Independent living
Gruber Mills at Spring City
Independent living in Spring City, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 S Main St, Spring City, PA 19475 |
| City | Spring City |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | 610-948-1797 |
| Website | https://petrach.org/who-is-petra/ |
| 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 | 62 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Gruber Mills at Spring City is an affordable senior building run by Petra Community Housing, a nonprofit that develops and manages affordable housing in the greater Phoenixville and Pottstown area; on Petra's own site the building is called the Bard Complex. Petra serves low and very low-income residents, including seniors age 62 and older, and its senior buildings have a resident service coordinator who connects residents with outside agencies that help them age in place. Petra also runs Petra on the Go, a transportation program that takes senior and disabled residents to grocery and other stores for $2 round trip, and volunteers deliver donated food to the Bard Complex. Call Petra at 610-948-1797 for current details.
More about this provider
| Manager Petra Community Housing's own site describes Petra as a nonprofit affordable housing development and management organization serving low and very low-income individuals and families in the greater Phoenixville/Pottstown area, and names Bard Complex — the operator's name for the building at this listing's address — as one of its two senior and disabled buildings, alongside Flag House | |
| Services and programs | For senior and disabled residents: Petra on the Go transportation program — a regular run for residents at a nominal cost of $2 round trip to grocery and other stores, with a volunteer bus driver; a Resident Service Coordinator for seniors who facilitates connections with outside service agencies who can help them age in place; for residents in Petra's senior and disabled buildings (Bard Complex and Flag House), volunteers pick up food donations and deliver them to the buildings |
| Who it serves | Petra serves low and very low-income individuals and families; seniors age 62 and up and people with disabilities are among the groups served, and the site names Bard Complex as one of Petra's senior and disabled buildings |
| Website | https://petrach.org/who-is-petra/ |
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 Gruber Mills at Spring City
Where is Gruber Mills at Spring City located?
Gruber Mills at Spring City is at 201 S Main St, Spring City, PA 19475.
How do I contact Gruber Mills at Spring City?
Call Gruber Mills at Spring City at 610-948-1797.
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.