Independent living
South Hills Retirement Apts.
Independent living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 125 Ruth St, Pittsburgh, PA 15211 |
| City | Pittsburgh |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (412) 481-8100 |
| 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 | 106 |
| Housing program | HUD elderly-designated multifamily housing |
| Income restricted | No |
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South Hills Retirement Residence in Pittsburgh's Mt. Washington neighborhood offers 106 apartments for seniors in a converted former high school that is LEED Gold-certified. The operator says 84 units are affordable rentals and 22 are market rate, with one- and two-bedroom apartments ranging from 782 to 1,193 square feet. Residents have a community room, craft room, exercise area, library, media room, hair salon, greenhouse and garden with raised beds, plus scheduled van transportation to shopping and social events. Eligibility is stated as age 62 and older, or physically handicapped.
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 South Hills Retirement Apts.
Where is South Hills Retirement Apts. located?
South Hills Retirement Apts. is at 125 Ruth St, Pittsburgh, PA 15211.
How do I contact South Hills Retirement Apts.?
Call South Hills Retirement Apts. at (412) 481-8100.
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.