Independent living
Somerset Villas
Independent living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 E Somerset St, Philadelphia, PA 19134 |
| City | Philadelphia |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | 215-423-0090 |
| Website | https://www.hacecdc.org/projects/somerset-villas/ |
| 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 | 100 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Somerset Villas in Philadelphia offers affordable housing for low-income seniors age 62 and older and for disabled individuals. The building has a furnished community room, a spacious lobby, coin laundry, and landscaped areas with seating, with intercom access security. A Resident Services Program links residents to community services, plans monthly activities, and provides health screenings.
More about this provider
| HACE CDC's project page describes Somerset Villas as a multifamily development completed in 1991 providing affordable housing to low-income seniors 62+ and disabled individuals, with an adaptive design and a Resident Services Program intended to support residents as they age in the community; the development was made possible with funding from HUD's Section 202 Program, the William Penn Foundation and the W.W. Smith Foundation. | |
| Services and programs | Resident Services Program that links residents to services in the community and region, a monthly calendar of activities developed by the Resident Services Coordinator, social activities, connections to service providers, and health screenings; property amenities include coin operated laundry facilities, a furnished community room which can accommodate 100 persons, a spacious lobby, intercom access security, and ample landscaped areas with seating |
| Who it serves | Low-income seniors age 62 and older and disabled individuals; designed to meet the special needs of elderly and disabled residents as they age in the community |
| Payment types it states | Affordable housing funded through HUD's Section 202 Program, as stated on the page; no other payment types stated |
| Visiting and contact details | Somerset Villas, 200 E. Somerset Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134; Office: 215-423-0090; Fax: 215-423-0099 |
| Website | https://www.hacecdc.org/projects/somerset-villas/ |
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 Somerset Villas
Where is Somerset Villas located?
Somerset Villas is at 200 E Somerset St, Philadelphia, PA 19134.
How do I contact Somerset Villas?
Call Somerset Villas at 215-423-0090.
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.