Independent living
Benetwood Apts.
Independent living in Harborcreek, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 641 Troupe Rd, Harborcreek, PA 16421 |
| City | Harborcreek |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (814) 899-0088 |
| Website | https://eriebenedictines.org/good-work/ministries/ |
| 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 | 76 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Benetwood Apartments is a 75-apartment community in Harborcreek, next to Mount St. Benedict Monastery. The Benedictine Sisters of Erie run the community and offer it to low-income older adults and people with disabilities. It is a low-rise, government subsidized nonprofit building. The manager is Darlene Winicki, and the phone number is 814-899-0088.
More about this provider
| The Benedictine Sisters of Erie's own ministries page describes Benetwood Apartments as a low-rise, 75-apartment building on property adjacent to the monastery, a government subsidized nonprofit facility administered by the community, offering monastic hospitality to low income, elderly, and handicapped persons. | |
| Who it serves | Low income, elderly, and handicapped persons — monastic hospitality is offered to low income, elderly, and handicapped persons at Benetwood Apartments, per the operator's ministries page |
| Payment types it states | Government subsidized nonprofit facility (operator's wording); no resident price or payment type stated |
| Visiting and contact details | Manager: Darlene Winicki; Benetwood Apartments, 641 Troupe Road, Erie, PA 16511; Phone: 814-899-0088 |
| Website | https://eriebenedictines.org/good-work/ministries/ |
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 Benetwood Apts.
Where is Benetwood Apts. located?
Benetwood Apts. is at 641 Troupe Rd, Harborcreek, PA 16421.
How do I contact Benetwood Apts.?
Call Benetwood Apts. at (814) 899-0088.
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.