Sunshine Senior Residence
Assisted Living · Stamford, CT

Sunshine Senior Residence

Assisted Living · Stamford, CT

Overview of Sunshine Senior Residence

Sunshine Senior Residence is an assisted living community located in Stamford, CT. Staff assist with dressing, bathing, and medication, while every resident retains a private apartment to return to. Brief stays for respite care are also available for families when their regular caregiver must travel or requires time to recuperate.

Units consist of studios, one-bedroom apartments, or two-bedroom apartments. A studio has one room for all activities, whereas a two-bedroom gives a couple space to move in together. Pet ownership is permitted for residents.

To remain active, there are exercise classes, walking paths, a fitness center, and games available. Social outings and movie screenings occupy the schedule, and the building has its own beauty salon.

The Walk Score is 85, placing it in the very walkable category. Most errands are within walking distance, allowing a person who doesn’t drive to still venture out independently. The fit is an individual who requires daily assistance yet prefers to keep their own residence, or a family needing a temporary solution for a period.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #4 / 120Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 4th out of 120 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.
85 / 100

About This Community

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesEmergency system, either pull cord or wireless pendant.

Additional Services

4 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Short Term Stays
Transportation
Housekeeping

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Visitor PolicyVisitors are always welcome to visit you and stay in your apartment.
Overnight GuestsGuest room accommodations available, subject to availability.
Minimum Age55+
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Library
Beauty Salon
Walking Paths
Movie Theater
Wellness Center
Activities
Games
Exercise Classes
Social Outings
Travel
Movie Screenings
Bingo
Card Games
Happy Hours
Birthday Celebrations
Day Trips
Signature ProgramsEZ Move Program with Sunshine

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom

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Address 0.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Stamford's city center to Sunshine Senior Residence's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.91 miles to nearest hospital (Stamford Hospital)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Connecticut

Sunshine Senior Residence is located in Stamford, 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 Sunshine Senior Residence

What neighborhood is Sunshine Senior Residence in?

Sunshine Senior Residence is in the Ridgeway-Bulls Head neighborhood of Stamford.

Is Sunshine Senior Residence in a walkable area?

Sunshine Senior Residence has a walk score of 85. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at Sunshine Senior Residence?

Yes, Sunshine Senior Residence allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Sunshine Senior Residence?

The team at Sunshine Senior Residence can be reached at theseeyes@sunshineret.com.

Are there photos of Sunshine Senior Residence?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Sunshine Senior Residence in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Sunshine Senior Residence provide?

Sunshine Senior Residence offers Assisted Living.

What is the address of Sunshine Senior Residence?

Sunshine Senior Residence is located at 27 5Th St, Stamford, CT 06905.

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