Independent living
Scottish Rite Tower
Independent living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1514 Fitzwater St, Philadelphia, PA 19146 |
| City | Philadelphia |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (215) 545-0460 |
| Website | https://www.humangood.org/scottish-rite-tower/ |
| 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 | 107 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Scottish Rite Tower in Philadelphia is an affordable senior housing community run by HumanGood. It serves low-income older adults, and its administrator can be reached at (215) 545-0460. The community publishes a reasonable accommodation policy for residents with disabilities.
More about this provider
| HumanGood's property page presents Scottish Rite Tower as affordable senior housing in Philadelphia, publishes its Reasonable Accommodation Policy for applicants and residents with disabilities, and lists the administrator and phone/TDD/fax contacts; the readable page text publishes no unit count, amenities, floor plans, or prices. | |
| Services and programs | Affordable senior housing community owned/managed by HumanGood; a Reasonable Accommodation Policy for residents with disabilities is published on the page; administrator named on the page (Carol Poles, Administrator) |
| Who it serves | Low-income seniors — the page is titled 'Philadelphia, PA Affordable Senior Housing' and states HumanGood's policy of providing affordable housing to low-income persons |
| Visiting and contact details | Scottish Rite Tower, 1530 Fitzwater St., Philadelphia, PA 19146 (address as stated on the official page); phone (215) 545-0460; TDD 711; fax (215) 732-5489; administrator Carol Poles |
| Website | https://www.humangood.org/scottish-rite-tower/ |
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 Tower
Where is Scottish Rite Tower located?
Scottish Rite Tower is at 1514 Fitzwater St, Philadelphia, PA 19146.
How do I contact Scottish Rite Tower?
Call Scottish Rite Tower at (215) 545-0460.
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.