Independent living
Moravian House II
Independent living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 701 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 | Section 202 is HUD's housing program for elderly households; eligibility requires the head of household to be age 62 or older. |
| Apartments | 106 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Moravian House II is a nine-story apartment building in Bethlehem for low-income adults age 62 and older, and for some adults with disabilities who need an accessible home. All of the homes are one-bedroom apartments, and rent is fully paid for with help from HUD through its Section 8 and Section 202 programs. 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. Residents share laundry rooms, patios, a garden, and walking paths by a creek, and downtown Bethlehem is a short walk away.
More about this provider
| Moravian House II is a nine-story building with 105 one-bedroom apartments on the Moravian House campus in Bethlehem, offering subsidized apartment living similar to Moravian House I, with shared campus amenities and services. | |
| Services and programs | Shared Moravian House services: chaplain services, services coordination, on-site Senior Center, community cable channel for activities and event schedules, 24/7 emergency maintenance; HealthCheck Wellness Center and chapel are in Moravian House I on the same campus. |
| Who it serves | Low-income and disabled adults 62 years of age and/or permanently disabled by Social Security who need the features of a handicapped unit. |
| Payment types it states | Rentals at Moravian House II are fully subsidized by HUD under Section 8 and Section 202 of the Federal Housing Act. |
| Visiting and contact details | Moravian House campus address on the site is 737 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018 (Moravian House I); 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 II
Where is Moravian House II located?
Moravian House II is at 701 Main St, Bethlehem, PA 18018.
How do I contact Moravian House II?
Call Moravian House II 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.