Independent living
Community House
Independent living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 5501 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19141 |
| City | Philadelphia |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | 215 324 4563 |
| Website | https://www.humangood.org/community-house/ |
| 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 | 73 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Community House offers affordable senior housing at 5501 N. 11th St. in Philadelphia. The community is on the HumanGood website, and its administrator is Olga Quintana. You can reach the community by phone at (215) 324-4563, with TDD 711 and fax (215) 324-4564. HumanGood says it provides reasonable accommodations for housing applicants and residents with disabilities where an accommodation is needed for equal use of an apartment and the common areas.
More about this provider
| The official operator HumanGood's Community House pages are thin: they present the property as affordable senior housing in Philadelphia and publish contact details, a reasonable accommodation policy, and (on the Apply page) an equal opportunity housing statement for HumanGood; no services, amenities, languages, or payment details are published on the pages read. | |
| Who it serves | Described on the official page title as affordable senior housing in Philadelphia. The reasonable accommodation policy on the page applies to applicants and residents who are qualified individuals with a disability. |
| Visiting and contact details | Location stated as 5501 N. 11th St., Philadelphia, PA 19141. Phone stated as (215) 324-4563. Also stated: TDD 711, Fax (215) 324-4564, Contact: Olga Quintana, Administrator. |
| Website | https://www.humangood.org/community-house/ |
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 Community House
Where is Community House located?
Community House is at 5501 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19141.
How do I contact Community House?
Call Community House at 215 324 4563.
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.