Independent living
Luther House I
Independent living in West Grove, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 124 Jenners Pond Rd, West Grove, PA 19390 |
| City | West Grove |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (610) 869-4240 |
| Website | https://www.lutherhousepa.org/ |
| 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 | 68 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Luther House I is the first building of the Luther House campus in West Grove, built to provide affordable housing for older adults in southern Chester County. The History page on the site says it is a 68-unit, three-story building, that the first residents began moving in during 2001, and that it was fully occupied by July of that year. Its mission is to provide affordable senior housing in a decent, safe and nourishing community.
To live at Luther House, at least one person in the household must be 62 or older, and income must be at or below the limits set by HUD. There is a waiting list for the apartments, and applications are offered to people on the list in the order they were received.
Residents share activities across the campus buildings. The community newsletter lists bingo, hymn sings, communion and rosary gatherings — including rosary in Luther House I — music performances, and therapy-dog visits in the community rooms. Garden spaces are available each year in the Friendship Garden behind Luther House II, and one pet is permitted per apartment.
More about this provider
| Luther House is a shared affordable senior housing campus (Buildings I, II, III and IV, 256 apartments total) at 120-126 Jenners Pond Road, West Grove, PA, with community/activity rooms, Friendship Garden, accessible units offered, and one pet permitted per apartment. This record is for Luther House I West Grove at 124 Jenners Pond Rd (68 units per listing), kept separate from its siblings. | |
| Services and programs | Campus activities including Bingo Thursdays in LH II and Fridays in LH III lower level, Hymn Sing, MASS Trivia in Building II Activity Room, performances in Building III, Paws for People therapy-dog visits, Communion Sundays in all buildings and Rosary Thursdays in LH I and LH II; Friendship Garden behind Luther House II. |
| Who it serves | Affordable senior housing: at least one household member must be 62 or older, household gross income at or below HUD limits (application states $40,150 individual / $45,900 two-person for Chester County), U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, waiting list; campus totals 256 apartments in Luther House I, II, III and IV; mission: 'Provide affordable senior housing in a decent, safe and nourishing community.' |
| Payment types it states | HUD-funded subsidized housing: History page states HUD granted $5.4 million for construction of Luther House I and $1.5 million for rental subsidies; applicant agrees to pay rent required by the program under which assistance is received; income at or below HUD limits; no specific rent amount stated. |
| Visiting and contact details | Luther House, 120-126 Jenners Pond Road, West Grove, PA 19390; Tel 610-869-4240, Fax 610-869-0032; TTY/TDD via Pennsylvania Relay Service 711; application return address Luther House, 122 Jenners Pond Road, West Grove, PA 19390; office hours Monday-Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.; after-hour maintenance emergencies 610-869-4240 ext. 0. |
| Website | https://www.lutherhousepa.org/ |
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 Luther House I
Where is Luther House I located?
Luther House I is at 124 Jenners Pond Rd, West Grove, PA 19390.
How do I contact Luther House I?
Call Luther House I at (610) 869-4240.
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.