Independent living
Parker Heights
Independent living in Parker, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 302 N Wayne Ave, Parker, PA 16049 |
| City | Parker |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (724) 399-2955 |
| Website | https://www.housingauthority.com/h-communities-housing-authority |
| 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 | 27 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Parker Heights in Parker is a building of 26 one-bedroom apartments for people age 62 or older with limited incomes. Rent is based on income, and electric is not included, so the Housing Authority subtracts a utility allowance when it figures the rent. Residents also pay for their own telephone and cable TV. To ask about the building or get an application, contact the Housing Authority of the County of Butler.
More about this provider
| The Housing Authority of the County of Butler's communities page describes Parker Heights at 302 North Wayne Avenue in Parker, PA as a building of 26 one-bedroom affordable housing apartments for limited-income individuals age 62 or older, with rent based on income (electric not included) and a utility allowance subtracted from monthly rent calculations. | |
| Who it serves | Affordable housing apartments for limited-income individuals, age 62 or older; income limit stated on the page as $30,200 for individual and $34,500 for couple (the page also repeats an older $29,300 / $33,500 pair in duplicated blocks). |
| Payment types it states | Rent is based on income, electric not included; the Housing Authority subtracts a utility allowance from monthly rent calculations; resident is also responsible for telephone and cable TV. |
| Visiting and contact details | Parker Heights, 302 North Wayne Avenue, Parker, PA; for more information or to obtain an application contact Housing Authority of the County of Butler, 114 Woody Drive, Butler, PA 16001, phone 724-287-6797 or 1-800-433-6327, TDD: 711. |
| Website | https://www.housingauthority.com/h-communities-housing-authority |
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 Parker Heights
Where is Parker Heights located?
Parker Heights is at 302 N Wayne Ave, Parker, PA 16049.
How do I contact Parker Heights?
Call Parker Heights at (724) 399-2955.
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.