Shepherd Park Elderly Housing
Shepherd Park Elderly Housing is an independent living community in Hartford, Connecticut, for adults age 62 and older. Residents have private apartments along with shared services and activities, but no daily care, making it a possible fit for an older adult who manages personal needs independently and wants access to community spaces and organized activities.
The community is in Hartford’s West End, with studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments. A Walk Score of 87 places the area in the very walkable range, so most errands can be completed on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach nearby shops and services independently. There is no shortage of options.
Residents can use a computer lab with online access and attend yoga and exercise classes, along with computer, sewing, dance, bingo, and wellness programs. Recreation and community rooms provide places for these activities, while the courtyard and barbecue and picnic area offer shared outdoor spaces. Owned by The Schochet Companies, Shepherd Park’s age restricted apartments and independent living model may suit someone seeking a private home with organized community programming rather than daily personal care.
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2.1 miles from city center
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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.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| Avery Heights | IL CCRC | Hartford (South West) | 199 | Yes |
37
Facility
37
CT AVG
53
Rank
#86 / 124 | - | 17
Facility
17
CT AVG
15
Rank
#9 / 31 | 85.4% | - | 17 | 27
Facility
27
CT AVG
18
Rank
#26 / 26 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
CT AVG
1.4
Rank
#26 / 26 |
| Shepherd Park Elderly Housing | IL | Hartford (West End) | - | No |
87
Facility
87
CT AVG
53
Rank
#8 / 124 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Brookdale Chatfield | IL AL MC | West Hartford (Corbin's Corner) | - | Yes |
58
Facility
58
CT AVG
53
Rank
#55 / 124 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9
Facility
9
CT AVG
15
Rank
#21 / 31 | - | - | 7 | 1
Facility
1
CT AVG
18
Rank
#6 / 26 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
CT AVG
1.4
Rank
#6 / 26 |
| Avery Heights Assisted Living and Memory Care | IL CCRC | Hartford (South West) | - | Yes |
39
Facility
39
CT AVG
53
Rank
#84 / 124 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 17
Facility
17
CT AVG
15
Rank
#9 / 31 | - | - | 8 | - | - |
| Anthology of Farmington | IL AL MC | Farmington | - | Yes |
26
Facility
26
CT AVG
53
Rank
#96 / 124 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14
Facility
14
CT AVG
15
Rank
#19 / 31 | - | A+ | - | - | - |
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