Independent living
Casa Carmen Aponte
Independent living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2121 N Howard St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 |
| City | Philadelphia |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | 215-291-9170 |
| Website | https://www.humangood.org/casa-carmen-aponte/ |
| 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 | 35 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Casa Carmen Aponte in Philadelphia provides affordable housing for senior households where at least one person is age 62 or older when they apply. Household income must fall under the maximum income limit for the community set by HUD. The community is smoke-free, and smoking is not allowed anywhere on the property. Apartments are offered as they become available, and the community keeps a waiting list that is updated once a year. Catholic Housing and Community Services lists Casa Carmen Aponte among its senior communities, which aim to help older adults stay active in their neighborhoods while enjoying comfortable apartment living.
More about this provider
| HumanGood's community page presents Casa Carmen Aponte as affordable senior housing in Philadelphia for households with a member 62+, subject to HUD income limits, with apartments offered from a waiting list; the community is smoke-free and is managed by HumanGood for Catholic Housing and Community Services. | |
| Services and programs | Affordable senior housing managed by HumanGood for Catholic Housing and Community Services (CHCS), which lists Casa Carmen Aponte among its senior housing communities; CHCS states its senior housing programs enable seniors to remain active in their communities while enjoying comfortable apartment living. HumanGood states a reasonable accommodation policy for applicants and residents with disabilities (prior verified crawl). |
| Who it serves | Senior households with at least one household member age 62 or older at time of application; total household income must fall under the maximum income limit for the community, as determined by HUD (HumanGood page, prior verified crawl). |
| Payment types it states | Low-income affordable senior housing with HUD income limits; apartments are offered as they become available through a waiting list that is updated once per year (prior verified crawl). |
| Visiting and contact details | Casa Carmen Aponte, 2121 N. Howard St., Philadelphia, PA 19122; Phone (215) 291-9170; TDD 711; Fax (215) 291-9171; Housing Administrator: Iris Sanchez; Email CCHAdministrator@humangood.org. The community is smoke-free; smoking is prohibited anywhere on the property (prior verified crawl). |
| Website | https://www.humangood.org/casa-carmen-aponte/ |
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 Carmen Aponte
Where is Casa Carmen Aponte located?
Casa Carmen Aponte is at 2121 N Howard St, Philadelphia, PA 19122.
How do I contact Casa Carmen Aponte?
Call Casa Carmen Aponte at 215-291-9170.
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.