Independent living
I W Abel Place
Independent living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 4716 Hatfield St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 |
| City | Pittsburgh |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (412) 687-7120 |
| Website | http://www.ehdoc.org/pennsylvania/iw-abel-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 | 51 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
I.W. Abel Place in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville area is a federally subsidized HUD property for households that include a member age 62 or older, where tenants pay 30 percent of their household's adjusted gross income for rent and income limits apply. The one-bedroom apartments have equipped kitchens, wall-to-wall carpet, and air conditioning, and the building offers laundry facilities, elevators, a large community room, an outdoor sitting area, and off-street resident parking. An on-site service coordinator helps residents, food banks serve food each week, and a bus route stops at the front of the building. Pets are welcome, and the management office can be reached at (412) 687-7120.
More about this provider
| EHDOC page describes 49 units in 6 stories of 1-bedroom 500 sq ft apartments (max occupancy 2) with equipped kitchens, wall-to-wall carpet, air conditioning, laundry, elevators, wheelchair accessibility, outdoor sitting area, large community room, off-street parking, pets welcome, bus route at front of building | |
| Services and programs | On-site Service Coordinator (Faith Tucker); several food banks serving food each week; local health care services made vaccine available to residents; services noted as limited since COVID-19 restrictions |
| Who it serves | Households that include a member who is 62 years of age or older; eligibility based on income levels as determined by HUD; 6 handicapped accessible units |
| Payment types it states | Federally subsidized HUD PRAC property; tenant will pay 30% of the household's adjusted gross income for rent; income limits apply |
| Visiting and contact details | 4720 Hatfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201; phone (412) 687-7120; Management Office hours Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; applications in person, by mail request by phone, or by email inquiry; waitlist first come, first served |
| Website | http://www.ehdoc.org/pennsylvania/iw-abel-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 I W Abel Place
Where is I W Abel Place located?
I W Abel Place is at 4716 Hatfield St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201.
How do I contact I W Abel Place?
Call I W Abel Place at (412) 687-7120.
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.