Independent living
Heilman House
Independent living in Topton, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 S Home Ave, Topton, PA 19562 |
| City | Topton |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | 610-682-1450 |
| Website | https://www.diakon.org/luther-meadows-heilman-house/ |
| 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 | 50 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Heilman House in Topton offers rent-subsidized one-bedroom apartments for adults age 62 and older, and for physically challenged adults over 18, with rent help based on income. Each apartment has a full kitchen, a private bath, air conditioning, and cable-television access, and the building has lounges on every floor, a first-floor laundry room, and a patio in a wooded setting by a pond. Residents can use the on-campus postal service and community library, and parties and social activities are held in the community rooms. To ask about Heilman House, call (610) 682-1450.
More about this provider
| Diakon describes Luther Meadows and Heilman House as modern, rent-subsidized apartments overlooking a pond and woods on the Topton campus, with secured card-access entrances, smoke alarms, sprinkler system, handrails and grab bars, a patio and well-lighted grounds and parking | |
| Services and programs | Rent-subsidized senior apartments as part of The Lutheran Home at Topton comprehensive senior-living program; parties and social activities in community rooms; on-campus postal service and community library; each four-story complex offers 50 spacious one-bedroom apartments with full kitchen, private bath, air conditioning, wall-to-wall carpeting, large closets and cable-television access; lounges on every floor; first-floor laundry room with card-operated washers and dryers |
| Who it serves | Adults age 62 and older and physically challenged persons over the age of 18 |
| Payment types it states | Rental subsidies based on income; modern, rent-subsidized apartments |
| Visiting and contact details | Visitors are regulated by residents via a phone-access system; for information about Luther Meadows or Heilman House, contact Tara Banninger by e-mail via the site or by telephone at (610) 682-1450 |
| Website | https://www.diakon.org/luther-meadows-heilman-house/ |
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 Heilman House
Where is Heilman House located?
Heilman House is at 1 S Home Ave, Topton, PA 19562.
How do I contact Heilman House?
Call Heilman House at 610-682-1450.
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.