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Leigh Avenue Senior Apartments

Independent living in San Jose, California

Checked November 2, 2026

Provider details
Address1030 Leigh Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
CitySan Jose
StateCalifornia
Age requirement62 and older
Age rule basisHUD designates this property's client group as elderly, and HUD multifamily elderly housing eligibility is age 62 or older for the head of household.
Apartments64
Housing programHUD elderly-designated multifamily housing
Income restrictedNo

Leigh Avenue Senior Apartments is a 64-unit apartment complex at 1030 Leigh Avenue at Southwest Expressway in San Jose, developed by First Community Housing. It was built to house chronically homeless seniors who require in-home supportive services. First Community Housing is a nonprofit that designs, develops and manages affordable housing for low-income households in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Who pays for independent living?

What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:

Independent living guide · Paying for care

Common questions about Leigh Avenue Senior Apartments

Where is Leigh Avenue Senior Apartments located?

Leigh Avenue Senior Apartments is at 1030 Leigh Ave, San Jose, CA 95126.

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.

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