Independent living
Casa Caribe
Independent living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 173 W Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19133 |
| City | Philadelphia |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | 215-426-8025 |
| Website | https://www.hacecdc.org/projects/casa-caribe/ |
| 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 | 53 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Casa Caribe in Philadelphia offers 52 apartments of affordable housing for low-income seniors age 62 and over. Completed in 1998, the building was designed to meet the special needs of older residents as they age in their own community. Inside, residents have coin-operated laundry, a furnished community room that can hold 100 people, a spacious lobby, and intercom access security. A Resident Services Program links residents to services in the community, and a Resident Services Coordinator plans a monthly calendar of activities, service connections, and health screenings to help residents stay engaged and live at home longer.
More about this provider
| HACE's project page presents Casa Caribe as a HUD Section 202-funded affordable development for low-income seniors 62+ in Philadelphia's Caribe Development Zone, with a Resident Services Program and coordinator supporting residents to age in place, a 100-person community room, laundry facilities and intercom security. | |
| Services and programs | Resident Services Program that links residents to services available in the community and region to help them age in place; a Resident Services Coordinator develops a monthly calendar of activities, connects residents to service providers, and provides health screenings. Funded through HUD's Section 202 Program, the William Penn Foundation, and the City of Philadelphia Office of Housing and Community Development (HACE page, prior verified crawl). Amenities stated: coin-operated laundry, furnished community room seating 100, spacious lobby, intercom access security. |
| Who it serves | Low-income seniors 62 and over; affordable housing designed to meet the special needs of elderly residents as they age in the community; second of four sites in the Caribe Development Zone, St. Hugh Neighborhood (HACE page, prior verified crawl). |
| Payment types it states | Affordable housing for low-income seniors developed with HUD Section 202 Program funding; the site does not state other payment types (prior verified crawl). |
| Visiting and contact details | Casa Caribe, 173 W. Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19133; Office 215.426.3414; Fax 215.426.3195. HACE office also listed at 167 W. Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19140, ph: 215-426-8025 (prior verified crawl). |
| Website | https://www.hacecdc.org/projects/casa-caribe/ |
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 Casa Caribe
Where is Casa Caribe located?
Casa Caribe is at 173 W Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19133.
How do I contact Casa Caribe?
Call Casa Caribe at 215-426-8025.
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.