Independent living
Cocalico Place
Independent living in Ephrata, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 E Franklin St, Ephrata, PA 17522 |
| City | Ephrata |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (717) 738-4240 |
| Website | http://www.rhf.org/location/cocalico-place/ |
| 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 | 61 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Cocalico Place is a 60-unit Retirement Housing Foundation community in Ephrata for seniors age 62 and older, just a few blocks from downtown shops, restaurants, medical facilities, a post office, and a pharmacy. Rent is based on about 30% of a resident's annual income and includes heat, hot water, sewer, and trash removal. A service coordinator on staff helps residents find low- or no-cost services, and residents gather for parties, potluck suppers, and bingo in the community room and around the courtyard gazebo.
More about this provider
| The operator's own page presents Cocalico Place a few blocks from downtown Ephrata, near shops, restaurants, medical facilities, a post office, and a pharmacy. Studio and one-bedroom apartments (studios approximately 389 sq ft, one-bedrooms approximately 562 sq ft) include safety rails in the bathroom, an emergency call system, smoke detectors, a full kitchen, heating and air conditioning, carpeting, and window treatments. Building amenities include an on-site laundry room (laundry center on the 2nd floor with coin-operated washers and dryers), a community room, individual indoor mail boxes, elevators, a controlled entry access system, a garbage and recycling center, open-air seating areas, an outdoor gazebo in the landscaped courtyard, off-street parking, and convenience to public transportation. | |
| Services and programs | A Service Coordinator on staff assists residents in getting low- or no-cost services that help them maintain an independent lifestyle. Residents enjoy frequent parties, potluck suppers, bingo, and a variety of other activities held in the community room. RHF co-sponsors the community with Bethany United Church of Christ. |
| Who it serves | Seniors 62 years of age or older. The operator page states the community has 60 units. |
| Payment types it states | Rent is based on approximately 30% of annual income, per the operator's FAQ on the page. Rent includes heat, hot water, sewer, and trash removal. |
| Visiting and contact details | Cocalico Place, 120 Franklin Street, Ephrata, PA 17522. Telephone 717-738-4240, fax 717-733-7702, TDD 1-800-545-1833 x359. |
| Website | http://www.rhf.org/location/cocalico-place/ |
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 Cocalico Place
Where is Cocalico Place located?
Cocalico Place is at 120 E Franklin St, Ephrata, PA 17522.
How do I contact Cocalico Place?
Call Cocalico Place at (717) 738-4240.
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.