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Best Independent Living in Hartford, CT

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 7 independent living communities in Hartford, CT using Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in CT
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Jan 2026
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Avg Walk Score: 50/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Hartford, CT. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 139The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Hartford, CT. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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
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Overview of Brookdale Chatfield

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. 

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Overview of Avery Heights Assisted Living and Memory Care

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.

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Overview of The Hearth at Glastonbury

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. 

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Overview of The Residence at Brookside

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.

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Overview of Underwood Elderly Apartment Homes

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.

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Overview of Horace Bushnell

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.

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Overview of Avery Heights

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.

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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.