HarborChase of Branford
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Branford, CT

HarborChase of Branford

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Branford, CT

Overview of HarborChase of Branford

HarborChase of Branford offers assisted living and memory care. It is a luxurious community that provides a comfortable environment in a stimulating atmosphere. The senior living community ensures residents can create memorable moments through the elevated lifestyle and experiences. Just as sophisticated and graceful as any other of their sister communities, HarborChase of Branford makes residents thrive in its charming environment.

As a member of the HarborChase community, Branford is a senior living community, and being a resident means you are celebrated every day. The community is about raising the standard of simple everyday living– they boast their daily-chef-cooked meals, restaurant, restaurant-style dining, hair salon, fitness center, library and fireplace, and courtyard with fountain. Their professional care staff is committed to ensuring residents can live their best life possible the HarborChase way.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 130 Rank #12 / 64Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 12th out of 64 assisted living communities we track in Connecticut for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Connecticut facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #77 / 84Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 77th out of 84 assisted living communities we track in Connecticut for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Connecticut facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
2 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #111 / 121Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 111th out of 121 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
9 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #27 / 57Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 27th out of 57 assisted living communities we track in Connecticut for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Connecticut average, with its Statewide rank out of 57. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
90% This home usually has limited availability
Higher than the Connecticut average: 82.1%
Occupied beds
117 / 130
About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price
$4,395/Month

License Details

StatusActive
IssuanceOctober 16, 2023
ExpirationSeptember 30, 2027
License Number248

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Additional Services

1 service
Transitional Memory Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsRestaurants

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Inspection History

In Connecticut, the Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section conducts mandatory inspections and unannounced surveys to monitor the quality of care in long-term facilities.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
0 deficiencies 2 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Connecticut state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. Connecticut state average
Overall vs. CT average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Connecticut average:
• Total deficiencies (100% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCT Averagevs. CT Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 044.0 This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (0 vs. CT avg 44).↓ 100% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCT Averagevs. CT Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 213.0 This facility has had 85% fewer total inspections than the Connecticut average (2 vs. CT avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 85% fewer

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Building Type: 3-storey

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Address 2.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Branford's city center to HarborChase of Branford's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Branford

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.
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.
The Village at Mariner‘s Point
AL
MC
RC
East Haven (Momauguin)
136
Facility 136
CT AVG 91
Rank #8 / 64
Yes
19
Facility 19
CT AVG 39
Rank #91 / 121
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
CT AVG 16
Rank #27 / 84
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CT AVG 82.1%
Rank #1 / 57
A+9
17
Facility 17
CT AVG 19
Rank #60 / 76
1.9
Facility 1.9
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #54 / 76
HarborChase of Branford
AL
MC
Branford (Short Beach Historic District)
130
Facility 130
CT AVG 91
Rank #12 / 64
Yes
9
Facility 9
CT AVG 39
Rank #111 / 121
-
2
Facility 2
CT AVG 16
Rank #77 / 84
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
CT AVG 82.1%
Rank #27 / 57
-2
0
Facility 0
CT AVG 19
Rank #1 / 76
0.0
Facility 0.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #1 / 76
Atria Larson Place
AL
IL
MC
RC
Hamden (Whitneyville)
113
Facility 113
CT AVG 91
Rank #18 / 64
Yes
50
Facility 50
CT AVG 39
Rank #36 / 121
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
15
Facility 15
CT AVG 16
Rank #44 / 84
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
CT AVG 82.1%
Rank #30 / 57
-4
3
Facility 3
CT AVG 19
Rank #28 / 76
0.8
Facility 0.8
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #30 / 76
Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden
AL
MC
RC
Hamden (Beecher Heights)
105
Facility 105
CT AVG 91
Rank #21 / 64
Yes
41
Facility 41
CT AVG 39
Rank #60 / 121
-
29
Facility 29
CT AVG 16
Rank #7 / 84
94.3%
Facility 94.3%
CT AVG 82.1%
Rank #17 / 57
C-6
11
Facility 11
CT AVG 19
Rank #52 / 76
1.8
Facility 1.8
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #52 / 76
Seacrest Retirement Center
AL
MC
RC
West Haven
75
Facility 75
CT AVG 91
Rank #37 / 64
Yes
22
Facility 22
CT AVG 39
Rank #86 / 121
Private Rooms
23
Facility 23
CT AVG 16
Rank #22 / 84
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
CT AVG 82.1%
Rank #39 / 57
A+3
6
Facility 6
CT AVG 19
Rank #38 / 76
2.0
Facility 2.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #55 / 76

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CT assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Connecticut

HarborChase of Branford is located in Branford, 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 HarborChase of Branford

What neighborhood is HarborChase of Branford in?

HarborChase of Branford is in the Short Beach Historic District neighborhood of Branford.

Is HarborChase of Branford in a walkable area?

HarborChase of Branford has a walk score of 9. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of HarborChase of Branford?

According to CT state health department records, HarborChase of Branford's license number is 248.

When does HarborChase of Branford's license expire?

According to CT state health department records, HarborChase of Branford's license expires on September 30, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at HarborChase of Branford?

HarborChase of Branford's occupancy is 90%.

How long has HarborChase of Branford been in business?

HarborChase of Branford has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at HarborChase of Branford?

Yes, HarborChase of Branford allows residents to bring their pets.

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