Independent living
The Villages at Tarpon
Independent living in Tarpon Springs, Florida
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 S Walton Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 |
| City | Tarpon Springs |
| State | Florida |
| Phone | 727-569-0175 |
| Website | https://tarponspringshousing.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Annual-Plan-5-Year-Action-Plan-2025-FINAL-5-5-25.pdf |
| 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 | 95 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
The Villages at Tarpon offers senior apartment homes in Tarpon Springs, with wide entryways, spacious rooms, and finishes such as granite countertops, porcelain tile flooring, and designer cabinets. Residents can use a clubhouse, a business center, and a clothes care center, and take part in planned social activities. The community is in a busy part of Tarpon Springs where restaurants and shops are within walking distance, and the site invites visitors to come and take a tour.
More about this provider
| The Tarpon Springs Housing Authority's official 5-Year Plan describes The Villages at Tarpon (2015) as a 55-and-up RAD and LIHTC community of 95 units. The property's own Qualifying Guidelines state it is for seniors 55 and over, that applicants must meet the affordable housing program (Code Section 42) requirements, and that Section 8 voucher or certificate holders are welcome to apply. | |
| Services and programs | RAD and LIHTC affordable housing community (95 units, developed 2015, per Tarpon Springs Housing Authority 5-Year Plan), Applicants must meet the qualifying requirements of the affordable housing programs (Code Section 42), per the property's Qualifying Guidelines |
| Who it serves | Seniors 55 and over |
| Payment types it states | Section 8 vouchers or certificates — prospective applicants who hold them are welcome to apply (property Qualifying Guidelines), Project Based Section 8 units (property Qualifying Guidelines) |
| Website | https://tarponspringshousing.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Annual-Plan-5-Year-Action-Plan-2025-FINAL-5-5-25.pdf |
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 The Villages at Tarpon
Where is The Villages at Tarpon located?
The Villages at Tarpon is at 500 S Walton Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689.
How do I contact The Villages at Tarpon?
Call The Villages at Tarpon at 727-569-0175.
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.