Independent living
Stephen Smith Towers
Independent living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1030 Belmont Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104 |
| City | Philadelphia |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | 215-878-9560x102 |
| Website | https://mercydouglass.org/about/ |
| 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 | 127 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
More about this provider
| Mercy-Douglass Corporation's About page recounts the Stephen Smith Home for the Aged history and states the Stephen Smith Towers apartment complex (built 1967) provided 140 units of housing for the elderly plus social, recreational and nutritional services; it states Mercy-Douglass Center, Inc. was established to purchase the Stephen Smith Home assets and assumed responsibility for its operations, and that Mercy-Douglass today provides senior/special-needs housing and HUD property management. | |
| Services and programs | The operator/affiliate About page states the Stephen Smith Towers, constructed in 1967, provided 140 units of housing for the elderly and social, recreational, and nutritional services for older persons living in the community; Mercy-Douglass today states it provides housing for seniors and special needs populations and property management and development services for HUD housing projects. |
| Who it serves | Elderly / older persons — Towers housing for the elderly; Mercy-Douglass states it focuses on seniors and special needs populations. |
| Payment types it states | The About page states each Mercy-Douglass residence is a low-income facility where rental rates are determined by HUD low-income guidelines (stated generally for its residences, not as a Towers-specific price). |
| Website | https://mercydouglass.org/about/ |
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 Stephen Smith Towers
Where is Stephen Smith Towers located?
Stephen Smith Towers is at 1030 Belmont Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
How do I contact Stephen Smith Towers?
Call Stephen Smith Towers at 215-878-9560x102.
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.