Hartford Retirement Village, Inc.

Overview of Hartford Retirement Village, INC.

Hartford Retirement Village is a 38-bed assisted living community in Hartford, Alabama. It’s where residents get personal care and daily support while being independent. Nestled on State Highway 52, the community stands in an average walkable area, so some errands are accessible on foot. Most trips, however, necessitate a car.

The heart of daily life at Hartford Retirement Village is grounded in attentive care and thoughtful amenities. It offers 24-hour staffing to bolster residents with their daily needs, ranging from personal care to medication management. Meals are an authentic highlight: three home-cooked meals are prepared daily by a full-time dietician and served in a captivating dining room, ensuring nutrition is not outsourced but built into the daily rhythm. On top of meals, residents gain from housekeeping and laundry services, health monitoring, and utilities included in their monthly cost, which simplifies budgeting and excludes common worries regarding variable expenses. The community keeps up a full-time in-house beauty salon, so residents have easy access to hair and grooming care with no need to leave the home. A community parlor and library provide gathering spaces for tranquil time or connection with others, while outdoor spaces offer a change of scenery and fresh air. Hartford Retirement Village also plans an activities calendar to keep residents engaged and structure their days. The facility, starting at $2,250 monthly, offers a small-scale, residential setting where daily support and good food work hand in hand to help residents live with comfort.

(334) 588-2306 3boyspines@gmail.com

38-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 55 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusRegular

CountyGeneva

Hartford Retirement Village, Inc. is administrated by Gloria Jane Shepard.

Profit StatusCorporation

Emergency SystemsCall buttons in each room, sprinkler system, smoke and fire detection.

24-Hour Staffing

Three Home-Cooked Meals

Snacks

Housekeeping

Laundry

Health Monitoring

Paid Utilities

In-House Beauty Salon

Planned Activities

Community Parlor

Library

Outdoor Spaces

ActivitiesCalendar of planned activities.

Religious ServicesWeekly services in chapel.

Starting Price$2,250 per month

Monthly Base Fee$2,250

Food DescriptionThree home-cooked meals served in an attractive dining room, cooked by a full-time dietician.

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled

General Alabama resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care but can live in community with support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

Must be assessed by a nurse for nursing home-level care need.

Benefits

In-home personal care (4-6 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$50/day avg.) Home-delivered meals Case management

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)

General Alabama resident.

Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits Not applicable.

Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.

Benefits

In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$50/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

AL SenioRx

Age 55+

General Alabama resident, chronic illness requiring daily medication, not fully covered by other drug plans.

Income Limits ~$3,000/month individual, varies by AAA

Asset Limits Not strictly enforced; income-focused.

High ROI; saved $43.5M for 6,825 participants in FY 2022.

Benefits

Prescription cost reduction (avg. $6,300/year savings per participant) Medication management support

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

Age 60+ priority

General Alabama resident, own or rent home, low-income status.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual

Asset Limits Not applicable; income-driven.

Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.

Benefits

Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000 in annual energy savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AL Section 202

Age 62+

General Alabama resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,500/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county

Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned

High demand in urban areas like Birmingham; limited units statewide.

Benefits

Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

Age —

General Caregivers of Alabama residents aged 60+ needing assistance with 3+ daily activities; no age limit for caregivers.

Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing based on recipient’s income e.g., ~$2,500/month threshold

Asset Limits Not applicable; focus on need.

Prioritizes caregivers with greatest economic/social need; complements respite programs like AL Lifespan Respite.

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplemental supplies (e.g., $200/year avg.)

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The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.


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Is Hartford Retirement Village, Inc. in a walkable area?

Hartford Retirement Village, Inc. has a walk score of 55. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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.

Are there photos of Hartford Retirement Village, Inc.?

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What is the address of Hartford Retirement Village, Inc.?

Hartford Retirement Village, Inc. is located at 12196 East State Hwy. 52.

What is the phone number of Hartford Retirement Village, Inc.?

(334) 588-2306 will put you in contact with the team at Hartford Retirement Village, Inc..

What county is Hartford Retirement Village, Inc. located in?

Hartford Retirement Village, Inc. is in Geneva County.

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