Independent living
Mount Nittany Residences
Independent living in State College, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 Rolling Ridge Dr, State College, PA 16801 |
| City | State College |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | 814-234-1323 |
| 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 | 151 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
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Mount Nittany Residences in State College is one of the elderly and disabled housing locations of Improved Dwellings for Altoona, Inc., known as IDA. IDA provides low income and subsidized housing and related services to people and families of low and moderate income, including older adults and people with disabilities.
To live at Mount Nittany Residences, you must be 62 years or older, or need the accessibility features of the unit. Your gross household income must not go over the Lower Income limits. To ask about the housing, call IDA at 1-814-944-9466. The IDA office is at 1600 8th Avenue in Altoona, and its hours are Monday through Friday from 8 in the morning to 3 in the afternoon.
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 Mount Nittany Residences
Where is Mount Nittany Residences located?
Mount Nittany Residences is at 301 Rolling Ridge Dr, State College, PA 16801.
How do I contact Mount Nittany Residences?
Call Mount Nittany Residences at 814-234-1323.
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.