Independent living
Ridgebury Apts.
Independent living in Erie, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 5125 W Ridge Rd, Erie, PA 16506 |
| City | Erie |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | 814-453-3333 |
| 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 | 45 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Ridgebury Apartments in Millcreek, at 5125 West Ridge Road, offers 1-bedroom apartments with rents subsidized by HUD through HANDS. Rent is normally 30% of your current adjusted gross income, and all utilities are included. Apartments come with air conditioning, appliances, and window treatments, and there is an on-site laundry room, an outdoor deck, and a community room.
More about this provider
| HANDS' official senior-housing application describes Ridgebury Apartments at 5125 West Ridge Road in Millcreek as offering 1-bedroom apartments with rents subsidized by HUD, an on-site laundry room, an outdoor deck and a beautifully decorated community room, conveniently located near shopping and places of worship. All HANDS housing communities are smoke free and pet friendly. | |
| Who it serves | Seniors — head of household must be 62 years of age or older. Income limits apply: maximum annual income $27,800 for 1 person, $31,800 for 2 persons (per the HANDS senior-housing application, Ridgebury Apartments section). |
| Payment types it states | HUD-subsidized rent — normally 30% of the current adjusted gross income; all utilities are included (per the HANDS application, Ridgebury Apartments section). |
| Visiting and contact details | HANDS (Housing and Neighborhood Development Service), 7 East 7th Street, Erie, PA 16501-1105; Phone: 814.453.3333; Fax: 814.456.0922; Email: mail@hands-erie.org; www.hands-erie.org (operator's central office as stated on its official site and application; matches the listing phone 814-453-3333). Property address as stated in the application: 5125 West Ridge Road, Millcreek (Erie), PA. |
| Website | https://www.hands-erie.org/ |
Good to know
| Policies the provider states | |
|---|---|
| Pets | Pet friendly — one small pet permitted with written approval and a $300 pet deposit |
| Smoking | All HANDS housing communities are smoke free |
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 Ridgebury Apts.
Where is Ridgebury Apts. located?
Ridgebury Apts. is at 5125 W Ridge Rd, Erie, PA 16506.
How do I contact Ridgebury Apts.?
Call Ridgebury Apts. at 814-453-3333.
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.