Overview of Glen Crest

Part of the Genesis Healthcare Community group, Glen Crest is an independent living community in the Hayestown neighborhood of Danbury, Connecticut. Residents live independently in private one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments within a three-story building. They have access to on-site dining, amenities, and social activities instead of daily personal or medical care.

The community is about 1. 5 miles from downtown Danbury and just over half a mile from Danbury Hospital, part of the Nuvance Health system, giving residents and visiting family convenient access to nearby hospital care. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 55, making it moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot. However, other errands and outings require a short drive.

Housekeeping, restaurant-style dining, planned activities, and enrichment programs are available on-site. Amenities include a fitness center, activity room, full-service hair salon, spacious gathering areas. Apartments have private balcony options. Transportation services are available for appointments and local errands, so residents won’t have to drive.

Families interested in Glen Crest should ask about current apartment availability and the dining program during a tour, as these can vary by season and unit type.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 55 / 100 Rank #102 / 264Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 102nd out of 264 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Connecticut that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Address 1.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Danbury's city center to Glen Crest's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.62 miles to nearest hospital (Danbury Hospital, part of Nuvance Health)

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CT AVG 47
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Connecticut

Glen Crest is located in Danbury, 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 Glen Crest

What neighborhood is Glen Crest in?

Glen Crest is in the Hayestown neighborhood.

Is Glen Crest in a walkable area?

Glen Crest has a walk score of 55. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are there photos of Glen Crest?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Glen Crest in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Glen Crest?

Glen Crest is located at 3 Glen Hill Rd, Danbury, CT 06811.

What is the phone number of Glen Crest?

(203) 790-9161 will put you in contact with the team at Glen Crest.

Does Glen Crest provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Glen Crest is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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