Independent living
Guild House East
Independent living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 711 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 |
| City | Philadelphia |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | 215-923-1539 |
| Website | http://www.guildhouseeast.com/ |
| Age requirement | 62 and older |
| Age rule basis | HUD designates this property's client group as elderly, and HUD multifamily elderly housing eligibility is age 62 or older for the head of household. |
| Apartments | 91 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Guild House East offers senior income-based living in Philadelphia, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments and a waitlist the site says is open. Homes have fully equipped kitchens, air conditioning, and individual climate control, and some utilities are included. The community has a community room with a kitchen, a community garden, a computer lab, a courtyard, six laundry rooms, and on-site parking, and common household pets are welcome with a deposit. The office at 711 Spring Garden Street is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 5 and Fridays from 9 to 3.
More about this provider
| Guild House East's own site offers senior income-based studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments at 711 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, stating 'Waitlist open!' and describing floor plans designed to accommodate residents' lifestyles, community amenities, and a location moments away from dining, shopping and outdoor recreation. | |
| Services and programs | Senior income-based apartments: studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments in a variety of floor plans, with community amenities on site; the site states the waitlist is open. |
| Who it serves | Seniors — the site markets the property as 'Senior Income-Based Living in Philadelphia'. |
| Payment types it states | Income-based senior apartments (site headings: 'Senior Income-Based Living in Philadelphia' / 'Senior Income-Based Apartments at Guild House East'). |
| Visiting and contact details | Office hours shown on the site: Monday closed; Tuesday 9:00am–5:00pm; Wednesday closed; Thursday 9:00am–5:00pm; Friday 9:00am–3:00pm. TTY 711. |
| Website | http://www.guildhouseeast.com/ |
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 Guild House East
Where is Guild House East located?
Guild House East is at 711 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123.
How do I contact Guild House East?
Call Guild House East at 215-923-1539.
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.