Independent living
Forward-Shady Apts.
Independent living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 5841 Forward Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 |
| City | Pittsburgh |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (412) 521-3065 |
| Website | https://www.srcare.org/forward-shady-apartments-senior-care-network/ |
| 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 | 117 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Forward-Shady Apartments is a supportive senior housing community in Pittsburgh, run by SeniorCare Network. It offers one-bedroom apartments for older adults and for adults with mobility impairments who meet the program rules. The building has on-site laundry, a library, a computer center, and an exercise room, and there are activities and a service coordinator on site.
More about this provider
| SeniorCare Network describes Forward Shady Apartments as a supportive senior housing community on Forward Avenue offering one-bedroom apartments with a Service Coordination program, on-site activities, computer center, library, exercise facility and 24-hour emergency maintenance; small pets welcome. | |
| Services and programs | Managed by SeniorCare Network (Presbyterian SeniorCare Network affiliate); supportive senior housing community offering one-bedroom apartments; Service Coordination program; on-site community activities; computer center; library; exercise facility; 24-hour emergency maintenance; Request Application route on the page. |
| Who it serves | Presbyterian SeniorCare Network and SeniorCare Network, with HUD, created Forward Shady Apartments for seniors 62 and older and adults 18 years of age or older with mobility impairments; residents must meet certain eligibility requirements. |
| Payment types it states | Created with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); residents must meet eligibility requirements and pay 30% of their adjusted gross income for rent; most utilities included in rent. |
| Visiting and contact details | To schedule a visit or for more information, call 412-521-3065. Address: 5841 Forward Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. No visiting hours are stated. |
| Website | https://www.srcare.org/forward-shady-apartments-senior-care-network/ |
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 Forward-Shady Apts.
Where is Forward-Shady Apts. located?
Forward-Shady Apts. is at 5841 Forward Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.
How do I contact Forward-Shady Apts.?
Call Forward-Shady Apts. at (412) 521-3065.
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.