Independent living
Bnai Brith House
Independent living in Allentown, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1616 W Liberty St, Allentown, PA 18102 |
| City | Allentown |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | 610-821-0207 |
| Website | http://abbhc.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 | 271 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
B'nai B'rith House in Allentown is a subsidized senior apartment community run by the Allentown B'nai B'rith Housing Corporation. The corporation's own site says applicants must be at least 62 years old — for a couple, one spouse must be 62 or older — and a person with a mobility impairment who needs a wheelchair-accessible apartment can qualify from age 18. The apartments are subsidized by HUD through the Section 8 rental subsidy program, and eligible tenants pay based on 30 percent of their gross monthly adjusted income. Applicants must meet the current HUD income limits and the community's resident selection criteria.
More about this provider
| Official site says B'nai B'rith Apartments are owned and operated by the Allentown B'nai B'rith Housing Corporation, a non-profit. Comprised of two buildings: B'nai B'rith House, an eleven-story building with 150 apartments, and B'nai B'rith West, a thirteen-story building with 120 apartments, connected by a first-floor plant-filled corridor. Convenient to stores, restaurants, public transportation, a hospital and doctors' offices. | |
| Services and programs | Programs and activities offered to tenants, with numerous opportunities for socialization; buildings, grounds and common areas described on official site |
| Who it serves | Senior citizens and persons with a qualifying mobility impairment; goal is safe, affordable, comfortable housing for elderly persons and persons with a qualifying mobility impairment |
| Website | http://abbhc.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 Bnai Brith House
Where is Bnai Brith House located?
Bnai Brith House is at 1616 W Liberty St, Allentown, PA 18102.
How do I contact Bnai Brith House?
Call Bnai Brith House at 610-821-0207.
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.