Transitional Housing for Homeless Seniors

Serving Seniors’ Transitional Housing Program (THP) helps homeless seniors get off the streets by providing transitional housing and supportive services as a direct stepping stone to permanent affordable housing. THP clients live rent-free in a studio unit at the Sara Frances Hometel for 90-120 days while meeting weekly with a case manager at the Gary & Mary West Senior Wellness Center to access permanent affordable housing and address their most pressing issues.

To date, this program has helped over 800 clients find permanent, affordable housing throughout San Diego County and become entirely self-sufficient.

Shallow Rental Subsidy Program

The proposed shallow subsidy program is designed to address the crisis of homelessness among older adults by improving housing stability for low-income older adults who, without financial assistance, may be at risk of losing their housing. Learn more

Permanent Supportive Housing

Serving Seniors’ affiliate entities Senior Housing Corporation and City Heights Senior Housing Corporation own 529 units of affordable senior housing.  Serving Seniors provides meals, social services and socialization opportunities to senior residents. Our residences are located within walking distance of public transportation, pharmacies, shopping centers, and restaurants, and rent is capped at 35-45% of the Area Median Income.

  • Harris Family Senior Residence

    Opened Fall 2022, the Harris Family Senior Residence is Serving Seniors newest affordable housing community and the first intergenerational site! The community provides 78 family units and 117 one-bedroom units for seniors. All residents have access to Serving Seniors case management and support services onsite.

  • Potiker City Heights Residence

    Potiker City Heights Residence, in City Heights, offers 150 studios and one-bedroom apartments. Amenities include complete kitchens in each unit, central AC/heating, patio, storage, a dining room, community/TV room, underground parking, and on-site meals, nurses, and social workers.

  • Potiker Family Senior Residence

    Located in the East Village community of downtown San Diego, Potiker Family Senior Residence offers 200 studio apartments and a range of amenities such as a fitness room, vegetable garden, community room, computer lab/library room, laundry facilities, full-time security, and on-site meals, nurses, and social workers.

  • Schmale Family Senior Residence

    Located in Ramona, Cali., this residence offers 62 units of affordable housing for low-income special needs seniors, including those with disabilities, mental health issues, and a history of homelessness. Amenities include access to onsite case management, complete kitchens in each unit, central AC/heating, patio, community room with TV and full kitchen, computer lab, laundry facilities and parking.

  • New senior affordable housing coming to Clairemont. Click for more information

    OPENING January 2025 - Messina Senior Apartments

    Project Details:

    5255 Mt. Etna Drive
    San Diego, CA 92117

    78 units (studio and one-bedroom)

    Income and age restrictions

    Age 62+
    Rental range between $1,038 - $1,892*

    Interest list is open as of July 8th. Contact: (858) 643-5750