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Davenport – Dunbar
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Davenport – Dunbar

125 Putnam Ave, Hamden, CT 06517 View map
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Overview of Davenport – Dunbar

Davenport – Dunbar is a specially designed community set in the harmonious neighborhood of Hamden, CT, offering independent living. Davenport has 217 cozy studio and one-bedroom floor plans, while Dunbar has 126 spacious one-bedroom units, ensuring residents can find the ideal accommodation for their preferences. Both communities have income restrictions, striving to ease financial burdens for those eligible.

Residents can spend their days as they please with welcoming communal spaces and recreational areas, promoting social engagement and wellness. Each apartment has a full kitchen, ensuring residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. The community ensures residents can maintain their independence without hassles, especially with its dedicated services and top-tier amenities.

Facility Direct Line (203) 248-1445
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #46 / 126Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 46th out of 126 independent 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 independent living community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
68 / 100

About This Community

Certifications & Programs

HUD 202 — U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.
Section 8 project-based contract — U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.

Ownership & Operating Entity

Profit StatusNonprofit

Additional Services

1 service
Resident Services Coordinator

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Minimum Age62 Years Old

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wheelchair Accessible
Game Room
Library
Emergency Call System
Activities
Specially Themed Social Gatherings
Movie Nights

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Room Types
Studio 1 Bedroom
In-Room Features
Full Kitchen With Electric Stove And Refrigerator Individual Thermostat Controls

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Address 3.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Hamden's city center to Davenport – Dunbar's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Brightview Shelton
IL
AL
MC
Shelton
270
Facility 270
CT AVG 80
Rank #1 / 25
Yes
33
Facility 33
CT AVG 53
Rank #94 / 126
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
CT AVG 15
Rank #23 / 31
82.2%
Facility 82.2%
CT AVG 78.5%
Rank #11 / 20
-6
2
Facility 2
CT AVG 19
Rank #12 / 26
0.3
Facility 0.3
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #7 / 26
Atria Larson Place
IL
AL
MC
RC
Hamden (Whitneyville)
113
Facility 113
CT AVG 80
Rank #5 / 25
Yes
50
Facility 50
CT AVG 53
Rank #67 / 126
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
15
Facility 15
CT AVG 15
Rank #13 / 31
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
CT AVG 78.5%
Rank #7 / 20
-4
3
Facility 3
CT AVG 19
Rank #14 / 26
0.8
Facility 0.8
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #15 / 26
Spring Meadows
IL
AL
MC
RC
Trumbull (Tashua)
99
Facility 99
CT AVG 80
Rank #8 / 25
No
20
Facility 20
CT AVG 53
Rank #106 / 126
studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
5
Facility 5
CT AVG 15
Rank #27 / 31
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CT AVG 78.5%
Rank #1 / 20
-5
2
Facility 2
CT AVG 19
Rank #12 / 26
0.4
Facility 0.4
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #11 / 26
3030 Park by Senior Living Hospitality
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Bridgeport
23
Facility 23
CT AVG 80
Rank #24 / 25
No
45
Facility 45
CT AVG 53
Rank #81 / 126
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
CT AVG 15
Rank #5 / 31
92.2%
Facility 92.2%
CT AVG 78.5%
Rank #5 / 20
A+2
1
Facility 1
CT AVG 19
Rank #6 / 26
0.5
Facility 0.5
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #12 / 26
Davenport – Dunbar
IL
Hamden (Whitneyville)-No
68
Facility 68
CT AVG 53
Rank #46 / 126
Studio / 1 Bed------

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Davenport – Dunbar

What neighborhood is Davenport – Dunbar in?

Davenport – Dunbar is in the Whitneyville neighborhood of Hamden.

Is Davenport – Dunbar in a walkable area?

Davenport – Dunbar has a walk score of 68. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at Davenport – Dunbar?

No, Davenport – Dunbar has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Davenport – Dunbar?

The team at Davenport – Dunbar can be reached at davenportdunbar@ehmchm.org.

Does Davenport – Dunbar operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Davenport – Dunbar is registered as a non-profit in CT.

Are there photos of Davenport – Dunbar?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Davenport – Dunbar in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Davenport – Dunbar provide?

Davenport – Dunbar offers Independent Living.

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