Independent living
Lutheran Knolls West
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 | 61 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Lutheran Knolls West is part of a HUD-supported independent living community in Upper Chichester for older adults, with 60 apartment homes in a three-story building that opened in 1995. Residents get help with rent through Section 8, and four of the West apartments are built for people who need mobility-accessible features. Neighbors across the community enjoy activities like bingo, crafts, exercise classes, and movie nights run by active resident groups.
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. Lutheran Knolls West (opened March 1995) added 60 affordable apartment homes in a three-story facility. | |
| 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; 4 units in Lutheran Knolls West have been especially designed to meet the requirements of mobility impaired accessibility. |
| Who it serves | Exclusively for the elderly: 'In March of 1995, Lutheran Knolls West offered 60 additional affordable apartment homes exclusively for the elderly.' |
| Payment types it states | Financed by HUD under the Section 8 Housing Assistance Program; of the West building the site states: 'The new three-story facility was made possible by a HUD grant. Residents of this new building also receive Section 8 subsidies.' |
| 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 West
Where is Lutheran Knolls West located?
Lutheran Knolls West is at 1800 Mill Rd, Upper Chichester, PA 19061.
How do I contact Lutheran Knolls West?
Call Lutheran Knolls West 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.