Independent living
Scottish Rite House
Independent living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1525 Fitzwater St, Philadelphia, PA 19146 |
| City | Philadelphia |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | 215-732-8484 |
| Website | https://www.humangood.org/scottish-rite-house//apply |
| 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 | 126 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Scottish Rite House is a HumanGood affordable housing community in Philadelphia for senior households, where at least one applicant must be 62 or older at the time of application. Apartments are offered as they become available through a waiting list, and applications are shared only when the waiting list is open. Families can reach the community office by phone or email to ask about eligibility and the waiting list.
More about this provider
| HumanGood's apply page for Scottish Rite House describes low-income senior affordable housing: at least one applicant must be at least 62 years old at the time of application, occupancy is limited to a maximum of two persons per bedroom, and a waiting list is maintained with applications distributed only when the waiting list is open and apartments offered as they become available; the waiting list is updated once per year. | |
| Who it serves | Senior households — head of household, spouse, or co-head 62 years of age or older at time of application; low-income senior affordable housing |
| Visiting and contact details | Scottish Rite House, 1525 Fitzwater Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146. Phone (215) 732-8484, Fax (215) 732-8023, TDD 711. Email: SHHAdministrator@HumanGood.org. Web: www.HumanGood.org. |
| Website | https://www.humangood.org/scottish-rite-house//apply |
Good to know
| Policies the provider states | |
|---|---|
| Waitlist | A waiting list is maintained; applications are distributed only when the waiting list is open, and apartments are offered as they become available; the waiting list is updated once per year |
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 Scottish Rite House
Where is Scottish Rite House located?
Scottish Rite House is at 1525 Fitzwater St, Philadelphia, PA 19146.
How do I contact Scottish Rite House?
Call Scottish Rite House at 215-732-8484.
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.