Independent living
Shippen House
Independent living in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 19 Hollar Ave, Shippensburg, PA 17257 |
| City | Shippensburg |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (717) 532-7885 |
| Website | http://www.shippenhouseapartments.com/ |
| 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 | 24 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
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Shippen House is an affordable apartment community in historic Shippensburg designed for adults 62 and over. Its one-bedroom homes have fully equipped kitchens, separate dining areas, and individually controlled heating and air conditioning. Residents share multi-purpose rooms, a community room, a wrap-around porch, and walking paths, with shopping, dining, and local attractions just steps away in a downtown setting.
More about this provider
| Shippen House is an affordable senior living community in a Victorian-style building in downtown Shippensburg, PA, designed for adults 62 and over, offering one-bedroom apartments with community spaces including multi-purpose rooms, a wrap-around porch, community room, and laundry facility | |
| Services and programs | One-bedroom apartment homes with fully-equipped kitchens, separate dining areas, and individually controlled heating and air conditioning; shared spaces include two multi-purpose rooms and a wrap-around porch, plus on-site management, a community room, and a laundry facility; peaceful walking paths on site |
| Who it serves | Adults 62 and over; income-restricted affordable housing for qualified applicants |
| Payment types it states | Income-restricted housing options for qualified applicants; income restriction limits and criteria are set by state, federal, and other applicable regulatory guidelines |
| Visiting and contact details | 19 Hollar Ave, Shippensburg, PA 17257; office hours Monday 1:00pm-4:30pm, Tuesday closed, Wednesday 8:00am-12:00pm, Thursday 1:00pm-4:30pm, Friday-Sunday closed; leasing team offers tours |
| Website | http://www.shippenhouseapartments.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 Shippen House
Where is Shippen House located?
Shippen House is at 19 Hollar Ave, Shippensburg, PA 17257.
How do I contact Shippen House?
Call Shippen House at (717) 532-7885.
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.