Independent living
Dickens Senior Housing
Independent living in Sherman Oaks, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 14559 Dickens St, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 |
| City | Sherman Oaks |
| State | California |
| Website | http://www.mhfla.org/properties/sherman-oaks-senior-housing/ |
| 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 | 83 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
This senior housing building in Sherman Oaks was completed in 1996 above a City of Los Angeles public parking structure, near the shops on Ventura Boulevard. Its one-bedroom apartments have full kitchens, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, and an emergency call system. The building has a community room with a television, library, and kitchen, outdoor patios, a laundry room, two elevators, and covered parking. An on-site manager and a service coordinator are there to connect residents with community resources, and the building holds monthly events, educational presentations, exercise and art classes, and holiday celebrations.
More about this provider
| Menorah Housing Foundation's official page describes Sherman Oaks Senior Housing on Dickens St in Sherman Oaks as an 83-apartment senior building completed in 1996, with one-bedroom apartments, extensive community amenities, an on-site manager, and a service coordinator connecting residents to community resources. | |
| Services and programs | Services & Activities stated on the operator page: on-site manager; service coordinator for connection to comprehensive community resources; monthly scheduled events; educational presentations; exercise/art classes; holiday celebrations. Unit amenities stated: emergency call system; individually controlled heating & air conditioning; full kitchen with top freezer/refrigerator and gas range/oven; energy-efficient lighting; vinyl plank flooring; smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; garbage disposal; vertical blinds; outdoor decks. Community amenities stated: entrance intercom; automatic building entry door; community room with television, library, and kitchen; community space for parties and events; multiple outdoor patios with seating and shade; landscaped grounds; easy access to public transportation; non-smoking community and property; two elevators; laundry room; trash room on every floor; covered, gated parking; slip-resistant flooring. |
| Who it serves | Seniors — the operator page is for a senior housing building (Sherman Oaks Senior Housing); it does not state a specific age threshold on the page read |
| Visiting and contact details | As stated on the operator page — Address: 14567 Dickens St., Sherman Oaks, CA 91403; Leasing Phone Number: 310-477-1476. DISCREPANCIES flagged, listing not overwritten: (1) NAME — page names the building 'SHERMAN OAKS SENIOR HOUSING', not 'Dickens Senior Housing'; (2) HOUSE NUMBER — page gives 14567 Dickens St vs listing 14559 Dickens St; (3) UNIT COUNT — page states both 'The building contains 83 apartments' and 'includes 82 one-bedroom apartments' / 'its 83 one-bedroom apartments' in different lines, recorded as stated. Page also states 'Completed in 1996' and 'constructed above a City of Los Angeles public parking structure adjacent to a retail and commercial area on nearby Ventura Blvd.' |
| Website | http://www.mhfla.org/properties/sherman-oaks-senior-housing/ |
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 Dickens Senior Housing
Where is Dickens Senior Housing located?
Dickens Senior Housing is at 14559 Dickens St, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403.
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.