Independent living
Maryvale Apts.
Independent living in Erie, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2543 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16505 |
| City | Erie |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (814) 836-9303 |
| Website | https://www.hands-erie.org/ |
| 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 | 44 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Maryvale Apartments is a senior apartment community on the Villa Maria Campus on West 8th Street in Millcreek, Erie, managed by HANDS — Housing and Neighborhood Development Service, a private nonprofit that develops and manages affordable housing across Northwestern Pennsylvania.
Maryvale offers one-bedroom apartments only. To live there, the head of household must be 62 years of age or older, and household income must fall below the limits HANDS publishes in its senior housing application.
Rent at Maryvale is subsidized by HUD, and the amount paid is normally 30% of the resident's current adjusted gross income. All utilities are included. Apartments come with air conditioning, appliances, and window treatments, and there is a beauty shop on site for residents. HANDS communities are smoke free and pet friendly, with one small pet permitted with written approval and a pet deposit.
Applications are made through HANDS's Application for Senior Housing Opportunities within Erie County. For more information, HANDS lists its office at 7 East 7th Street, Erie, PA 16501, phone 814-453-3333, and its website at www.hands-erie.org. HANDS notes that most of its properties have long waiting lists, and applicants who meet the income qualifications are placed on the waiting list of their choice.
More about this provider
| HANDS, a private not-for-profit, manages Maryvale Apartments as HUD-subsidized 1-bedroom senior housing on the Villa Maria Campus on West 8th Street in Millcreek/Erie, with utilities included, air conditioning, appliances, window treatments, and an on-site beauty shop, for heads of household 62+ within income limits. | |
| Services and programs | Senior housing managed by HANDS (Housing and Neighborhood Development Service), which states a holistic approach coordinating educational and supportive service opportunities for residents. Maryvale-specific (from HANDS's own senior housing application, freshly read): 1-bedroom apartments with air conditioning, appliances and window treatments, all utilities included, and a beauty shop on site for residents. All HANDS communities are smoke free and pet friendly. |
| Who it serves | Maryvale: head of household must be 62 years of age or older, with maximum annual income 1 Person - $27,800 | 2 Person - $31,800 (application revised 06.15.2023). HANDS generally provides senior (age 55+ or 62+ depending on the community) housing among its housing types. |
| Payment types it states | This property offers 1-bedroom apartments with rents subsidized by HUD. The amount of rent paid is normally 30% of your current adjusted gross income. All utilities are included. (30% rule recorded as a payment rule, not a price.) |
| Visiting and contact details | HANDS corporate office: 7 East 7th Street, Erie, PA 16501-1105; Phone: 814.453.3333, Fax: 814.456.0922; email mail@hands-erie.org. Application: call 814.453.3333 or visit www.hands-erie.org for more information. No property-level visiting hours published. |
| Website | https://www.hands-erie.org/ |
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 Maryvale Apts.
Where is Maryvale Apts. located?
Maryvale Apts. is at 2543 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16505.
How do I contact Maryvale Apts.?
Call Maryvale Apts. at (814) 836-9303.
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.