Hill Top Homes

Overview of Hill Top Homes

Spend a blissful retirement at Hill Top Homes, a distinguished 62+ community in Norwalk, CT, offering independent living. The community features purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and convenience. Residents also enjoy hassle-free living with laundry rooms on each floor and maintenance services.

With nearby recreational sites and delightful local amenities, residents have easy access to their needs and preferences. Residents can also prepare their meals according to their dietary needs with convenient apartment features. The community is ideal for those looking to live comfortably in their golden years, especially with its friendly setting and state-of-the-art amenities.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #124 / 237Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 124th out of 237 homes we track in Connecticut for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Connecticut facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
47 / 100

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency call system, Sprinkler fire suppression system, Security intercom

Additional Policies & Features

Admission CriteriaEligibility is limited to families with at least one member who is 62 years or older.
Minimum Age62+
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Laundry
Specific Programsprograms provided by a Resident Services Coordinator
Volunteer Program

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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: 2 Bed / 3 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Address 3.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Norwalk's city center to Hill Top Homes's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Independent Living around Norwalk

Info below is compiled from the CT Dept. of Public Health (DPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
The Residence at Selleck‘s Woods
IL
AL
MC
RC
Darien
102
Facility 102
CT AVG 109
Rank #46 / 94
No
49
Facility 49
CT AVG 48
Rank #114 / 237
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
CT AVG 16
Rank #82 / 115
6
6
Facility 6
CT AVG 19
Rank #40 / 102
1.0
Facility 1.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #35 / 102
Hill Top Homes
IL
Norwalk-No
47
Facility 47
CT AVG 48
Rank #124 / 237
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Atria Senior Living Darien
IL
AL
RC
Darien (Noroton)-Yes
30
Facility 30
CT AVG 48
Rank #174 / 237
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
15
Facility 15
CT AVG 16
Rank #58 / 115
1
0
Facility 0
CT AVG 19
Rank #1 / 102
0.0
Facility 0.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #1 / 102
The Residence at Westport
IL
AL
MC
RC
Westport (Staples)-No
58
Facility 58
CT AVG 48
Rank #86 / 237
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
CT AVG 16
Rank #89 / 115
4
3
Facility 3
CT AVG 19
Rank #29 / 102
0.8
Facility 0.8
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #31 / 102
The Marvin
IL
Norwalk (East Norwalk)-No
71
Facility 71
CT AVG 48
Rank #56 / 237
Private Apartments----

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Connecticut

Hill Top Homes is located in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Connecticut.

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Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders

CHCPE

Age 65+
General Connecticut resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits State-funded: ~$1,600/month; Medicaid: ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $1,600 (state), $2,000 (Medicaid, individual).
CT

Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$70/day) Meals Respite (up to 14 days/year)

Statewide Respite Care Program

CT Respite Care

Age
General Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
CT

Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day)

Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)

Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program

Age 62+
General Connecticut resident, frail but not needing 24/7 care, resides in CHSP-eligible housing.
Income Limits (2025) ~$41,000/year individual, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Not specified; focus is income-based.
CT

Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.

Benefits
Personal care (3-5 hours/day) Meals ($5-$7/meal) Housekeeping Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Connecticut Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Connecticut resident, enrolled in Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (individual, QMB); ~$3,380/month (SLMB); ~$3,598/month (ALMB)—adjusted annually.
Asset Limits None since 2023 policy change.
CT

Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Hill Top Homes

Is Hill Top Homes in a walkable area?

Hill Top Homes has a walk score of 47. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Hill Top Homes?

No, Hill Top Homes has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Hill Top Homes?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Hill Top Homes in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Hill Top Homes?

Hill Top Homes is located at 212 Rowayton Ave, Norwalk, CT 06853.

What is the phone number of Hill Top Homes?

(203) 866-8447 will put you in contact with the team at Hill Top Homes.

Does Hill Top Homes provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Hill Top Homes is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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