Independent living
Lutheran Commons at Pleasant Gap
Independent living in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 Rhoads Dr, Bellefonte, PA 16823 |
| City | Bellefonte |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | 814.359.2800 |
| Website | https://www.alsm.org |
| 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 | 14 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Lutheran Commons at Pleasant Gap is a small rental assistance apartment community for older adults, with 14 apartments, run by Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries in partnership with HUD. It was built with a HUD grant to help seniors with fixed incomes afford a home. ALSM describes its rental assistance homes as a maintenance-free, safe, active and affordable place to live.
More about this provider
| Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries (ALSM), a not-for-profit faith-based organization serving eight counties in West Central Pennsylvania, states on its history page: 'Lutheran Commons at Pleasant Gap, a rental assistance complex in Centre County, was also constructed through a HUD grant.' | |
| Services and programs | Rental assistance senior housing: ALSM states it constructed Lutheran Commons at Pleasant Gap, a rental assistance complex in Centre County, through a HUD grant, after realizing the need for rental assistance for seniors with fixed incomes. |
| Who it serves | Seniors with fixed incomes (rental assistance housing built by ALSM for seniors who meet the need for rental assistance). |
| Payment types it states | Rental assistance complex constructed through a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). |
| Visiting and contact details | ALSM corporate contact shown on the opened page: 916 Hickory Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, 814.696.4500, 800.400.2285. |
| Website | https://www.alsm.org |
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 Lutheran Commons at Pleasant Gap
Where is Lutheran Commons at Pleasant Gap located?
Lutheran Commons at Pleasant Gap is at 400 Rhoads Dr, Bellefonte, PA 16823.
How do I contact Lutheran Commons at Pleasant Gap?
Call Lutheran Commons at Pleasant Gap at 814.359.2800.
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.