Independent living
Liberty Tower
Independent living in Santa Clara, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 890 Main St, Santa Clara, CA 95050 |
| City | Santa Clara |
| State | California |
| Phone | (408) 243-6226 |
| Website | https://www.scmrf.org/ |
| 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 | 101 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Liberty Tower is an eleven-story high-rise in the old quad area of Santa Clara, opened to residents in 1973, and run by the Santa Clara Methodist Retirement Foundation, which was founded in 1965 to provide affordable housing and services for low income seniors. Its unfurnished studio and one-bedroom apartments are federally funded through a property-based Section 8 program through HUD, and rent is based on 30% of a household's adjusted gross monthly income. Applicants must be 62 or older and meet income limits, and both of Liberty Tower's waiting lists are currently closed. The property is at 890 Main St. and can be reached at 408-243-6226.
More about this provider
| Liberty Tower, an eleven-story high-rise, was constructed on the former Methodist Church site in Santa Clara and was opened to residents in 1973. It is located in the 'old quad' area of Santa Clara. Residents can create their own special home in the Liberty Tower unfurnished studio and one-bedroom apartments. Liberty Tower is located in a World Health Organization certified Age-friendly city. | |
| Services and programs | Activities and opportunities to interact with one another in an active social environment (stated for Liberty Tower and Wesley Manor together); unfurnished studio and one-bedroom apartments at Liberty Tower |
| Who it serves | Affordable housing and services for low income seniors; safe, affordable housing for seniors and persons with disabilities under HUD; over 280 residents from diverse backgrounds across the Foundation's two communities |
| Payment types it states | Federally funded through a property-based Section 8 program by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) |
| Website | https://www.scmrf.org/ |
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 Liberty Tower
Where is Liberty Tower located?
Liberty Tower is at 890 Main St, Santa Clara, CA 95050.
How do I contact Liberty Tower?
Call Liberty Tower at (408) 243-6226.
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.