Independent living
El Portal Gardens
Independent living in San Pablo, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 14041 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo, CA 94806 |
| City | San Pablo |
| State | California |
| Phone | (510) 235-3900 |
| Website | https://www.elportalgardens.com/ |
| 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 | 81 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
El Portal is a senior apartment community in San Pablo. It offers one-bedroom apartments in a three-story building. In the recreation room, residents can join bingo games, arts and crafts, and potlucks. The building has three laundry rooms and a large courtyard where people can relax. A senior center is within walking distance, and local shops, a library, and a BART station are nearby. The office is open Monday through Friday, and the community is now accepting applications.
More about this provider
| Official site read fresh today describes El Portal as a desirable senior community in San Pablo offering one-bedroom apartments in a three-story building with three laundry rooms and a large, relaxing courtyard, within walking distance of a senior center, with local shops, a library, and a BART station nearby. The amenities page's generic marketing text mentioning a resort-style swimming pool, fitness center, and dog park conflicts with the property's own Community Amenities list and was not attributed as a property fact beyond that list. | |
| Services and programs | Recreation room activities named on the official home page, read fresh today: bingo games, arts and crafts, and potlucks. The home page also states 'NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!!!'. Community amenities listed on the amenities page: Recreation Room, Laundry room, Courtyard. No other services or programs are published on the official pages read. |
| Who it serves | Seniors - the official home page calls El Portal 'a desirable senior community in San Pablo'. No specific age limit is stated on the official pages read. |
| Visiting and contact details | El Portal, 14041 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo, CA 94806; phone shown on the official site: 458-213-4007; an 'Email Us' link on the site (no email address printed); Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm, Saturday - Sunday: Closed. |
| Website | https://www.elportalgardens.com/ |
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 El Portal Gardens
Where is El Portal Gardens located?
El Portal Gardens is at 14041 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo, CA 94806.
How do I contact El Portal Gardens?
Call El Portal Gardens at (510) 235-3900.
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.