Independent living
Skyline View Apartments
Independent living in Reading, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 50 N 9th St, Reading, PA 19601 |
| City | Reading |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | 610-376-6535 |
| Website | https://hdcweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Skyline-View-Apartments-Fact-Sheet.pdf |
| 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 | 141 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Skyline View Apartments in Reading offers 140 affordable senior apartments for residents 55 and older, with efficiency, alcove efficiency, and one-bedroom homes. Rent includes electric, heat, water, hot water, sewer, and trash removal, and Section 8 vouchers are accepted. The building has an elevator, a community room, laundry facilities, and off-street parking, with on-site management, maintenance, and supportive services. All common areas are wheelchair accessible, and the community is pet friendly and tobacco free.
More about this provider
| Skyline View Apartments is an affordable rental community (140 Affordable Housing, Senior Occupancy Apartments) where maximum income limits apply for all rental opportunities, based on a percentage of the Berks County median income by household size. Rent includes electric, heat, water, hot water, sewer and trash removal; all common areas are wheelchair accessible. | |
| Services and programs | Amenities include: Individually Controlled Heating & Central Air Conditioning, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Laundry Facilities, Elevator, Community Room, Pet Friendly, Tele-Entry System, On-Site Building Management, On-Site Maintenance, 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance, Off-Street Parking, On-Site Supportive Services, Tobacco free Community. |
| Who it serves | Senior 55 + Only — 140 Affordable Housing, Senior Occupancy Apartments. Apartments are specifically designed for individuals needing accessibility features; all common areas are wheelchair accessible. |
| Payment types it states | Section 8 Vouchers Accepted |
| Visiting and contact details | 610-376-6535 TTY 711; info@hdcweb.com (as printed on the HDC fact sheet). |
| Website | https://hdcweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Skyline-View-Apartments-Fact-Sheet.pdf |
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 Skyline View Apartments
Where is Skyline View Apartments located?
Skyline View Apartments is at 50 N 9th St, Reading, PA 19601.
How do I contact Skyline View Apartments?
Call Skyline View Apartments at 610-376-6535.
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.