Independent living
Sterling Place
Independent living in Lakeland, Florida
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 Old Combee Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809 |
| City | Lakeland |
| State | Florida |
| Phone | 863-859-7856 |
| Website | https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/affordable-housing/florida/sterling-place/ |
| 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 | 70 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
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Sterling Place in Lakeland, Florida, is a United Church Homes affordable senior housing community for people aged 62 years or older, with accessible units also available. Residents pay only 30% of their adjusted monthly income for rent. Apartments offer air conditioning, individual climate control, a kitchen, and security features including deadbolt locks, smoke detectors and fire-resistant construction, and the community has controlled access, elevators, a laundry room, a recreation room, onsite activities, and onsite parking.
More about this provider
| Sterling Place is a United Church Homes owned affordable housing community in Lakeland, Florida, providing apartments for people aged 62 years or older, with accessible units also available. Each apartment offers security features including deadbolt locks, smoke detectors and fire-resistant construction, with a lighted parking area. | |
| Services and programs | Apartment Features: Air Conditioning, Cable Hookup, Disposal, Individual Climate Control, Kitchen, Pet Friendly (some restrictions apply), Private Rooms, Wheelchair Access. Community Features: Controlled Access, Elevators, Handrails, Laundry Room, Recreation Room, Sprinkler System, Onsite Activities, Onsite Parking. Your family and friends are welcome at your discretion when you call Sterling Place home. |
| Who it serves | Sterling Place provides apartments for people aged 62 years or older, with accessible units also available. |
| Payment types it states | As a resident of Sterling Place, you'll pay only 30% of your adjusted monthly income for rent. |
| Visiting and contact details | Sterling Place: 863.859.7856, 600 Combee Road, Lakeland, FL 33809. Contact steps on page: Make Contact, Apply, Follow-up. |
| Website | https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/affordable-housing/florida/sterling-place/ |
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 Sterling Place
Where is Sterling Place located?
Sterling Place is at 600 Old Combee Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809.
How do I contact Sterling Place?
Call Sterling Place at 863-859-7856.
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.