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Webster Towers

An Affordable and Stylish Senior Living Community

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Webster Towers Scranton PA

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Webster Towers Scranton | Senior Apartment Complex

You’re Home on the Hill!

Thank you for your interest in Webster Towers.  We are a community built up rather than out!

If you are considering a move to a safe, affordable and stylish senior living community that offers numerous activities and personal amenities, you have found it at Webster Towers.  We invite you to make an appointment for a personal tour.  We are sure you’ll be impressed!

Give us a call or send an e-mail and we’ll be pleased to show you the crown jewel of this Scranton neighborhood. We hope to see you soon!

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Webster Towers is an eight-story, senior apartment complex located at 500 North Webster Avenue in the historical and beautiful Hill Section neighborhood of Scranton, Pennsylvania.  Originally sponsored by the Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania, it opened its doors in 1976 and is a nonsectarian, nonprofit organization providing housing for seniors and persons with mobility disabilities who need the assessible features of the building.

In addition to providing apartments, Webster Towers also offers an opportunity for socialization through various activities. Holiday parties, gatherings for Bingo and games of all types, topical speakers, entertainers, and bi-weekly prepared midday meals are only a few of the opportunities for seniors to interact.

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Friendly, warm, welcoming group. There’s plenty of activities. You’re free to join in or stay in your apartment.

Gloria Miller

Very clean,quiet and well kept ! Management is always accessible. The grounds are professionally kept all year long. This is one great place.

Patrick Gordon

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Amenities

Webster Towers consists of 85 apartments on seven floors with a laundry room and trash nook on each floor. The first floor is comprised of staff offices and a large, multi-use community room.

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Apartment Options

From a cozy one-bedroom layout to a large 900+ square foot deluxe two bedroom floor plan, you’re able to find the perfect solution to enjoy comfortable and stylish senior living.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Webster Towers Inc. is a nonprofit corporation formed in 1972 with a board of directors, some of whom have been active members for many years. They are all volunteers and receive no compensation for their services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns Webster Towers?

Webster Towers Inc. is a nonprofit corporation formed in 1972 with a board of directors, some of whom have been active members for many years. They are all volunteers and receive no compensation for their services.  They opened Webster Towers for leasing in 1976.

What are the eligibility requirements?

Individual applicants must be age 62 or older.  If two persons apply for an apartment, the head of the household must be 62 or older.  For persons with a mobility disability, Webster Towers can admit 10% of the community, as long as the applicant is 18 years and older and needs the accessible features of Webster Towers as verified independely by a health provider.

Are there income limits?

Webster Towers offers apartments to persons of all financial circumstances. For those needing financial assistance, subsidies are available for eligible persons through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). For those whose income is over the current income limit set by HUD, apartments are available at the current market rent regardless of income.

How many apartments are there?

There are 85 apartments:  72 one bedroom, 7 standard two bedroom and 6 deluxe two bedroom. All apartments are on floors 2 – 8 with the first floor reserved for offices and community room for programs and social gatherings of all kinds.

Do I have to sign a lease?

Yes, a one year lease is required which will automatically renew itself every 30 days after the first year, unless a written notice of intent to move is received 30 days in advance of your move from Webster Towers.

What is the difference between the two size two bedroom apartments?

The Standard two bedroom apartment was a conversion of an efficiency and a one bedroom apartment.  The Deluxe two bedroom apartment is a conversion of two –  one bedroom apartments.

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