Independent living
Gault Street Sr Hsg
Independent living in Santa Cruz, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 211 Gault St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 |
| City | Santa Cruz |
| State | California |
| Phone | 831-471-1911 |
| Website | https://www.mercyhousing.org/portfolio/ |
| 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 | 37 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Gault Street Senior is listed in Mercy Housing's California portfolio as a senior community with 37 homes. Mercy Housing's own property page for the community is titled with its Santa Cruz address, 211 Gault Street.
More about this provider
| Mercy Housing's portfolio page lists 'Gault Street Senior' under Mercy Housing California as a Senior community with 37 homes, and the linked property page is titled '211 Gault Street, Santa Cruz, CA', matching the listing address. Mercy Housing describes its portfolio as affordable housing serving low-income families, seniors, and people with special needs; the property page's opened text carries no property-specific services, contact, or pricing details. | |
| Who it serves | Senior (the Mercy Housing California portfolio table lists Gault Street Senior with population 'Senior' and 37 homes) |
| Website | https://www.mercyhousing.org/portfolio/ |
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 Gault Street Sr Hsg
Where is Gault Street Sr Hsg located?
Gault Street Sr Hsg is at 211 Gault St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062.
How do I contact Gault Street Sr Hsg?
Call Gault Street Sr Hsg at 831-471-1911.
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.