
Compare Independent Living around Hartford (Metro Area)
| Brookdale Chatfield | IL AL MC | West Hartford (Corbin's Corner) | 84
Facility
84
CT AVG
111
Rank
#76 / 123 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
CT AVG
47
Rank
#94 / 264 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9
Facility
9
CT AVG
15
Rank
#83 / 132 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
CT AVG
84.6%
Rank
#1 / 101 | 9 | 1
Facility
1
CT AVG
19
Rank
#18 / 111 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#18 / 111 |
| Avery Heights Assisted Living and Memory Care | IL | Hartford (South West) | - | Yes |
39
Facility
39
CT AVG
47
Rank
#161 / 264 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 17
Facility
17
CT AVG
15
Rank
#45 / 132 | - | 8 | 0
Facility
0
CT AVG
19
Rank
#1 / 111 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#1 / 111 |
| The Hearth at Glastonbury | IL AL MC RC | Glastonbury | - | Yes |
13
Facility
13
CT AVG
47
Rank
#239 / 264 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - |
| The Residence at Brookside | IL AL MC RC | Avon (Avon Park North) | - | Yes |
47
Facility
47
CT AVG
47
Rank
#135 / 264 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - |
| Underwood Elderly Apartment Homes | IL | Hartford (Frog Hollow) | - | Yes |
81
Facility
81
CT AVG
47
Rank
#37 / 264 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - |
| Avery Heights | IL NH | Hartford (South West) | 194
Facility
194
CT AVG
111
Rank
#14 / 123 | No |
37
Facility
37
CT AVG
47
Rank
#169 / 264 | - | 17
Facility
17
CT AVG
15
Rank
#45 / 132 |
23.7%
Facility
23.7%
CT AVG
84.6%
Rank
#101 / 101 | 8 | 120
Facility
120
CT AVG
19
Rank
#98 / 111 | 15.0
Facility
15.0
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#108 / 111 |
| Horace Bushnell | IL | Hartford (Upper Albany) | - | No |
74
Facility
74
CT AVG
47
Rank
#50 / 264 | Apartment | - | - | - | - | - |
Awarded #1 in Customer Satisfaction, Brookdale Chatfield provides exceptional service for independent living, assisted living, and memory care seniors. The home strives to offer a dedicated approach to enhancing the quality of life for seniors needing quality assistance by providing options that cater to each individual’s needs while maintaining independence and individuality. The community is guaranteed to give a resident-centered atmosphere for its seniors, promoting a comfortable and secure living situation.
The lifestyle at Brookdale Chatfield is designed to make lives safe and convenient for everyone. All-inclusive amenities and services include spacious common areas, recreational rooms, housekeeping, and transportation services; management pride itself on its approach to modern assisted living care, unparalleled by its remarkable care staff that offers compassionate care with their service.
Avery Heights is a tightly-knit assisted and memory care living community with quality service in Hartford. The senior living home brings an elevated lifestyle into its elegant and gracious approach to modern-day senior living. Avery Heights is a resident-driven community that has continued to strive to put the needs of its residents first since 1957.
Avery Heights offers a range of services for its residents, such as scheduled local transportation available upon request; a calendar of activities is given to each resident with a list of scheduled classes, outings, and other events; and delicious meals served at the dining room.
The Hearth at Glastonbury offers services for independent living, assisted living, and memory care, one of Hartford’s affordable and trusted senior living communities. The environment offers a warm and comfortable setting for seniors needing assistance with personal care and daily living activities. Staff and residents grow and maintain a level of mutual respect and trust in a secure and supportive environment. The Hearth at Glastonbury strives to have residents live their best life everyday.
The residential lifestyle is designed to be stress-free and maintenance-free; management and staff encourage residents to continue their independence by assisting them with daily living, such as housekeeping, transportation, medication management, meal preparation, and specialized programs.
The Residence at Brookside provides residents with the highest quality of care for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Management makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice given to each resident and ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. The Residence prides itself on being a renowned home– enriched by diversity, elevated by accommodations, and enhanced by lifestyle.
The lifestyle at The Residences is an easy and worry-free community; through the community’s extensive services, residents can live a fulfilling everyday life. Some all-inclusive features include ALDs, medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs.
Spend your golden years at Underwood Elderly Apartment Homes, a distinguished community set in the harmonious neighborhood of Hartford, CT, offering independent living. Featuring fully furnished and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents’ comfort and convenience. With income restrictions, those with low incomes are welcome to spend their retirement in the community’s welcoming environment.
Residents have easy access to plenty of recreational and wellness opportunities, with iconic landmarks and thriving local amenities nearby. With convenient kitchen features, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to live independently in retirement.
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.
Avery Heights is a tightly-knit senior living community with quality service in Hartford. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care, they bring an elevated lifestyle into their elegant and gracious approach to modern-day senior living. Avery Heights is a resident-driven community that strives to put the needs of its residents first since 1957.
Avery Heights offers a range of services for its residents, such as scheduled local transportation available upon request; a calendar of activities is given to each resident with a list of scheduled classes, outings, and other events; and delicious meals served at the dining room.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
01
Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
02
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
03
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
04
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
05
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
06
Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Hartford, CT
What is the average cost of independent living in Hartford, CT?
The average monthly cost of independent living in Hartford, CT is approximately $3,066. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for independent living in Hartford, CT?
Independent living in Hartford, CT typically ranges from $1,100 to $5,060 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
How many licensed independent living communities are there in Hartford, CT?
According to state licensing records, there are approximately 81 licensed independent living communities in Hartford, CT.
What is independent living?
Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.
How many independent living communities are listed on this page?
This page features 7 independent living communities in Hartford, CT. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living community in Hartford, CT?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Hartford, CT, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Hartford, CT?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
















