthony Dining Room, Social Work Center and Free Clothing Program. | |
| Services and programs | On-site property management, janitorial and maintenance personnel; 24-hour front desk coverage at main entry; intercom and electronic key card entry; closed-circuit video surveillance; laundry rooms on 5th & 7th floors; large community room with kitchen; computer room; non-smoking community; building also houses the St. Anthony Dining Room, Social Work Center and Free Clothing Program (operated by St. Anthony's Foundation) on the ground and second floors |
| Who it serves | Seniors age 62 years and older; 90 studio and one-bedroom apartments for seniors with incomes at 50% of HUD Area Median Income; 18 units designated for formerly homeless elders as direct access to housing units |
| Payment types it states | All residents pay 30% of adjusted gross income for rent (as stated on the official page) |
| Visiting and contact details | Waitlist Closed (as stated on the official page); property address stated as 129 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA |
| Website | https://www.mercyhousing.org/california/vera-haile-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 Vera Haile Sr. Housing
Where is Vera Haile Sr. Housing located?
Vera Haile Sr. Housing is at 121 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102.
How do I contact Vera Haile Sr. Housing?
Call Vera Haile Sr. Housing at 415-447-3934.
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.