Independent living
Webster Towers
Independent living in Scranton, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 N Webster Ave, Scranton, PA 18510 |
| City | Scranton |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (570) 342-7086 |
| Website | https://webstertowers.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 | 85 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Webster Towers is an eight-story senior apartment complex in the Hill Section neighborhood of Scranton. It offers 85 apartments, including one-bedroom and two-bedroom homes, for people age 62 and older and for people with mobility disabilities who need accessible features. Residents can use a large community room open around the clock, join activities such as Bingo and holiday parties, and sign up for midday meals served on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
More about this provider
| Webster Towers is an eight-story senior apartment complex at 500 North Webster Avenue in Scranton's Hill Section, opened in 1976, originally sponsored by the Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania; a nonsectarian, nonprofit organization providing housing for seniors and persons with mobility disabilities who need the building's accessible features, with income-based rents and HUD assistance alongside market-rate apartments. | |
| Services and programs | Senior apartment housing (85 apartments: 72 one-bedroom, 7 standard two-bedroom, 6 deluxe two-bedroom, floors 2-8); social activities including holiday parties, Bingo and games, topical speakers, entertainers; midday meal served every Tuesday and Thursday (prepared by the Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania, delivered hot, minimal charge); first-floor Community Room open round the clock with dining area, kitchen, large-screen TV, lounge areas, digital piano, computer nook with free Wi-Fi and a lending library; County of Lackawanna Transit System van service to scheduled health appointments, weekly grocery shopping and excursions (free for persons 65 and over); all utilities included in rent except resident's own telephone, cable and internet |
| Who it serves | Seniors — individual applicants must be age 62 or older (head of household 62+ if two persons apply); persons with a mobility disability may be admitted for up to 10% of the community if age 18 or older and needing the building's accessible features, as verified independently by a health provider |
| Payment types it states | Apartments offered to persons of all financial circumstances; rental rates based on income for those needing financial assistance, with subsidies available for eligible persons through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); apartments available at current market rent for those over the HUD income limit; no application, move-in, lump-sum or community buy-in fee; one month's security deposit; nominal parking charge for residents who drive |
| Visiting and contact details | Phone (570) 342-7086 — site invites callers to make an appointment or drop in for a tour; address 500 North Webster Avenue, Scranton, PA 18510; handicapped parking behind the building and a large resident parking lot; a limited number of residents' visitors may park up to 7:00 PM daily; smoke-free campus since February 1, 2014; one pet under 30 lbs permitted with a pet deposit |
| Website | https://webstertowers.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 Webster Towers
Where is Webster Towers located?
Webster Towers is at 500 N Webster Ave, Scranton, PA 18510.
How do I contact Webster Towers?
Call Webster Towers at (570) 342-7086.
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.