Independent living
West Park Court
Independent living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 710 W North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 |
| City | Pittsburgh |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (412) 231-2636 |
| Website | https://www.humangood.org/affordable-housing/west-park-court |
| 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 | 112 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
West Park Court is senior housing in Pittsburgh at 710 W North Ave, across the street from Allegheny Commons Park. It is a short drive to downtown and less than one mile from AHN Allegheny General Hospital, and it is close to restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies, entertainment and public transportation. Rent for a HUD-assisted apartment is based on household income, with the tenant portion typically 30 percent of monthly adjusted income less any utility allowance. The community is also part of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, where rent limits are set each year based on area median income. Residents may keep common household pets, and service or assistance animals are welcome. Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the premises.
More about this provider
| West Park Court is a HumanGood affordable senior housing community in Pittsburgh, PA, across the street from Allegheny Commons Park, a short drive to Downtown Pittsburgh, less than one mile from AHN Allegheny General Hospital, and close to restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies, entertainment and public transportation. | |
| Services and programs | Policies stated on the official page: residents are permitted to keep common household pets in their apartments and service or assistance animals are welcome; smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises; reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants and residents with disabilities |
| Who it serves | Pittsburgh, PA Senior Housing (HumanGood page title for West Park Court); affordable housing to low-income persons (HumanGood policy text on the page) |
| Payment types it states | This community is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program; the rent for a HUD-assisted apartment is based on a household's income, with the tenant's portion typically calculated as 30% of their monthly adjusted income, less any applicable utility allowance (HumanGood page) |
| Visiting and contact details | Address: 710 W North Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212; Phone Number: (412) 231-2636; TDD: 711 |
| Website | https://www.humangood.org/affordable-housing/west-park-court |
Good to know
| Policies the provider states | |
|---|---|
| Pets | Residents are permitted to keep common household pets in their apartments. Service or assistance animals are also welcome; management must be informed. Pet rules cover registration, inoculation, waste disposal and restraint in common areas; pet rules do not apply to assistance animals. |
| Smoking | Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises. Residents sign a non-smoking agreement covering residents and guests in apartments and anywhere on the premises. |
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 West Park Court
Where is West Park Court located?
West Park Court is at 710 W North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.
How do I contact West Park Court?
Call West Park Court at (412) 231-2636.
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.