What's the starting age for senior housing not nursing homes, but more like Medicaid assistance for assisted living or living independently?

I don't think there is an age limit with an AL. They are usually private owned. As long as you meet the criteria and you can pay privately, ur in. Medicaid does not usually pay for Independent living or ALs. In my state, after paying at least two years privately in an AL, medicaid will pay if the AL has not reached what they allow in % of residents allowed on it. Medicaid does offer in home care and care in a Long term facility as long as you meet income requirements.

HUD has Senior housing and rent is 30% of your income. You need to be 65. There is Senior low income housing that may start at 55, 62 or 65. Medicaid does not pay for these. You may be able to get a HUD voucher though but it won't be an instant thing. You need to apply and it depends on if they have met their quota.

If it's for you: at sixty, you would probably be eligible. The best thing to do is have a look at three or four places and see what their admissions criteria are.

Ssenior communities are typically 55+.

Assisted & Independent living facilities are usually self-pay. However, check if your state has IL facilities that offer income based or low income apartments. 62 is the minimum age in some states.

It really depends greatly on the individual. My mother enteted AL after a bad fall. She also had aortic stenosis,was not bathing properly,had suffered an ischemic stroke. She was around 82. I am her only child. I did not live near enough to look after her care. I was told in the hospital that she really should not be living alone.

Il is different. I would say that environment is suited for people who can care for themselves but may not want all the responsibility involved that living alone may entail.