Independent living
Liberty Tower
Independent living in California, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 520 Liberty St, California, PA 15419 |
| City | California |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (724) 938-3003 |
| Website | https://racw.net/liberty-tower/ |
| 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 | 104 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Liberty Tower is a 104-unit highrise in downtown California, Pennsylvania, close to the Senior Citizens Center, the Post Office, local banks, and drugstores. It is for heads of household who are at least 62 years old or who are handicapped or physically disabled, with income limits, and rent is based on 30% of adjusted monthly gross income. Residents have on-site management and maintenance, indoor mail delivery, elevator access, community and TV rooms, a laundry facility, supportive services, and public transportation. To apply, contact the staff at 724-938-3003 and return the application by mail.
More about this provider
| Liberty Tower is a 104 unit highrise located in downtown California, Pennsylvania accessible to the Senior Citizens Center, Post Office, local banks and drugstores. | |
| Services and programs | On-Site Management and Maintenance, Indoor Mail delivery, Elevator Access, Community and T.V. Rooms, Laundry Facility, Supportive Services, and Public Transportation |
| Who it serves | Head of Household must be at least 62 years of age or a person who is handicapped or physically disabled; annual income may not exceed 80% of the median income for the Pittsburgh MSA as determined by HUD (Family of 1 – $56,700; Family of 2 – $64,800, as listed on the page) |
| Payment types it states | All Rents are based on 30% of Adjusted Monthly Gross Income |
| Visiting and contact details | Contact Liberty Tower staff to request an application; completed applications are returned to Liberty Tower via U.S. Mail — hand delivered applications will not be accepted; applicants are placed on a waiting list and contacted when a unit becomes available. Page lists contact number 724-983-3003 (see notes for discrepancy with listing phone). |
| Website | https://racw.net/liberty-tower/ |
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 Liberty Tower
Where is Liberty Tower located?
Liberty Tower is at 520 Liberty St, California, PA 15419.
How do I contact Liberty Tower?
Call Liberty Tower at (724) 938-3003.
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.