Independent living
Lutheran Knolls Main
Independent living in Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1800 Mill Rd, Upper Chichester, PA 19061 |
| City | Upper Chichester |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | 610-497-5220 |
| Website | http://lutheranknolls.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 | 101 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Lutheran Knolls in Upper Chichester is an independent-living community for seniors age 62 and older, and for disabled people who meet its criteria, with HUD Section 8 help to meet housing needs. The Main building is the original 100-unit building, with one-bedroom apartments and 10 units designed for people with mobility needs, and every building has elevator access and heating and air conditioning you control yourself. Residents' Associations run activities such as arts and crafts, ceramics, bingo, Bible study, exercise classes and movie nights, and two vans make scheduled weekly shopping trips. The office is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm, and the community is accepting applications for its waiting list.
More about this provider
| Lutheran Knolls, Lutheran Knolls North, and Lutheran Knolls West apartments are part of an independent-living community located in Delaware County in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, operated by Bethesda House Corporation (established by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the Lutheran Church in America). | |
| Services and programs | Very active Residents' Associations sponsor numerous activities including Arts and Crafts, Ceramics, Bingo, Bible Study, Holiday Festivities, Exercise Classes, and Movie Nights. Units have individual heating and air conditioning controlled by tenants; 10 of the units in Lutheran Knolls have been especially designed to meet the requirements of mobility impaired accessibility. |
| Who it serves | The elderly and mobility-impaired; Lutheran Knolls is a 100-unit independent living housing community opened in February 1983 by Bethesda House Corporation, providing low-income housing for the elderly and mobility impaired. |
| Payment types it states | Financed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), with federal funding provided under HUD's Section 8 Housing Assistance Program to help tenants meet their housing needs. |
| Visiting and contact details | The official site invites visits: 'We invite you to visit the Lutheran Knolls community and would be happy to answer your questions to provide you with additional information about our community.' No street address or phone is published on the opened About page. |
| Website | http://lutheranknolls.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 Lutheran Knolls Main
Where is Lutheran Knolls Main located?
Lutheran Knolls Main is at 1800 Mill Rd, Upper Chichester, PA 19061.
How do I contact Lutheran Knolls Main?
Call Lutheran Knolls Main at 610-497-5220.
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.