Independent living
Methodist Towers
Independent living in Erie, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 160 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16501 |
| City | Erie |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (814) 456-1783 |
| 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 | 136 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Methodist Towers is an apartment community in Erie, Pennsylvania, run by Rochester's Cornerstone Group, Ltd. The homes here are for households with moderate to low incomes. Income can come from jobs, pensions, Social Security, retirement accounts, alimony, and other sources, and the property checks income before a person moves in and again each year at renewal.
The apartments come in two kinds: studios and one-bedroom homes. Each home is for one or two people. Many homes rent for 30 percent of the household's income. The property also lists flat rents, such as $705 for a studio and $755 for a one-bedroom in one income group, and $846 for a studio and $906 for a one-bedroom in another. All utilities are included in the rent, and the security deposit is equal to one month's rent.
Residents share a community room and a coin-operated laundry. There is an on-site meal program, plus activities and events. The building has controlled key access and an intercom entrance system, and there is on-site management and staff on site 24 hours a day. The property also has off-street parking, and appliances are included.
Methodist Towers is at 160 West 8th Street in Erie. People with questions can call (814) 456-1783, use TTY 711, or email methodist@rcgltd.net. Applications are accepted and are stamped with the date and time they come in.
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 Methodist Towers
Where is Methodist Towers located?
Methodist Towers is at 160 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16501.
How do I contact Methodist Towers?
Call Methodist Towers at (814) 456-1783.
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.