Independent living
Ida Towers
Independent living in Altoona, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1010 12th St, Altoona, PA 16601 |
| City | Altoona |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (814) 944-9466 |
| 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 | 126 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Ida Tower is one of the elderly and disabled housing developments of Improved Dwellings for Altoona, Inc., known as IDA, a nonprofit organized in 1968 to provide safe, decent and affordable housing in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Under IDA's published eligibility rules, Ida Tower is for people who are 62 years and older or disabled, with gross household income following the Very Low and Lower Income limits. IDA says it has built or rehabilitated over 1,000 homes across 24 developments and today houses about 1,400 people. Questions about Ida Tower go to IDA's office at 1600 8th Avenue in Altoona, phone 1-814-944-9466, open weekdays 8 AM to 3 PM.
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 Ida Towers
Where is Ida Towers located?
Ida Towers is at 1010 12th St, Altoona, PA 16601.
How do I contact Ida Towers?
Call Ida Towers at (814) 944-9466.
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.