Independent living
Martinelli House
Independent living in San Rafael, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1327 Lincoln Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901 |
| City | San Rafael |
| State | California |
| Phone | (415) 830-3300 |
| Website | https://www.mercyhousing.org/california/martinelli-house/ |
| 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 | 66 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Martinelli House is a 66-unit senior independent living property in San Rafael, originally built in 1974 and acquired and modernized by Mercy Housing, including the apartments and community areas. The apartments are available to residents 62 years or over in households earning at or below 50 percent of the area median income. Residents have a community room with a lounge and computer stations, a community courtyard, and on-site laundry, along with health and wellness programs and art therapy.
More about this provider
| Martinelli House is a 66-unit, senior independent living property. Originally built in 1974, Mercy Housing acquired and modernized the property including the apartments and community areas, with senior-appropriate finishes, two units upgraded for accessibility, green materials and ENERGY STAR appliances. Funded by: San Rafael Redevelopment Agency, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. | |
| Services and programs | Community room with lounge and computer stations; health and wellness programs to promote independent senior lifestyles; art therapy; community meetings and celebrations; community courtyard; ENERGY STAR appliances; on-site laundry facilities |
| Who it serves | 66-unit senior independent living property; apartments available to residents 62 years or over and to households earning at or below 50 percent of the area median income; 66 units of housing for low-income seniors, including two fully accessible units |
| Visiting and contact details | Currently Accepting Applications (status shown on official Mercy Housing page) |
| Website | https://www.mercyhousing.org/california/martinelli-house/ |
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 Martinelli House
Where is Martinelli House located?
Martinelli House is at 1327 Lincoln Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901.
How do I contact Martinelli House?
Call Martinelli House at (415) 830-3300.
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.