Independent living
On Lok House
Independent living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 219 N 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 |
| City | Philadelphia |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (215) 925-3369 |
| Website | https://www.humangood.org/on-lok-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 | 55 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
On Lok House in Philadelphia is affordable housing for older adults, usually with the head of household age 62 or older. There are separate waiting lists for studio and 1-bedroom homes, and household income must meet HUD limits. The community does not allow smoking except in set areas, and the office can be reached at (215) 925-3369.
More about this provider
| HumanGood's On Lok House pages present an affordable senior housing community at 219 N. 10th St., Philadelphia, PA 19107, with a published Reasonable Accommodation Policy for applicants and residents with disabilities. Per the application package (prior fleet crawl): waiting list updated once per year with separate lists for studio and 1-bedroom apartments, preference for applicants who currently reside in Philadelphia County, and smoking only in designated areas. | |
| Who it serves | Affordable housing for senior households whose head of household, spouse or co-head is 62 years of age or older at time of application; for 10% of units which are handicap accessible, persons (elderly or non-elderly) who require the accessible features of the unit may also qualify; total household income must fall under the maximum income limit as determined by HUD (HumanGood application package). HumanGood's reasonable accommodation policy on the property page covers applicants and residents with disabilities. |
| Visiting and contact details | Address: 219 N. 10th St., Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 925-3369, TDD 711, Fax: (215) 925-4424; Contact: Eddie Wong, Housing Administrator; application-package email: OLHOccupancy@HumanGood.org. |
| Website | https://www.humangood.org/on-lok-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 On Lok House
Where is On Lok House located?
On Lok House is at 219 N 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
How do I contact On Lok House?
Call On Lok House at (215) 925-3369.
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.