Independent living
Ephraim Goldstein Apartments
Independent living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 12003 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116 |
| City | Philadelphia |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | 215-969-0400 |
| Website | https://www.federationhousing.org/ |
| 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 | 269 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Ephraim Goldstein Apartments is in Northeast Philadelphia and offers efficiencies and one-bedroom apartments for low-income seniors who are able to live independently. Residents can use the social room, lobby, library and media room, chapel, computer center, and patio. On-site social workers help residents reach community services. The building is HUD subsidized affordable housing under Section 8 programs, as the operator states on its site.
More about this provider
| Federation Housing's Communities page names Ephraim Goldstein Apartments in Northeast Philadelphia as a 154-unit high-rise building with efficiencies and one-bedroom apartments, made up of Shalom Apartments and Arbor House, with a social room, lobby, library/media room, chapel, computer center and patio, on-site social workers, and HUD Section 8 subsidized affordable housing. | |
| Services and programs | On-site social workers facilitate access to community services to benefit senior residents. Residents enjoy the social room, lobby, library/media room, chapel, computer center, and patio. The building has efficiencies and one-bedroom apartments and consists of two properties named Shalom Apartments and Arbor House. |
| Who it serves | Low-income seniors who are able to live independently; the operator describes its communities as home to elderly men and women aging in place. |
| Payment types it states | Goldstein Apartments is a 231/Section 8 and 202/Section 8 HUD subsidized affordable housing building. |
| Website | https://www.federationhousing.org/ |
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 Ephraim Goldstein Apartments
Where is Ephraim Goldstein Apartments located?
Ephraim Goldstein Apartments is at 12003 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116.
How do I contact Ephraim Goldstein Apartments?
Call Ephraim Goldstein Apartments at 215-969-0400.
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.