Independent living
Samuel Tabas Apartments
Independent living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2101 Strahle St, Philadelphia, PA 19152 |
| City | Philadelphia |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | 215-722-8688 |
| Website | https://www.federationhousing.org/communities |
| 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 | 323 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
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Samuel Tabas Apartments is a 322-unit high-rise in Northeast Philadelphia run by Federation Housing for low-income seniors who can live on their own. The homes are efficiencies and one-bedroom apartments, and the building is a HUD subsidized affordable housing building. Residents can use a contemporary lobby, lounges, a computer center, a chapel and patio areas. An on-site social worker helps residents connect with community services.
More about this provider
| Federation Housing describes Samuel Tabas Apartments, in Northeast Philadelphia, as a 322-unit high-rise with efficiencies and one-bedroom apartments and a 236/Section 8 HUD subsidized affordable housing building; its history post states Federation Housing opened it as its first apartment community at 2101 Strahle Street in 1974. | |
| Services and programs | Residents enjoy the contemporary lobby, lounges, computer center, chapel and patio areas; on-site social workers facilitate access to community services to benefit senior residents; Federation Housing also operates a subsidized Meal Program in its communities (described agency-wide in the Executive Vice President post) |
| Who it serves | Low-income seniors who are able to live independently (Federation Housing describes its communities overall as affordable housing for low-income seniors who are able to live independently) |
| Payment types it states | 236/Section 8 HUD subsidized affordable housing |
| Website | https://www.federationhousing.org/communities |
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 Samuel Tabas Apartments
Where is Samuel Tabas Apartments located?
Samuel Tabas Apartments is at 2101 Strahle St, Philadelphia, PA 19152.
How do I contact Samuel Tabas Apartments?
Call Samuel Tabas Apartments at 215-722-8688.
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.