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.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 74 / 100 Rank #50 / 264Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 50th 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

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Housing Options: Apartment

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Compare Independent Living around Hartford

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Horace Bushnell
IL
Hartford (Upper Albany)-No
74
Facility 74
CT AVG 47
Rank #50 / 264
Apartment----
Shepherd Park Elderly Housing
IL
Hartford (West End)-No
87
Facility 87
CT AVG 47
Rank #11 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed----
Bacon Congregate Homes
IL
Hartford (South Green)-No
86
Facility 86
CT AVG 47
Rank #15 / 264
1 Bed----
Brookdale Chatfield
IL
AL
MC
West Hartford (Corbin's Corner)-Yes
58
Facility 58
CT AVG 47
Rank #94 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
CT AVG 15
Rank #85 / 132
9
1
Facility 1
CT AVG 19
Rank #15 / 102
0.1
Facility 0.1
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #15 / 102
Underwood Elderly Apartment Homes
IL
Hartford (Frog Hollow)-Yes
81
Facility 81
CT AVG 47
Rank #37 / 264
1 Bed / 2 Bed----

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Connecticut

Horace Bushnell is located in Hartford, 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 Horace Bushnell

What neighborhood is Horace Bushnell in?

Horace Bushnell is in the Upper Albany neighborhood.

Is Horace Bushnell in a walkable area?

Horace Bushnell has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at Horace Bushnell?

No, Horace Bushnell has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Horace Bushnell?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Horace Bushnell in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Horace Bushnell?

Horace Bushnell is located at 51 Vine St. #1A, Hartford, CT 06112.

What is the phone number of Horace Bushnell?

(860) 549-4877 will put you in contact with the team at Horace Bushnell.

Does Horace Bushnell provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Horace Bushnell 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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