Independent living
Girasol Housing
Independent living in San Jose, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1710 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116 |
| City | San Jose |
| State | California |
| Phone | (408) 926-8140 |
| Website | https://www.humangood.org/affordable-housing/girasol |
| 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 | 60 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Girasol is an affordable senior housing community in San Jose run by HumanGood. It has a select number of HUD-subsidized units, and rent for those units is based on income, with the tenant's part typically 30 percent of monthly adjusted income. The community has off-street parking, is a short walk to bus stops, and is close to restaurants, grocery stores, a medical center, and pharmacies. Pets are allowed in apartments, and smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
More about this provider
| Girasol is HumanGood affordable senior housing in San Jose, CA; location benefits stated on the page are a diverse and accessible community, off-street parking, a short walk to multiple bus stops, and closeness to restaurants, grocery stores, entertainment, Regional Medical Center and pharmacies; residents may keep common household pets in their apartments and service or assistance animals are welcome; smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises | |
| Who it serves | Affordable senior housing in San Jose, CA, described in the page title; the page's policies are for a HumanGood-owned or managed property providing affordable housing to low-income persons, including applicants and residents with disabilities |
| Payment types it states | This community has a select number of HUD-subsidized units; HUD rent is determined based on a household's income, and the tenant's portion typically amounts to 30% of their monthly adjusted income |
| Visiting and contact details | Address stated on the page: 1710 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116; Phone stated: (408) 926-8140; Email stated: GAHAdministrator@HumanGood.org; Fax stated: (408) 580-5481; TDD: 711 |
| Website | https://www.humangood.org/affordable-housing/girasol |
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 Girasol Housing
Where is Girasol Housing located?
Girasol Housing is at 1710 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116.
How do I contact Girasol Housing?
Call Girasol Housing at (408) 926-8140.
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.