Independent living
Lifes Garden
Independent living in Sunnyvale, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 450 Old San Francisco Rd, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 |
| City | Sunnyvale |
| State | California |
| Phone | (408) 245-5433 |
| Website | https://www.humangood.org/lifes-garden |
| 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 | 208 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Life's Garden in Sunnyvale is an affordable senior community managed by HumanGood for households where the head, spouse, or co-head is 55 or older, with income limits under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program or market-rate options. It has been a culturally diverse community providing affordable housing in Santa Clara County since 1976. Residents can join Teaching Seniors Technology classes, held in the library and offered in both English and Chinese, for one-on-one help with phones, tablets, and everyday tasks. The community is at 450 Old San Francisco Road and can be reached at (408) 245-5433.
More about this provider
| HumanGood's property page for Life's Garden, Sunnyvale, CA Affordable Senior Housing, publishing its Reasonable Accommodation Policy (affordable housing to low-income persons in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local law) and the property's location and contact details. No fuller offer description was present in the page text read. | |
| Services and programs | Reasonable accommodations in housing for applicants and residents with disabilities — a modification or change to policies, procedures, processes, the person's apartment or a common area to provide an equal opportunity to use and enjoy the apartment and common areas (HumanGood Reasonable Accommodation Policy as published on the property page) |
| Who it serves | Affordable housing to low-income persons regardless of disability; applicants and residents who are qualified individuals with a disability (per the accommodation policy published on the page) |
| Visiting and contact details | Life's Garden, 450 Old San Francisco Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086; Phone: (408) 245-5433; TDD: 711; Fax: (408) 749-8208; Contact: Peachy Ramos, Housing Administrator |
| Website | https://www.humangood.org/lifes-garden |
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 Lifes Garden
Where is Lifes Garden located?
Lifes Garden is at 450 Old San Francisco Rd, Sunnyvale, CA 94086.
How do I contact Lifes Garden?
Call Lifes Garden at (408) 245-5433.
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.