Independent living
Jci Gardens
Independent living in Torrance, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2000 W 162nd St, Torrance, CA 90504 |
| City | Torrance |
| State | California |
| Phone | 310-515-3642 |
| Website | https://www.ltsc.org/jci-gardens-senior-apartments/ |
| 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 | 101 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
JCI Gardens Senior Apartments in Torrance is a 202/Section 8 affordable housing community for seniors, established in 1983 with 100 one-bedroom units that encourage independent living. Each home has a patio, a kitchen, and air conditioning, and the building offers a free laundry center, elevator access, a community room for social events and festivities, and a Koi fish pond with shaded outdoor seating and personal garden plots. The community is next to the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute, which offers classes and activities, and is minutes from shops, restaurants, a grocery store, and public transportation. Applicants must be at least 62 years old, or under 62 with a qualifying disability, and meet HUD income limits; the waitlist is currently closed.
More about this provider
| LTSC page describes a 100-unit, three-story building of one-bedroom units with patio, kitchen, energy-efficient appliances, laminate flooring with carpeted bedroom, air conditioner/heat pump and ample closet space; gated entrance, 24-hour on-site management, controlled access, elevator, free laundry center, filtered water on each floor, common areas, smoke-free building, Koi pond with shaded seating, personal garden plots, limited parking, near shops, restaurants, grocery, 110/405/91 freeways and public transportation | |
| Services and programs | Social events and festivities hosted in the community room; building next to Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute offering various classes and activities; waitlist currently closed |
| Who it serves | Seniors: applicants must be at least 62 years old at time of application, or under 62 with a qualifying disability, and must meet HUD income limits (household of 1 cannot exceed $35,000; household of 2 cannot exceed $40,000) |
| Payment types it states | 202/Section 8 affordable housing community for seniors, established in 1983, with HUD income limits for eligibility; no other payment types stated |
| Visiting and contact details | 2000 W 162nd Street, Torrance, CA 90504; Office 310-515-3509; Fax 310-515-3643; TDD 1-866-874-3972; LTSC FAQ lists JCI Gardens building contact as 310-515-3642, 2000 W. 162nd St., Torrance, CA 90504, all 1 bedroom, managed by LTSC directly |
| Website | https://www.ltsc.org/jci-gardens-senior-apartments/ |
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 Jci Gardens
Where is Jci Gardens located?
Jci Gardens is at 2000 W 162nd St, Torrance, CA 90504.
How do I contact Jci Gardens?
Call Jci Gardens at 310-515-3642.
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.