Independent living
Caribe Towers
Independent living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 3231 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19140 |
| City | Philadelphia |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | 215-426-1405 |
| Website | https://www.hacecdc.org/projects/caribe-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 | 57 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Caribe Towers at 3231-65 N. 2nd Street in Philadelphia provides 57 units of affordable housing for low-income seniors age 62 and over. The building is designed to meet the special needs of elderly residents as they age in the community, and its Resident Services Program links residents to services in the community and region so they can age in place. Residents have coin-operated laundry, a furnished community room that holds 75 people, a spacious lobby, and intercom access security. For information or to apply, contact the office at 215-425-7410.
More about this provider
| HACE CDC project page presents Caribe Towers as a 57-unit affordable senior development with coin-operated laundry facilities, a furnished community room accommodating 75 persons, a spacious lobby, and intercom access security. | |
| Services and programs | Resident Services Program linking residents to services available in the community and region to enable them to age in place; adaptive design and program aim to provide a supportive environment as residents age. |
| Who it serves | Low-income seniors 62 and over; designed to meet the special needs of elderly residents. |
| Payment types it states | Affordable housing; development completed with support from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 202 Program (site states development support, not a resident payment list). |
| Visiting and contact details | Caribe Towers, 3231-65 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140; Office 215-425-7410; Fax 215-425-6862; HACE, 167 W. Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19140, ph: 215-426-8025; contact for more information or to apply. |
| Website | https://www.hacecdc.org/projects/caribe-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 Caribe Towers
Where is Caribe Towers located?
Caribe Towers is at 3231 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19140.
How do I contact Caribe Towers?
Call Caribe Towers at 215-426-1405.
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.