Episcopal House
Episcopal House
1440 Walnut Street,
Allentown, PA 18102
610-821-0311
Welcome to Episcopal House!
A Way of Life, Not Simply a Place to Live.
Episcopal House is a 19-story apartment complex at 15th and Walnut Streets in Allentown. It was erected and is managed by Episcopal Housing of the Lehigh Valley, Inc., and is sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem.
Serving the needs of low and middle income elderly, Episcopal House is designed to be a way of life, not simply a place to live.
Apartments are of two types. One is an efficiency unit with combination living room and bedroom. The other type has a living room and separate bedroom. Both types have a kitchen and bath, and are air-conditioned. In addition, Episcopal House offers several recreation areas, a chapel. library, comfortable lounges, beauty salon, laundromat, snack bar, and a public restaurant.
The objective of Episcopal House is to create an environment in which elderly residents can live independently with dignity. In the event a resident becomes ill or requires care in a nursing or convalescent home, that care will be the responsibility of the individual and his or her family.
LOCATION
"The way of life" begins with the neighborhood in which Episcopal House is located. The area is largely residential and the grounds beautifully landscaped. Park benches on the patio invite residents to enjoy the beauty and comfort outdoors.
Limited off-street parking facilities are available to the residents. Public transportation stops at the front door, making nearby shopping areas easily accessible. An abundance of medical services are readily available in the neighborhood.
PROGRAMS
A "Program Committee" of residents provides a variety of regularly scheduled events and entertainment.
A coordinating office brings to Episcopal House the services of the City of Allentown, Lehigh County, and the Diocese.
GENERAL INFO AND RATES
Episcopal Housing of the Lehigh Valley, Inc. is a not for profit Pennsylvania corporation that owns and operates Episcopal House in Allentown.
This building was sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem in 1968.
The building is funded and subsidized by the Federal Government through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developments (HUD) Section 202 Loan Program and Rental Subsidy Program (15 subsidized units only).
The main purpose of the Corporation is to provide housing for persons over the age of 62.
Episcopal House is a smoke free environment.
Effective July 1, 2008
The rent for a one bedroom apartment is...... $448.00 a month
The rent for a studio apartment is...... $345.00 a month
Utilities and cable are included.
Maximum income allowed:
single person - $36,900 a year
two (2) persons - $42,150 a year
Income includes Social Security, pension, interest from investments,
2.0% of other assets such as home, property, etc.
All income must be reported and verified by our office.
Your application is recorded the day it is received in this office.
Some amenities of Episcopal House are:
- Activity Rooms/ resident activities
- Beauty Salon
- Chapel
- Food Market (Friday)
- Laundry Room
- Wellness Clinic (1st Monday of every month)
- Library
- LANTA Bus Line
- Restaurant
- Social Service coordinator
- Utility Room on every floor
ALLENTOWN DELI
The Allentown Deli is newly opened at the Episcopal House and is serving residents and the public alike.
Now available Appetizers, Burgers, Hot Sadwiches, Hoagies, Cold and Hot Wraps, Specialty Sandwiches, Panini Sandwiches, and Dinners.
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