Independent living
Rebekah Baines Johnson
Independent living in Austin, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702 |
| City | Austin |
| State | Texas |
| Phone | 512-476-6051 |
| Website | http://www.rbjseniorhousing.org/ |
| Age requirement | 62 and older |
| Age rule basis | HUD designates this property's client group as elderly, and HUD multifamily elderly housing eligibility is age 62 or older for the head of household. |
| Apartments | 250 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
More about this provider
| RBJ Senior Housing's official site presents the Rebekah Baines Johnson Residences as a nonprofit senior community in Austin, TX, operating since 1972, located on Lady Bird Lake near parks, public transit, medical care, restaurants and downtown, with 500+ affordable apartments for seniors and on-site amenities (sky lounge, on-site food, beauty shop, fitness, business center, movie theater), plus a Resident Services office, Serafina Pantry and an active Resident Council. | |
| Services and programs | Affordable senior housing (500+ affordable apartments for seniors, per homepage); on-site senior-friendly amenities including top floor sky lounge, on-site food, beauty shop, fitness, business center and movie theater; Serafina Pantry (food pantry, with cooking classes hosted there per the Resident Council newsletter); Resident Services office; Resident Council (tenant-led group with monthly meetings); supportive services and enrichment activities funded under the 'RBJ Senior Center of Excellence' grant (per newsletter) |
| Who it serves | Seniors in Austin, TX — homepage mission: 'To provide affordable housing and thriving community for seniors in Austin, TX'; first tenants accepted in 1972 |
| Inspection highlights | No inspection results published on the pages read; the Resident Council newsletter (Issue IV) only references preparations for an annual government inspection, with no findings or scores stated |
| Website | http://www.rbjseniorhousing.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 Rebekah Baines Johnson
Where is Rebekah Baines Johnson located?
Rebekah Baines Johnson is at 21 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702.
How do I contact Rebekah Baines Johnson?
Call Rebekah Baines Johnson at 512-476-6051.
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.