Independent living
Oak Knolls Apartments
Independent living in Santa Maria, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 4845 S Bradley Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93455 |
| City | Santa Maria |
| State | California |
| Phone | (805)934-2027 |
| Website | https://www.humangood.org/oak-knolls-haven/apply |
| 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 | 40 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Oak Knolls Haven is a low-income senior community in Santa Maria run by HumanGood. It serves senior households where the head of household, spouse, or co-head is 62 years of age or older when they apply. For 10% of the units, which are handicap accessible, a person who needs the accessible features of the unit may also qualify, even if they are not elderly. The household's total yearly income must fall under the maximum income limit for the community, as set by HUD.
The community is garden style, with apartments on the first floor and the second floor. There is no elevator, and applicants are asked which floor level they want, since transfers are only allowed as a reasonable accommodation. Occupancy is limited to a maximum of two persons per bedroom, and the community is smoke-free — smoking is not allowed anywhere on the property.
Because demand is high, the community keeps a waiting list and hands out applications only when the waiting list is open. The list is updated once a year, and apartments are offered as they become available. Applications can also be picked up at the community office at 4845 S. Bradley Road, and the office can be reached at (805) 934-2027.
More about this provider
| HumanGood's Oak Knolls Haven pages describe a low-income senior housing community in Santa Maria: a garden-style community with apartments on the 1st and 2nd floors and no elevator, smoke-free (smoking prohibited anywhere on the property), with a community-maintained waiting list updated once a year and applications distributed only when the waiting list is open. | |
| Who it serves | Senior households whose Head of Household, Spouse or Co-Head is 62 years of age or older at time of application; for 10% of units which are handicap accessible, persons (elderly or non-elderly) who require the accessible features of the unit. Total annual household income must fall under the maximum income limit for the community, as determined by HUD. Fresh read of the apply page confirms at least one applicant must be 62 at application and occupancy is limited to two persons per bedroom. |
| Payment types it states | Federally assisted low-income senior housing: household income must fall under the maximum income limit for the community, as determined by HUD. No rent figure is stated on the pages read. |
| Visiting and contact details | Oak Knolls Haven Community Management, 4845 S. Bradley Road, Santa Maria, CA 93455. Phone (805) 934-2027, Fax (805) 937-0777, TDD (800) 545-1833 ext. 478, Email OKH-Administrator@HumanGood.org. Applications may be obtained at the community; applications are distributed only when the Waiting List is open, and the waiting list is updated once per year. |
| Website | https://www.humangood.org/oak-knolls-haven/apply |
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 Oak Knolls Apartments
Where is Oak Knolls Apartments located?
Oak Knolls Apartments is at 4845 S Bradley Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93455.
How do I contact Oak Knolls Apartments?
Call Oak Knolls Apartments at (805)934-2027.
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.