Independent living
Moravian House I
Independent living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 737 Main St, Bethlehem, PA 18018 |
| City | Bethlehem |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | 610-691-3808 |
| Website | https://moravian-house.org/residences/ |
| 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 | 162 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Moravian House I is a 14-story apartment building in Bethlehem for people age 62 and older, and for some people with disabilities. All of the homes are one-bedroom apartments, and the whole building can be used by people who use wheelchairs. Rent covers electricity, water and sewer, trash pickup, building upkeep, and emergency repairs at any hour, and each home comes with a refrigerator and stove. The building has a wellness center, a chapel, a senior center, and laundry rooms, and it is a short walk from downtown Bethlehem.
More about this provider
| Moravian House I is a 14-story high-rise with one-bedroom apartments, a main hub of the Moravian House campus in Bethlehem, one block from downtown, with covered patios, garden, creek/picnic areas, laundry, and rent including maintenance, trash, electricity, water/sewer and low-cost cable. | |
| Services and programs | HealthCheck Wellness Center and chaplain services with a non-denominational chapel are located in Moravian House I; on-site Senior Center; services coordination; community cable channel for activities and event schedules; 24/7 emergency maintenance. |
| Who it serves | Adults 62 years and older; mix of moderate-income and low-income rental applications; entirely handicap-accessible with several dedicated handicap-accessible apartments; qualifications also cover people permanently disabled by Social Security. |
| Payment types it states | Mix of moderate-income and low-income rental applications; 60 affordable market-rate apartments. No specific voucher or payment program is stated for Moravian House I on the pages read. |
| Visiting and contact details | Moravian House I, 737 Main St, Bethlehem, PA 18018 (exact listing address). Site contact phone 610-691-8409, fax 610-936-9379; call 610-691-8409 and ask for Ashley about applications. Staffed leasing office in the building; resident manager on campus; bus services nearby. |
| Website | https://moravian-house.org/residences/ |
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 Moravian House I
Where is Moravian House I located?
Moravian House I is at 737 Main St, Bethlehem, PA 18018.
How do I contact Moravian House I?
Call Moravian House I at 610-691-3808.
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.