Independent living
Mahanoy Elderly Housing
Independent living in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 W Centre St, Mahanoy City, PA 17948 |
| City | Mahanoy City |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (570) 773-2512 |
| Website | https://www.liveatmahanoyelderly.com/ |
| 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 | 125 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Mahanoy Elderly Apartments is an affordable apartment community in downtown Mahanoy City, at 10 W Centre St. It has been serving the community with quality affordable housing since 1979, and many residents have called it home for over 30 years.
The community offers 124 one-bedroom apartments of 608 square feet. Its Section 8 apartments are for older adults and for people who are handicapped or disabled. People who are interested are invited to call or stop in for an application.
Residents have a community room with a full kitchen, a laundry facility, high definition cable TV and cable internet access, and 24-hour emergency maintenance. Regular on-site events include weekly resident bingo, and healthcare seminars with blood pressure and blood sugar screenings are held on a regular basis. Parking is in a surface lot. One cat or dog is welcome per apartment, with a $300.00 security deposit and a 25-pound weight limit.
The office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 in the morning to noon, and Saturday from 1:00 to 5:00 in the afternoon. Residents can also apply for college scholarships through The Michaels Organization Educational Foundation, and may reapply each year of undergraduate study.
More about this provider
| The property's own official site (freshly read 2026-11-09) presents Mahanoy Elderly Apartments at 10 W Centre St, Mahanoy City, PA 17948, offering 124 one-bedroom Section 8 apartments for the elderly and handicapped/disabled since 1979, with a community room with full kitchen, laundry facility, HD cable TV and internet access, 24-hour emergency maintenance, weekly resident BINGO, regular healthcare seminars with blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, surface-lot parking, and a pet policy welcoming one cat or dog per apartment. | |
| Services and programs | Mahanoy Elderly Apartments has been proudly serving our community with quality affordable housing since 1979. Mahanoy Elderly offers 124 one bedroom apartments in beautiful downtown Mahanoy City. Our Section 8 apartments cater to the elderly and handicapped/disabled. Please call or stop in for an application. The Michaels Organization offers residents the unique opportunity to apply for college scholarships through The Michaels Organization Educational Foundation; all Michaels residents are eligible to apply and may reapply each year. Amenities (freshly read 2026-11-09): 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance; Community Room with Full Kitchen; Laundry Facility; High Definition Cable TV and Cable Internet Access; Regular On Site Events Including Weekly Resident BINGO; Healthcare Seminars Held On A Regular Basis – Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Screenings. Floor plans: 1BR and 1BR-CGF, 1 bed / 1 bath / 608 sq ft. Parking: Surface Lot. Pet policy: Cat, Dogs welcome – 1 pet per apartment, $300.00 security deposit, weight limit of 25 lbs. |
| Who it serves | Our Section 8 apartments cater to the elderly and handicapped/disabled. |
| Payment types it states | Section 8 apartments (project-based Section 8 affordable housing, as stated on the home page). No other payment types stated on the page read. |
| Visiting and contact details | Mahanoy Elderly, 10 W Centre St, Mahanoy City, PA 17948; phone (570) 559-3110 as shown on the official site. Office Hours: Monday–Friday 9:00AM to 12:00PM; Saturday 1:00PM to 5:00PM; Sunday Closed. Site invites visitors to Schedule a Tour / Contact Us. |
| Website | https://www.liveatmahanoyelderly.com/ |
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 Mahanoy Elderly Housing
Where is Mahanoy Elderly Housing located?
Mahanoy Elderly Housing is at 10 W Centre St, Mahanoy City, PA 17948.
How do I contact Mahanoy Elderly Housing?
Call Mahanoy Elderly Housing at (570) 773-2512.
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.