Independent living
Episcopal House
Independent living in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 601 Center St, Phoenixville, PA 19460 |
| City | Phoenixville |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (610) 917-1041 |
| Website | http://churchhousing4u.org/ |
| 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 | 45 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Episcopal House is one of the homes of Church Housing Corp., which says it has spent four decades providing housing and supportive services to seniors with modest means, families, individuals, and people with special needs. Episcopal House scored 94 on its HUD NSPIRE inspection in December 2024. NSPIRE is HUD's inspection model for HUD-assisted housing, focused on health, safety, and quality of life for residents.
More about this provider
| Church Housing Corp. (CHC), the operator of Episcopal House at 601 Center St, Phoenixville, states on its homepage that it provides housing and supportive services to seniors with modest means, families, individuals and people with special needs, and reports in its news section that Episcopal House scored 94 on its new HUD NSPIRE inspection (December 2024). No dedicated Episcopal House page with services, rents or contact details was opened — the CHC site pages found detail its sister property St. Peter's Place instead. | |
| Who it serves | Church Housing Corp. provides housing and supportive services to seniors with modest means, families, individuals, and people with special needs (operator's general description on its homepage) |
| Inspection highlights | Episcopal House scores 94 on new NSPIRE inspection (December 2024) — NSPIRE is HUD's inspection model for HUD-assisted housing, focusing on health and safety, functional defects and quality of life across the unit, inside the building and outside the building |
| Website | http://churchhousing4u.org/ |
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 Episcopal House
Where is Episcopal House located?
Episcopal House is at 601 Center St, Phoenixville, PA 19460.
How do I contact Episcopal House?
Call Episcopal House at (610) 917-1041.
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.