Independent living
Plum Creek Acres
Independent living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 Center New Texas Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15239 |
| City | Pittsburgh |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (412) 795-2191 |
| 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 | 36 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
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Plum Creek Acres Apartments in Pittsburgh offers one-bedroom apartments next to the Plum Senior Center and Library on New Texas Road. Residents have a service coordination program, a community room, an exercise facility, and on-site laundry, with most utilities included in rent and small pets welcome. The apartments were created by Presbyterian SeniorCare Network and SeniorCare Network in conjunction with HUD for residents 62 and older, or adults 18 and older with mobility impairments who need the units' design features and meet eligibility requirements. To schedule a visit, call (412) 795-2191.
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 Plum Creek Acres
Where is Plum Creek Acres located?
Plum Creek Acres is at 501 Center New Texas Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15239.
How do I contact Plum Creek Acres?
Call Plum Creek Acres at (412) 795-2191.
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.