Independent living
St. Joseph Apts.
Independent living in Erie, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 517 Maryland Ave, Erie, PA 16505 |
| City | Erie |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (814) 454-5080 |
| Website | https://www.hands-erie.org/st-joseph-apartments-inc |
| 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 | 201 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
St. Joseph Apartments is in the Frontier neighborhood of Erie and offers 1- and 2-bedroom apartments. The homes come in both market-rate and affordable versions, and applicants must be 62 or older to qualify. For the affordable units, rent is subsidized and is about 30 percent of the resident's gross monthly income. The property page lists office hours of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
More about this provider
| HANDS' official property page describes St. Joseph Apartments in Erie's Frontier neighborhood offering 1- and 2-bedroom market-rate and affordable apartments for applicants 62+, with affordable rents subsidized to approximately 30% of gross monthly income. | |
| Who it serves | Applicants must be 62+ to qualify |
| Payment types it states | 1 and 2-bedroom market rate and affordable apartments; Affordable unit rents are subsidized at approximately 30% of the resident's gross monthly income |
| Visiting and contact details | St. Joseph Apartments, 517 Maryland Avenue, Erie, PA 16505; phone +1 814-453-3333 ext. 113 (HANDS central number on property page); hours Monday-Friday 8 AM - 5 PM, Saturday-Sunday closed |
| Website | https://www.hands-erie.org/st-joseph-apartments-inc |
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 St. Joseph Apts.
Where is St. Joseph Apts. located?
St. Joseph Apts. is at 517 Maryland Ave, Erie, PA 16505.
How do I contact St. Joseph Apts.?
Call St. Joseph Apts. at (814) 454-5080.
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.