Horace Bushnell

Overview of Horace Bushnell

Maintain independence in retirement at Horace Bushnell Congregate Homes, a purposely built accommodation in Hartford, CT, offering residential care. Here, residents are well-cared for with top-tier care from a kind and well-trained team available around the clock. Beautiful and cozy living spaces are provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

With a carefully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs conducted, residents can spend their days as they please for leisure and wellness. Delicious and well-balanced meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community’s dedicated services and well-maintained amenities create the ideal setting where residents can thrive in their golden years.

By The Numbers

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Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #50 / 262Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 50th out of 262 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.
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What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Apartment

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC( (Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)):
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.
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.
Horace Bushnell
IL
Hartford (Upper Albany)-No
74
Facility 74
CT AVG 48
Rank #50 / 262
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Brookdale Chatfield
IL
AL
MC
West Hartford (Corbin's Corner)-Yes
58
Facility 58
CT AVG 48
Rank #94 / 262
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
CT AVG 15
Rank #85 / 132
-7
1
Facility 1
CT AVG 19
Rank #15 / 102
0.1
Facility 0.1
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #15 / 102
Avery Heights
IL
CCRC(
Hartford (South West)-Yes
37
Facility 37
CT AVG 48
Rank #169 / 262
-
17
Facility 17
CT AVG 15
Rank #45 / 132
-23
120
Facility 120
CT AVG 19
Rank #94 / 102
5.2
Facility 5.2
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #91 / 102
Avery Heights Assisted Living and Memory Care
IL
CCRC(
Hartford (South West)-Yes
39
Facility 39
CT AVG 48
Rank #161 / 262
1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
CT AVG 15
Rank #45 / 132
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Anthology of Farmington
IL
AL
MC
Farmington-Yes
26
Facility 26
CT AVG 48
Rank #195 / 262
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
CT AVG 15
Rank #73 / 132
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Connecticut

Horace Bushnell is located in Hartford, 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 Horace Bushnell

What neighborhood is Horace Bushnell in?

Horace Bushnell is in the Upper Albany neighborhood of Hartford.

Is Horace Bushnell in a walkable area?

Horace Bushnell has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at Horace Bushnell?

No, Horace Bushnell has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Horace Bushnell?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Horace Bushnell in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Horace Bushnell?

Horace Bushnell is located at 51 Vine St. #1A, Hartford, CT 06112.

What is the phone number of Horace Bushnell?

(860) 549-4877 will put you in contact with the team at Horace Bushnell.

Does Horace Bushnell provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Horace Bushnell 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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