Independent living
Hillsboro Plaza
Independent living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 612 Hillsboro St, Pittsburgh, PA 15204 |
| City | Pittsburgh |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (412) 771-0122 |
| Website | https://st-residential.com/hillsboro-plaza |
| 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 | 73 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Hillsboro Plaza is an independent living apartment building in the Sheraden neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for people age 62 and over. Rent is based on income. The building has eight stories and 73 apartments, with efficiency and one-bedroom homes. Every bedroom and bathroom has an emergency pull cord, and the cords are monitored by Guardian Protection Services. The building has a secure entry system, and utilities are paid. Residents share a large community room with a kitchen, a laundry room, and a patio behind the building. The neighborhood is walkable, with access to services and transportation across the Pittsburgh area.
More about this provider
| Operator Silver Tree Residential page: Hillsboro Plaza is a 62 and over, income based independent living facility in Pittsburgh's Sheraden neighborhood, an eight-story building of 73 efficiency and one-bedroom apartments with a community room and laundry room, in a walkable residential neighborhood with access to services and transportation throughout the Pittsburgh area. | |
| Services and programs | A 62 and over, income based independent living facility in the Sheraden neighborhood; the eight-story building consists of 73 efficiency and one bedroom apartments, a community room and laundry room; bedroom and bathroom are equipped with emergency pull-cords monitored by Guardian Protection Services. Amenities include: Secure Entry System, Paid Utilities, Large Community Room with Kitchen, Laundry Room, and Patio behind the building. |
| Who it serves | Adults 62 and over (income based). |
| Payment types it states | The provider describes the facility as income based independent living. |
| Website | https://st-residential.com/hillsboro-plaza |
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 Hillsboro Plaza
Where is Hillsboro Plaza located?
Hillsboro Plaza is at 612 Hillsboro St, Pittsburgh, PA 15204.
How do I contact Hillsboro Plaza?
Call Hillsboro Plaza at (412) 771-0122.
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.