Independent living
Sylvan Retreat Apartments
Independent living in Mountville, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 S Rockford Rd, Mountville, PA 17554 |
| City | Mountville |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | 717-285-0679 |
| Website | https://hdcweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Sylvan-Retreat-Apartments-Application.pdf |
| 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 | 40 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Sylvan Retreat Apartments in Mountville is affordable senior housing for people ages 62 and older, with rents based on income. The property has 40 one-bedroom apartments. Residents have laundry facilities, a community room, indoor and outdoor community space, an outdoor patio, and off-street parking, along with resident services and 24-hour emergency maintenance. The community is pet friendly and tobacco free, with energy efficient appliances in the apartments.
More about this provider
| Sylvan Retreat Apartments is an HDC MidAtlantic affordable housing community for seniors ages 62 and older, featuring 40 one-bedroom apartments for low to moderate income individuals, at 400 S. Rockford Road, Mountville, PA 17554. | |
| Who it serves | Seniors ages 62 and older; 40 one-bedroom apartments for low to moderate income individuals; maximum income limits must be met to qualify. |
| Languages | Application packet is provided in English and Spanish. |
| Payment types it states | The United States Department of Housing & Urban Development pays the rental subsidy for this community (as stated in the HUD Rental Application). |
| Visiting and contact details | Sylvan Retreat Apartments, 400 S. Rockford Road, Mountville, PA 17554; 717-285-2667; SylvanRetreatApartments@hdcweb.org; contact the Community Manager with questions on income guidelines, waiting list length or availability. Management agent: HDC MidAtlantic. |
| Website | https://hdcweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Sylvan-Retreat-Apartments-Application.pdf |
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 Sylvan Retreat Apartments
Where is Sylvan Retreat Apartments located?
Sylvan Retreat Apartments is at 400 S Rockford Rd, Mountville, PA 17554.
How do I contact Sylvan Retreat Apartments?
Call Sylvan Retreat Apartments at 717-285-0679.
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.