Independent living
Heywood Gardens
Independent living in Simi Valley, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1770 Heywood St, Simi Valley, CA 93065 |
| City | Simi Valley |
| State | California |
| Phone | 805-583-8464 |
| Website | https://mansermar.com/our-communities/heywood-gardens/ |
| 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 | 74 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Heywood Gardens in Simi Valley offers independent living for residents over 62 years old in 74 self-contained one-bedroom apartments, each with a living and dining room, a complete kitchen, one bedroom, and one bathroom. Residents can use a large community room with a kitchen, a computer room with Wi-Fi, a game and movie area, and a laundry room, and they also have access to county transportation. Outside, the grounds have seating, a gazebo, raised gardening beds, and a grill area, and the community is pet friendly with a pet park.
More about this provider
| Fresh read 2026-11-09 confirms the crawl: Mansermar describes Heywood Gardens in Simi Valley, California as an independent living community of 74 self-contained one-bedroom apartments for residents over 62, with a community room, county transportation access and the NAHMA Community of Quality award | |
| Services and programs | Independent living; 74 self-contained one-bedroom apartments with living/dining room, complete kitchen, one bedroom and one bathroom; resident activities throughout the month in a large community room with kitchen; access to county transportation; computer room with Wi-Fi; game and movie area; laundry room; elevator; wheelchair accessible community areas; pet friendly (deposit required) and pet park; landscaped grounds with gazebo, raised gardening beds and grill area; smoke free building; water, gas, sewer, basic TV and garbage service included in rent |
| Who it serves | Residents over 62 years old; select units are equipped for residents with disabilities |
| Accreditation | Community of Quality award given by NAHMA |
| Website | https://mansermar.com/our-communities/heywood-gardens/ |
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 Heywood Gardens
Where is Heywood Gardens located?
Heywood Gardens is at 1770 Heywood St, Simi Valley, CA 93065.
How do I contact Heywood Gardens?
Call Heywood Gardens at 805-583-8464.
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.