Caribe Towers

Q: What neighborhood is Caribe Towers in?

Caribe Towers is in the North Philadelphia neighborhood.

Q: Is Caribe Towers in a walkable area?

Caribe Towers has a walk score of 81. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Q: What is the phone number of Caribe Towers?

(215) 425 7410 (office); alt. 215 426 1405; toll‑free 800 201 9989 will put you in contact with the team at Caribe Towers.

Q: Is Caribe Towers Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Caribe Towers is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

Overview of Caribe Towers

Discover Caribe Towers, a remarkable multifamily development nestled at 3231-65 N. 2nd Street in Philadelphia, PA. Specifically designed for low-income seniors aged 62 and over, Caribe Towers offers 57 units of affordable housing within the vibrant Caribe Development Zone of the St. Hugh Neighborhood. With a prime location and a focus on meeting the unique needs of elderly residents, this community provides a range of amenities including coin-operated laundry facilities, a furnished community room accommodating up to 75 people, a spacious lobby, and secure intercom access.

Completed in 2005 through collaborative efforts and support from various organizations such as the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, Caribe Towers is committed to providing a supportive and dignified environment that allows residents to age-in-place by connecting them with essential community services through our Resident Services Program.

Walk Score: 81 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What does this home offer?

Minimum Age: 55

Transportation Services

Types of Care at Caribe Towers

Assisted Living

Community HealthChoices (CHC)

PA Medicaid CHC

Age 65+ or disabled

General Pennsylvania resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

PA OPTIONS

Age 60+

General Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies by region

Asset Limits $8,000 individual

Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

Age 55+

General PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General PA resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Pennsylvania LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized

General PA resident, low-income household.

Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.

Cash grants and crisis aid; serves ~600,000 households annually.

Benefits

Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —

General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.

High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits

Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Supplies (~$2,000/year) Caregiver training

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Pennsylvania SCSEP

Age 55+

General unemployed, low-income, PA resident.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL

Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

Benefits

Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General PA resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Age 65+

General PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).

Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security

Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.

Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.

Benefits

Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Pennsylvania SFMNP

Age 60+

General PA resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.

Benefits

Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

4.7 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Philadelphia's city center to Caribe Towers's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.01 miles to nearest hospital (Temple University Hospital - Main Campus)

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What neighborhood is Caribe Towers in?

Caribe Towers is in the North Philadelphia neighborhood.

Is Caribe Towers in a walkable area?

Caribe Towers has a walk score of 81. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the phone number of Caribe Towers?

(215) 425 7410 (office); alt. 215 426 1405; toll‑free 800 201 9989 will put you in contact with the team at Caribe Towers.

Is Caribe Towers Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Caribe Towers is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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