Independent living
Swissvale Towers
Independent living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1826 Monongahela Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218 |
| City | Pittsburgh |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (412) 351-6031 |
| Website | https://www.swissvaletowers.com/ |
| 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 | 102 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
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Swissvale Towers is a rent and income based residential community in Pittsburgh with one-bedroom apartments, within walking distance of shopping, dining and entertainment. Apartments include a range and refrigerator, ample closet space and carpeting, with utilities for water, sewage and trash included. Residents share a community room and library and a laundry room, with an elevator, an electronic access entry system, on-site management and maintenance, and 24-hour emergency maintenance service.
More about this provider
| Swissvale Towers is a rent/income based residential community featuring one bedroom apartments in Pittsburgh, PA, with spacious layouts and amenities, within walking distance to shopping, dining and entertainment options. Pet policy: cats and dogs, max weight 20, max 1 pet. | |
| Services and programs | Amenities: Community Room / Library, laundry room, convenient to public transportation, walking distance to shopping and pharmacies, electronic access entry system, elevator, on-site management and maintenance, 24-hour emergency maintenance service, utilities included (water, sewage and trash), range and refrigerator included, ample closet space, carpeting. Online services: Resident Portal, pay rent online, service requests. |
| Who it serves | Family head, co-head, or spouse must be age 62 or older, or family head, co-head or spouse must be 18 years of age or older and meet the definition of "disabled person" per HUD 4350.3 regulations. |
| Payment types it states | Rent/income based residential community. |
| Visiting and contact details | Office hours Monday-Friday 7:00AM to 3:00PM, Saturday and Sunday closed; 1826 Monongahela Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15218; (412) 351-6031; contact office staff to schedule a tour. |
| Website | https://www.swissvaletowers.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 Swissvale Towers
Where is Swissvale Towers located?
Swissvale Towers is at 1826 Monongahela Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218.
How do I contact Swissvale Towers?
Call Swissvale Towers at (412) 351-6031.
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.