Independent living
Steelworkers Tower
Independent living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2639 Perrysville Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15214 |
| City | Pittsburgh |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (412) 321-2460 |
| 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 | 80 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
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Steelworkers Tower is a federally subsidized HUD Section 202-8 apartment community in Pittsburgh for people age 62 or older, or under 62 with a qualifying disability. Apartments are studio and one-bedroom homes with equipped kitchens, wall-to-wall carpeting, and air conditioning, with an on-site laundry facility and off-street parking. A service coordinator is on site, and local food banks come several times a week.
Prices stated by the provider
These prices are the provider's own, read from its website. They are not the verified cost figures published in this site's guides — call the provider to confirm what a stay would cost.
Good to know
| Policies the provider states | |
|---|---|
| Pets | Pets are welcome. Contact the Community Manager for more information. |
| Waitlist | Applications will be selected for Wait List by First Come, First Served method |
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 Steelworkers Tower
Where is Steelworkers Tower located?
Steelworkers Tower is at 2639 Perrysville Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15214.
How do I contact Steelworkers Tower?
Call Steelworkers Tower at (412) 321-2460.
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.