Independent living
Lutheran Commons/Berlin Pike
Independent living in Somerset, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 443 Berlin Plank Rd, Somerset, PA 15501 |
| City | Somerset |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (814) 696-4556 |
| Website | https://www.alsm.org/ |
| 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 | 32 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Lutheran Commons at Berlin Pike in Somerset offers seniors a caring, independent place to live. The community is made for people on limited or fixed incomes who want to live life to its fullest and enjoy the company of neighbors and friends.
Inside, residents gather in the first-floor community room and its kitchen, use the technology room for computer and internet access, exercise in the health and wellness room, work on projects in the craft room, or relax in sitting areas on each floor.
Each of the 32 apartments is a private one-bedroom home of 539 square feet with a walk-in shower. Wheelchair-accessible apartments are on the first floor, laundry is on each floor, and small pets are welcome. To live here, a person must be at least 62 years old and meet the income guidelines set by HUD.
More about this provider
| ALSM's property page presents Lutheran Commons at Berlin Pike as senior affordable housing for seniors on limited or fixed incomes in a caring, independent setting, with 32 private one-bedroom apartments on a 539-square-foot floor plan, each with a walk-in shower, wheelchair-accessible apartments on the first floor, laundry facilities on each floor, limited resident storage, small pets welcome, and a community room with kitchen, technology room, health and wellness room, craft room, and sitting areas on each floor. | |
| Services and programs | Opportunities for socializing stated on the property page: a first-floor community room with kitchen for shared activities and gatherings with friends and family; a technology room with computer and internet access; a health and wellness room for exercise; a craft room; and sitting areas on each floor for relaxing or visiting. |
| Who it serves | Seniors on limited or fixed incomes in an independent setting. The page states: 'Participants must meet income guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and be at least 62 years of age.' |
| Visiting and contact details | Property address as stated on the page: 443 Berlin Plank Road, Somerset, PA 15501. Contact line on the page: '916 Hickory Street,, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, 814.696.4500, 800.400.2285, Contact Us, 1-814-443-4440, or toll free, 1-800-400-2285'. |
| Website | https://www.alsm.org/ |
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 Lutheran Commons/Berlin Pike
Where is Lutheran Commons/Berlin Pike located?
Lutheran Commons/Berlin Pike is at 443 Berlin Plank Rd, Somerset, PA 15501.
How do I contact Lutheran Commons/Berlin Pike?
Call Lutheran Commons/Berlin Pike at (814) 696-4556.
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.