Independent living
Harris House
Independent living in Westerville, Ohio
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 S State St, Westerville, OH 43081 |
| City | Westerville |
| State | Ohio |
| Phone | 614-899-1997 |
| Website | http://www.harrisaskinshouse.com/ |
| 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 | 60 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Harris-Askins House in Westerville is an apartment building for qualified low-income seniors ages 62 and older, just south of Uptown Westerville. It has 45 one-bedroom apartments and 15 efficiency units at reduced rents, with elevator access to the upper floors, and each apartment comes with a full set of kitchen appliances for independent living. Neighbors can gather in a community room with a fireplace, a library, and a kitchen, or spend time in the sunroom, by the gazebo, or along the tree-lined walkway and flower gardens. The property manager is on site daily, and local groups visit to bring residents health, social, and informational programs. The office is open Monday through Friday from 12 to 4, and the building can be reached at 614-899-1997.
More about this provider
| Harris-Askins House is an apartment building for qualified low-income seniors ages 62 and older, located just south of Uptown Westerville, offering 45 one-bedroom apartments and 15 efficiency units at reduced rents with elevator access to the second and third floors; it is operated by Westerville Rotary Elderly Housing, Inc. and opened in 1985. | |
| Services and programs | Apartments designed for independent living, each with a full set of kitchen appliances; a community room with a 52-inch TV/VCR/DVD player with surround sound, a fireplace, a library and a kitchen facility, used for private gatherings, monthly birthday parties and an annual Rotary-sponsored holiday party; a sunroom with a piano, a gazebo, and a quiet tree-lined walkway with flower gardens; local organizations regularly visit to bring residents health, maintenance, social and informational benefits; an on-site property manager is at the building daily. |
| Who it serves | Qualified low-income seniors ages 62 and older. |
| Payment types it states | Reduced rents for qualified low-income seniors (operator page: the building 'offers 45 one-bedroom apartments and 15 efficiency units at reduced rents'). |
| Visiting and contact details | Office hours on the property's own site: Monday–Friday, 12–4. Address and phone: 200 South State Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081; 614-899-1997. |
| Website | http://www.harrisaskinshouse.com/ |
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 Harris House
Where is Harris House located?
Harris House is at 200 S State St, Westerville, OH 43081.
How do I contact Harris House?
Call Harris House at 614-899-1997.
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.