Mt Carmel Congregate Housing

Overview of Mt Carmel Congregate Housing

Featuring 30 efficiency and one-bedroom apartments, Mt. Carmel Congregate Housing is a retirement home in Hamden, Connecticut. The community has an income requirement and accommodates older adults aged 62+ who require assistance with activities of daily living. Along with 24-hour care coverage, a visiting nurse visits monthly for blood pressure checks. Meals and utilities are also included in the monthly rent, while housekeeping services are provided to enrich residents’ daily living.

Pet therapy, musical entertainment, and sitting exercise are available to promote physical, emotional, and mental wellness. The community also features a central dining room, a common room, and a laundry area, promoting socialization and comfort. With a Walk Score of 59, the community’s neighborhood in Hamden is relatively walkable, allowing residents to access nearby amenities and services on foot. This retirement home can be an appealing option for senior living in Connecticut, particularly for those seeking affordable accommodations with access to assistance with personal needs.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #81 / 237Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 81st 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.
59 / 100

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Admission CriteriaApplicants must be 62 years of age or older and have temporary or periodic difficulties with one or more essential activities of daily living.
Minimum Age62
HousekeepingYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Laundry
Housekeeping
Specific ProgramsDaily Social hour, Card Games, Bingo, Arts and Crafts, Pizza Parties, Musical Entertainment, Weekly Movies, Ice Cream Socials, Pet Therapy, Sittercize

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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

Managed by Hazelann B. Cook

Executive Director

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Address 1.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Hamden's city center to Mt Carmel Congregate Housing's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Brightview Shelton
IL
AL
MC
Shelton
270
Facility 270
CT AVG 109
Rank #6 / 94
Yes
33
Facility 33
CT AVG 48
Rank #165 / 237
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
CT AVG 16
Rank #82 / 115
82.2%
Facility 82.2%
CT AVG 83.3%
Rank #56 / 81
-6
2
Facility 2
CT AVG 19
Rank #24 / 102
0.3
Facility 0.3
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #16 / 102
Spring Meadows
IL
AL
MC
RC
Trumbull (Tashua)
99
Facility 99
CT AVG 109
Rank #50 / 94
No
20
Facility 20
CT AVG 48
Rank #191 / 237
studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
5
Facility 5
CT AVG 16
Rank #89 / 115
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CT AVG 83.3%
Rank #1 / 81
-5
2
Facility 2
CT AVG 19
Rank #24 / 102
0.4
Facility 0.4
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #24 / 102
3030 Park by Senior Living Hospitality
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Bridgeport
23
Facility 23
CT AVG 109
Rank #89 / 94
No
45
Facility 45
CT AVG 48
Rank #132 / 237
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
CT AVG 16
Rank #24 / 115
92.2%
Facility 92.2%
CT AVG 83.3%
Rank #31 / 81
-2
1
Facility 1
CT AVG 19
Rank #15 / 102
0.5
Facility 0.5
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #25 / 102
Four Corners Rest Home, Inc.
IL
Milford (Wildermere Beach)
18
Facility 18
CT AVG 109
Rank #90 / 94
No
72
Facility 72
CT AVG 48
Rank #55 / 237
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
18
Facility 18
CT AVG 16
Rank #29 / 115
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CT AVG 83.3%
Rank #54 / 81
A+1
3
Facility 3
CT AVG 19
Rank #29 / 102
3.0
Facility 3.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #67 / 102
Mt Carmel Congregate Housing
IL
Hamden-No
59
Facility 59
CT AVG 48
Rank #81 / 237
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mt Carmel Congregate Housing

Is Mt Carmel Congregate Housing in a walkable area?

Mt Carmel Congregate Housing has a walk score of 59. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at Mt Carmel Congregate Housing?

No, Mt Carmel Congregate Housing has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Mt Carmel Congregate Housing?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Mt Carmel Congregate Housing in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Mt Carmel Congregate Housing?

Mt Carmel Congregate Housing is located at 33 Woodruff St, Hamden, CT 06518.

What is the phone number of Mt Carmel Congregate Housing?

(203) 248-9376 will put you in contact with the team at Mt Carmel Congregate Housing.

Does Mt Carmel Congregate Housing provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Mt Carmel Congregate Housing 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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