Independent living
Friendship Plaza
Independent living in Cincinnati, Ohio
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 901 Congress Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45215 |
| City | Cincinnati |
| State | Ohio |
| Phone | 513-772-0410 |
| Website | https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/affordable-housing/ohio/friendship-plaza/ |
| 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 | 30 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Friendship Plaza in Lincoln Heights offers apartments for people who are 62 or older, and some units are accessible. Residents pay 30% of their adjusted monthly income for rent. Apartments have their own heat and air controls, a stove and a refrigerator, and rails in the bathrooms. The building has laundry, a community room, private mailboxes, and parking on site.
More about this provider
| Friendship Plaza is a United Church Homes co-owned affordable senior living community in Lincoln Heights, Ohio, offering apartments for people aged 62 or older with accessible units available; apartments have individually controlled heat and air conditioning, appliances, assist rails in bathrooms and ample space for mobility, and the community has laundry facilities, private mailboxes, a community room, onsite activities and onsite parking, with deadbolt locks, smoke detectors, fire-resistant construction and a lighted parking area. | |
| Services and programs | United Church Homes co-owned affordable housing community; onsite activities; downloadable Resident Selection Plan PRAC and PRAC Fact Sheet; three-step contact and application process (Make Contact, Apply, Follow-up) via the page contact form |
| Who it serves | People aged 62 years or older, with accessible units available |
| Payment types it states | Residents pay only 30% of their adjusted monthly income for rent |
| Visiting and contact details | Friendship Plaza, 901 Congress Avenue, Lincoln Heights, OH 45215; phone 513.772.0410; family and friends are welcome at the resident's discretion; contact form on the page gives immediate access to an application. No visiting hours are stated. |
| Website | https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/affordable-housing/ohio/friendship-plaza/ |
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 Friendship Plaza
Where is Friendship Plaza located?
Friendship Plaza is at 901 Congress Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45215.
How do I contact Friendship Plaza?
Call Friendship Plaza at 513-772-0410.
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.