Orchard House
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Branford, CT

Orchard House

Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Branford, CT

Overview of Orchard House

Orchard House is a welcoming adult day care in Branford, CT, that provides specialized care for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. With its engaging and nurturing environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at ease during their stay. Medication monitoring, nutritious meals, and personal care are also provided to enrich older adults’ living experiences. Through person-centered care, the community strives to meet older adults’ needs.

Social events, fitness routines, and plenty of recreational activities promote social interactions and ensure older adults can maintain an active lifestyle. Round-trip transportation is also provided, so older adults can travel to and from their homes with ease. With its ideal location near Short Beach Dog Park and other local amenities, the community ensures accessibility and convenience. This adult day care is one of the best options for older adults in Connecticut, as it has comprehensive services and a vibrant setting.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 12 / 100 Rank #242 / 264Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 242nd out of 264 homes in Connecticut. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Connecticut facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Does not accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

2 services
Parkinson’s Disease Support
Memory Care Services

Additional Policies & Features

Admission CriteriaInitial tour, completed membership application, medical records from your doctor, and picking a start date.

Amenities & Lifestyle

ActivitiesOrchard House offers comprehensive Adult Day Care services focusing on fun, friendship, caring, and sharing
Specific ProgramsTransportation, Dietary Programs, Caregiver Support
Volunteer Program

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What does this home offer?

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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On-site Medical Care and Health Services

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Address 2.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Branford's city center to Orchard House's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section.

HarborChase of Branford
AL
MC
Branford (Short Beach Historic District)
130
Facility 130
CT AVG 111
Rank #45 / 123
Yes
9
Facility 9
CT AVG 47
Rank #247 / 264
2
Facility 2
CT AVG 15
Rank #120 / 132
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
CT AVG 84.6%
Rank #1 / 101
2
Orchard House
AL
ADC
MC
RC
Branford (Short Beach Historic District)-No
12
Facility 12
CT AVG 47
Rank #242 / 264
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Connecticut

Orchard House is located in Branford, 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 Orchard House

What neighborhood is Orchard House in?

Orchard House is in the Short Beach Historic District neighborhood.

Is Orchard House in a walkable area?

Orchard House has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are there photos of Orchard House?

Yes — there are 11 photos of Orchard House in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Orchard House?

Orchard House is located at 421 Shore Dr, Branford, CT 06405.

What is the phone number of Orchard House?

(203) 481-7110 will put you in contact with the team at Orchard House.

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