Independent living
Country Manor
Independent living in Duncansville, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 809 Country Manor Dr, Duncansville, PA 16635 |
| City | Duncansville |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (814) 695-6655 |
| Website | https://www.improved-dwellings.org/applications-eligibility-requirements/ |
| 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 | 50 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Country Manor in Duncansville is elderly and disabled housing offered through Improved Dwellings for Altoona, Inc., which provides low income and subsidized housing for people and families of low and moderate income. On the operator's eligibility page, Country Manor is listed for people age 62 and older, or people who need the accessibility features of the unit, with household income limits applying. The operator's central office is at 1600 8th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 and can be reached at 1-814-944-9466, Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 3 PM.
More about this provider
| Operator Improved Dwellings for Altoona, Inc. (IDA) names Country Manor on its eligibility page in two Elderly/Disabled Housing lists for applicants 62 years and older or needing the accessibility features of the unit, subject to Lower Income and Very Low Income limits. No property-specific page, amenities, or summary for Country Manor was found on the IDA site in the pages read. | |
| Who it serves | Country Manor is named twice on IDA's eligibility page under Elderly/Disabled Housing: (1) for locations where you must be 62 years and older, or need the accessibility features of the unit, with gross household income not exceeding the Lower Income limits — a list that includes Country Manor; and (2) for locations where you must be 62 years and older or need the accessibility features of the unit, with gross household income not exceeding the Very Low Income limits — a list that also includes Country Manor. |
| Website | https://www.improved-dwellings.org/applications-eligibility-requirements/ |
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 Country Manor
Where is Country Manor located?
Country Manor is at 809 Country Manor Dr, Duncansville, PA 16635.
How do I contact Country Manor?
Call Country Manor at (814) 695-6655.
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.