Independent living
William Penn Apartments
Independent living in Forest City, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 331 Main St, Forest City, PA 18421 |
| City | Forest City |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (570) 785-5990 |
| 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 | 50 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
William Penn Apartments in Forest City is run by the Susquehanna County Housing Authority. The authority's own application letter invites people to apply for an apartment there and return the application in the envelope provided. The letter says filing the application does not obligate the applicant in any way; it only determines eligibility under the HUD Section 8 Housing Program. Applicants are asked to bring income, pension, bank, asset, and reference information to the application interview, and the manager named in the letter is Brittany Burrell.
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 William Penn Apartments
Where is William Penn Apartments located?
William Penn Apartments is at 331 Main St, Forest City, PA 18421.
How do I contact William Penn Apartments?
Call William Penn Apartments at (570) 785-5990.
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.