Independent living
Bennett Place
Independent living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 7245 Bennett St, Pittsburgh, PA 15208 |
| City | Pittsburgh |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | 412- 242-9977 |
| Website | https://rhf.org/bennett-place/ |
| 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 | 52 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Bennett Place is a subsidized senior community in Pittsburgh with 51 studio and one-bedroom apartments for people age 62 and older and people with mobility needs. Rent is based on income: residents pay about 30 percent of their adjusted income, and HUD pays the rest for those who qualify. Rent includes heat and water. The building has two elevators, a laundry room, and a parking lot at no extra cost, and it prints a monthly calendar of activities such as bingo, card and board games, pot-lucks, gardening, and knitting and sewing. Small dogs and cats are welcome with a pet deposit. The phone number is 412-242-9977, and there is a waiting list.
More about this provider
| Operator Retirement Housing Foundation's own page describes Bennett Place as a subsidized housing community for seniors over 62 and the mobility impaired, with 51 studio and one-bedroom apartments, two elevators, one laundry center on the ground floor, one parking lot at no cost, trash chutes on each floor, intercom-controlled main entrances, and a Port Authority transit stop at the corner. | |
| Services and programs | Monthly activities calendar: bingo, card games, board games, pot-lucks, seasonal activities such as gardening, and knitting/sewing for the Project H.A.N.D.S. program |
| Who it serves | Seniors over the age of 62 and the mobility impaired; a subsidized housing community with 51 apartments (studio and one-bedroom, plus a few more-accessible apartments) |
| Payment types it states | Subsidized housing: a resident pays 30% of their adjusted income as rent and HUD pays the remainder for qualifying residents; rent includes heat and water, with an electric allowance |
| Visiting and contact details | 7245 Bennett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15208; phone 412-242-9977; fax 412-242-5730; TDD 1-800-545-1833 x359; waiting list in place; one-year lease |
| Website | https://rhf.org/bennett-place/ |
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 Bennett Place
Where is Bennett Place located?
Bennett Place is at 7245 Bennett St, Pittsburgh, PA 15208.
How do I contact Bennett Place?
Call Bennett Place at 412- 242-9977.
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.