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Hartford Retirement Village, Inc.
Hartford Retirement Village is an assisted living community in Hartford, Alabama. Residents can receive help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication, with medication management and health monitoring built into daily care. The community has 38 beds, making it a smaller setting that may be a good fit for someone who prefers a place where staff and residents can get to know each other.
Assisted living starts at $2,250, giving families a figure to use when budgeting for the entry level of care. Hartford Retirement Village opened in 1988, and Gloria Jane Shepard serves as its administrator. A Walk Score of 55 out of 100 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so residents who no longer drive may be able to complete some errands on foot.
Outdoor spaces are part of daily life here. The ADA approved paved walking track offers a designated place to walk, while the covered patio gives residents somewhere to sit outside; an in house beauty salon also brings salon services into the community. Three home cooked meals are served in a dining room and prepared by a full time dietician, and weekly religious services take place in the chapel.
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Hartford Retirement Village, Inc. is administered by Gloria Jane Shepard.
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Info below is compiled from the AL Dept. of Public Health (ADPH), 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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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| Diversicare of Montgomery | AL HOS MC NH | Montgomery (Forest Park) | 138
Facility
138
AL AVG
63
Rank
#7 / 125 | No |
52
Facility
52
AL AVG
33
Rank
#26 / 146 | SNF (Skilled Nursing) (138) | A+ | Quintella Crawford Jackson |
| Brookdale Northport | AL CCRC IL MC NH SNF | Northport | 83
Facility
83
AL AVG
63
Rank
#24 / 125 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
AL AVG
33
Rank
#36 / 146 | Private Rooms | A+ | Sherry Washington |
| Brookdale University Park | AL IL | Birmingham (South Denver) | 60
Facility
60
AL AVG
63
Rank
#47 / 125 | Yes |
84
Facility
84
AL AVG
33
Rank
#1 / 146 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Brandon Bornstein |
| Brookdale Jones Farm | AL IL | Huntsville (Jones Valley Estates) | 60
Facility
60
AL AVG
63
Rank
#47 / 125 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
AL AVG
33
Rank
#92 / 146 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Heather Brandt |
| Hartford Retirement Village, Inc. | AL | Hartford | 38
Facility
38
AL AVG
63
Rank
#93 / 125 | No |
55
Facility
55
AL AVG
33
Rank
#21 / 146 | - | - | Gloria Jane Shepard |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other AL assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Frequently Asked Questions about Hartford Retirement Village, Inc.
Is Hartford Retirement Village, Inc. in a walkable area?
Hartford Retirement Village, Inc. has a walk score of 55. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Are pets allowed at Hartford Retirement Village, Inc.?
No, Hartford Retirement Village, Inc. has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Hartford Retirement Village, Inc.?
Gloria Jane Shepard is the administrator of Hartford Retirement Village, Inc.
How many beds does Hartford Retirement Village, Inc. have?
Hartford Retirement Village, Inc. has 38 beds.
How much does Hartford Retirement Village, Inc. cost per month?
Pricing at Hartford Retirement Village, Inc. starts at $2,250 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
Are there photos of Hartford Retirement Village, Inc.?
Yes — there are 14 photos of Hartford Retirement Village, Inc. in the photo gallery on this page.
What levels of care does Hartford Retirement Village, Inc. provide?
Hartford Retirement Village, Inc. offers Assisted Living.
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