Underwood Elderly Apartment Homes

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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Walk Score: 81 / 100 Rank #37 / 264Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 37th 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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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 850 / 900 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: High-rise

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Address 1.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Hartford's city center to Underwood Elderly Apartment Homes'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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Underwood Elderly Apartment Homes
IL
Hartford (Frog Hollow)-Yes
81
Facility 81
CT AVG 47
Rank #37 / 264
1 Bed / 2 Bed----
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
Horace Bushnell
IL
Hartford (Upper Albany)-No
74
Facility 74
CT AVG 47
Rank #50 / 264
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Connecticut

Underwood Elderly Apartment Homes is located in Hartford, 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 Underwood Elderly Apartment Homes

What neighborhood is Underwood Elderly Apartment Homes in?

Underwood Elderly Apartment Homes is in the Frog Hollow neighborhood.

Is Underwood Elderly Apartment Homes in a walkable area?

Underwood Elderly Apartment Homes has a walk score of 81. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at Underwood Elderly Apartment Homes?

Yes, Underwood Elderly Apartment Homes allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Underwood Elderly Apartment Homes?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Underwood Elderly Apartment Homes in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Underwood Elderly Apartment Homes?

Underwood Elderly Apartment Homes is located at 25 Laurel St, Hartford, CT 06106.

What is the phone number of Underwood Elderly Apartment Homes?

(860) 951-2267 will put you in contact with the team at Underwood Elderly Apartment Homes.

Does Underwood Elderly Apartment Homes provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Underwood Elderly Apartment Homes 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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