Independent living
Etna Commons
Independent living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 Hickory St, Pittsburgh, PA 15223 |
| City | Pittsburgh |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (412) 782-2711 |
| Website | https://www.srcare.org/etna-commons-affordable-housing-apartments/ |
| 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 | 47 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Etna Commons Apartments in Pittsburgh is a supportive housing community managed by SeniorCare Network, with one-bedroom apartments close to shopping, doctors' offices, and restaurants. It was created with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for seniors 62 and older and adults 18 and older with mobility impairments, and residents pay 30% of their adjusted gross income for rent. Amenities include a service coordination program, a community room, an exercise facility, on-site laundry, and internet access, with most utilities included in rent and small pets welcome.
More about this provider
| Etna Commons Apartments, managed by SeniorCare Network, is a supportive housing community featuring one-bedroom apartments, close to shopping, doctors' offices, and restaurants. | |
| Services and programs | Supportive housing community with a Service Coordination program. Amenities listed: most utilities included in rent, on-site laundry, community room, internet access, exercise facility, intercom system, 24-hour emergency maintenance, small pets welcome. |
| Who it serves | Seniors 62 and older and adults 18 years of age or older with mobility impairments. |
| Payment types it states | Residents must meet certain eligibility requirements and pay 30% of their adjusted gross income for rent. |
| Visiting and contact details | 21 Hickory Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15223, 412-782-2711. The page states: To learn more, please call us at 412-782-2711, and offers a Request Etna Commons Apartments Application link. No office hours are stated. |
| Website | https://www.srcare.org/etna-commons-affordable-housing-apartments/ |
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 Etna Commons
Where is Etna Commons located?
Etna Commons is at 21 Hickory St, Pittsburgh, PA 15223.
How do I contact Etna Commons?
Call Etna Commons at (412) 782-2711.
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.