Independent living
Metowers
Independent living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1001 New Brighton Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15202 |
| City | Pittsburgh |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (412) 734-4111 |
| Website | http://www.umcu-metowers.com/ |
| 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 | 100 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
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Metowers is a senior apartment community in Avalon, just six miles northwest of downtown Pittsburgh. It is run by the United Methodist Church Union and is approved by HUD for Section 8 subsidies, so rent is based on 30 percent of a resident's adjusted gross income. To live at Metowers, a person must be 62 years of age or older, or 18 or older and physically disabled and applying for a designated accessible unit.
Life at Metowers is active and social. The resident council welcomes everyone to get involved, and residents organize holiday events, Friday pot-lucks, and activities such as Wii bowling, Bingo, and evening guest lectures on a wide range of subjects. Office staff, maintenance staff, and a service coordinator are there to help residents with whatever comes up.
Avalon offers convenient local shopping and dining and is minutes from major shopping malls, with an excellent public transportation system and easy access to State Route 65 and Interstates 79 and 279. Downtown Pittsburgh's sports teams, theater, symphony, and concerts are all close by. For more information, call the office at (412) 734-4111.
More about this provider
| The site presents Metowers as senior apartments in Avalon near Pittsburgh, with an active resident community, HUD Section 8 subsidies with rent based on 30% of adjusted gross income, and eligibility and income-limit requirements explained on the page. | |
| Services and programs | Metowers Senior Apartments of Pittsburgh; resident community life with holiday events, Friday pot-lucks, Wii bowling, Bingo, and evening guest lectures; Resident Council |
| Who it serves | Persons 62 years of age or older, or 18 years of age or older if physically disabled and applying for a designated accessible unit with special design features for the physically disabled |
| Payment types it states | Approved by HUD for Section 8 subsidies. Rent is based on 30% of adjusted gross income. HUD requires full financial disclosure and applicants must qualify under HUD income limits. |
| Accreditation | Approved HUD / Equal Opportunity Housing member |
| Visiting and contact details | For more information call the office at (412) 734-4111 or use the online submission form. Located in Avalon, 6 miles northwest of downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. |
| Website | http://www.umcu-metowers.com/ |
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 Metowers
Where is Metowers located?
Metowers is at 1001 New Brighton Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15202.
How do I contact Metowers?
Call Metowers at (412) 734-4111.
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.