Independent living
Springtown Villa
Independent living in San Marcos, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 503 Springtown Way, San Marcos, TX 78666 |
| City | San Marcos |
| State | Texas |
| Phone | 512 396-3363 |
| Website | https://smpha.org/springtown-villa/ |
| 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 | 60 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Springtown Villa is a three-story home in San Marcos owned by the San Marcos Housing Authority, open since 1979. It has 60 apartments for low-income older adults and people with disabilities, with 54 one-bedroom and 6 two-bedroom homes. Residents share a community room, a sitting room, a laundry room, and a small Internet Café with three computers, and AARP volunteers help residents learn to use the computers.
More about this provider
| Springtown Villa is a three-story Project-Based Section 8 residential facility owned by the San Marcos Housing Authority, opened in 1979, designated for low-income elderly and/or disabled residents, with 60 apartments (54 one-bedroom and 6 two-bedroom units) | |
| Services and programs | Project-Based Section 8 residential facility owned by the San Marcos Housing Authority; Resident Services Department has an office on the second floor; Internet Café with three Internet-connected computers on the first floor, with AARP volunteers available to help residents learn to use the computers and to refer residents to appropriate service providers; apartments include resident-activated alarm switches, security cameras, a central fire alarm system connected to the San Marcos Fire Department, a sitting room, a laundry room, and a community room |
| Who it serves | Low-income elderly and/or disabled residents |
| Payment types it states | Project-Based Section 8 |
| Website | https://smpha.org/springtown-villa/ |
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 Springtown Villa
Where is Springtown Villa located?
Springtown Villa is at 503 Springtown Way, San Marcos, TX 78666.
How do I contact Springtown Villa?
Call Springtown Villa at 512 396-3363.
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.