Independent living
Whittier Senior Housing
Independent living in Whittier, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 7215 Bright Ave, Whittier, CA 90602 |
| City | Whittier |
| State | California |
| Website | https://www.tsahousing.com/property/whittiertowers |
| 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 | 156 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Whittier Towers is a 156-unit, Section 8/Tax Credit senior community in Whittier, for people with a 62+ head of household. The manager, Thomas Safran & Associates, says the Tax Credit waiting list is open and accepting applications, while the Section 8 waiting list is currently closed. The community has studios and one bedroom units, with onsite management and daily maintenance staff. Resident services include monthly parties, bingo, ESL and Tai Chi classes, line dancing, and a walking group. An extensive renovation was completed in 2015, and residents now have a fully remodeled community room with a kitchen, large-screen television, pool table, and gym. The community is in the heart of Uptown Whittier, one block east of Greenleaf Avenue, close to restaurants, shopping, and movie theaters.
More about this provider
| Whittier Towers is a 156-unit Section 8/Tax Credit community in Whittier, CA for people with a 62+ head of household, with studios and one-bedroom units, onsite management and daily maintenance staff, and resident services including monthly parties, bingo, ESL and Tai Chi classes, line dancing, and a walking group. | |
| Services and programs | Onsite management and daily maintenance staff, Monthly parties, Bingo, ESL classes, Tai Chi classes, Line dancing, Walking group, Community room with kitchen, large-screen television, pool table and gym |
| Who it serves | People with a 62+ head of household |
| Payment types it states | Section 8/Tax Credit community; the Tax Credit waiting list is open and accepting applications and the Section 8 waiting list is currently closed |
| Website | https://www.tsahousing.com/property/whittiertowers |
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 Whittier Senior Housing
Where is Whittier Senior Housing located?
Whittier Senior Housing is at 7215 Bright Ave, Whittier, CA 90602.
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.