Independent living
Laurel Towers
Independent living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1525 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17102 |
| City | Harrisburg |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (717) 233-1340 |
| Website | https://www.voapa.org/locations/laurel-towers/ |
| 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 | 86 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Laurel Towers in Harrisburg offers studios and one-bedroom apartments for people age 62 and older and for persons with disabilities of all ages, with income-based rent. Residents have a newly renovated community room, a library with computers, on-site laundry, and on-site supportive services, along with activities such as bingo, Bible study, community meals, and Meals-on-Wheels. The building has on-site management and overnight security, with a bus stop just steps away and shops, banks, and restaurants within walking distance.
More about this provider
| VOA Pennsylvania's property page describes Laurel Towers as offering studios and one-bedroom apartments, a newly renovated community room, computer area, bingo and a bus stop just steps away, walking distance to Broad Street Market, banks, grocery store, movie theatre and restaurants, located across from the new midtown HACC campus; details list 85 units, age 62+, persons with disabilities (all ages) and income-based rent. | |
| Services and programs | Studios and one-bedroom apartments; newly renovated community room, computer area, bingo, and a bus stop just steps away; amenities: on-site supportive services, community room with TV, library with computers, bingo, Bible study, Meals-on-wheels, on-site laundry, community meals, on-site management, overnight security - per VOA Pennsylvania's property page |
| Who it serves | Age 62+; persons with disabilities (all ages); 85 units, 1BR - per VOA Pennsylvania's property page |
| Payment types it states | Income-based rent - per VOA Pennsylvania's property page |
| Visiting and contact details | 1531 North Third Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102; (855) 202-4741; laureltowers@voapa.org - per VOA Pennsylvania's property page |
| Website | https://www.voapa.org/locations/laurel-towers/ |
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 Laurel Towers
Where is Laurel Towers located?
Laurel Towers is at 1525 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17102.
How do I contact Laurel Towers?
Call Laurel Towers at (717) 233-1340.
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.