Independent living
Ruoff Tower
Independent living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 315 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603 |
| City | Lancaster |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | 717-299-1308 |
| Website | https://hdcweb.org/property/ruoff-tower/ |
| 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 | 151 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Ruoff Tower in Lancaster is an HDC MidAtlantic apartment community for seniors age 62 and older, or people under that age who are mobility impaired. It has 150 one-bedroom apartments for people with low to moderate incomes, and rents are based on income. The building offers laundry facilities, a community room, indoor and outdoor community space, off-street parking, energy efficient appliances, resident services and 24-hour emergency maintenance, with a public transportation stop at the site. The community is pet friendly, tobacco free and smoke free, and the property page says there are no vacant apartments at this time.
More about this provider
| Ruoff Tower Apartments is for seniors aged 62 and older or underage mobility impaired. The property features 150 one-bedroom apartments for low to moderate income individuals at 315 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603, with rents based on income; the page states HDC does not currently have any vacant apartments. | |
| Services and programs | Features and Amenities: Laundry Facilities; 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance Service; Resident Services; Off-Street Parking; Community Room; Indoor/Outdoor Community Space; Public Transportation Stop at site; Energy efficient appliances; Pet Friendly; Tobacco Free; Smoke Free |
| Who it serves | Senior 62+ and Underage/Mobility Impaired — Occupancy: Senior 62+ Underage/Mobility Impaired; 150 one-bedroom apartments for low to moderate income individuals |
| Payment types it states | Rents Based On Income (Rent Type(s): Rents Based On Income) |
| Visiting and contact details | Ruoff Tower, 315 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603; Contact Information: 717-299-1308; [email protected] |
| Website | https://hdcweb.org/property/ruoff-tower/ |
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 Ruoff Tower
Where is Ruoff Tower located?
Ruoff Tower is at 315 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603.
How do I contact Ruoff Tower?
Call Ruoff Tower at 717-299-1308.
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.