Independent living
Freedom Village I
Independent living in Pinellas Park, Florida
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 7700 66th St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781 |
| City | Pinellas Park |
| State | Florida |
| Phone | (727) 541-6620 |
| Website | https://goodwill-suncoast.org/freedom-village-i/ |
| 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 | 89 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Freedom Village I is an 89-unit apartment building in Pinellas Park for people with limited incomes who have disabilities or are at least 62 years old. It offers one- and two-bedroom apartments in a barrier-free building with a landscaped courtyard, a covered patio, and a community room. A full-time Goodwill Service Coordinator helps residents find community services they need. Rent help comes from HUD, and how much rent a resident pays is set by a HUD formula based on income and expenses.
More about this provider
| Goodwill's Freedom Village I in Pinellas Park is an 89-unit architecturally barrier-free apartment building for people with limited incomes who have disabilities or are at least 62 years old, offering one- and two-bedroom apartments with a landscaped courtyard, covered patio for cookouts and socializing, and a community room; it is a smoke-free facility with grab bars, doorways without sills, automatic doors in common areas, emergency pull-cords, wheelchair-height counters in many apartments, and public transportation within walking distance. | |
| Services and programs | Full-time Goodwill Service Coordinator to help residents access appropriate community services to meet their needs; one- and two-bedroom apartments; applications for apartments are available at the facility |
| Who it serves | People with limited incomes who have disabilities or are at least 62 years old |
| Payment types it states | Income limits apply. Rent subsidies are made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on a scale based on expenses and income; the HUD formula determines how much rent residents pay |
| Visiting and contact details | Freedom Village I, 7700 66th St. North, Pinellas Park, FL 33781; phone (727) 541-6620; TTY: (727) 579-1068. Applications are available at the facility; prospective residents should call the property to check availability. The waiting list for 1-bedroom apartments is closed until further notice. No visiting hours are stated. |
| Website | https://goodwill-suncoast.org/freedom-village-i/ |
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 Freedom Village I
Where is Freedom Village I located?
Freedom Village I is at 7700 66th St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781.
How do I contact Freedom Village I?
Call Freedom Village I at (727) 541-6620.
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.