Barnum House
Barnum House is a senior living community in the heart of Bridgeport, Connecticut, offering affordable housing for low-income seniors. This historical building was once the PT Barnum hotel, but it has since been converted into a vibrant community of 66 one-bedroom and 17 studio apartments. Government funds are directly allocated to this apartment complex to ensure low-income rates for seniors.
The apartments come equipped with all utilities included, and the building has an elevator, 24-hour emergency maintenance, a community room, and on-site professional management. Barnum House is also a pet-friendly environment, which means residents can bring their furry friends with them. The location is unbeatable, as it is close to public transportation, banks, and other convenient amenities for daily living.
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0.1 miles from city center
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— 1.42 miles to nearest hospital (Bridgeport Hospital)
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Programs that may help with care and living costs in Connecticut
Barnum House is in Bridgeport, Connecticut. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Connecticut Medicare Savings Program
- Who it is for
- Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
- Income limit
- 2026 · Effective March 1 2026, monthly gross limits (single/couple): QMB $2,807/$3,806; SLMB $3,073/$4,166; ALMB $3,272/$4,437.
- Asset limit
- Connecticut does not apply an MSP asset test.
Eligibility
- General
- Connecticut Medicare beneficiaries who meet the applicable QMB, SLMB or ALMB eligibility conditions.
- CT specifics
- ALMB is funding-limited and is not available with Medicaid; category eligibility is determined by DSS.
What it provides
- QMB pays covered Medicare premiums and cost sharing; SLMB and ALMB pay the Part B premium.
Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders
CHCPE
- Income limit
- 2026 · Medicaid-funded individual limit is $2,982/month. The state-funded program uses different eligibility and applied-income rules.
- Asset limit
- Medicaid-funded individual limit is $1,600. State-funded limits are $48,798 for a single person and $65,064 for a married couple in 2026.
Eligibility
- General
- Connecticut residents age 65+ with assessed home-care needs; Medicaid-funded and state-funded CHCPE have different eligibility and cost-sharing rules.
- CT specifics
- Needs assessment determines the pathway. State-funded participants generally contribute 3% of care cost; applied-income rules may add contributions above the applicable allowance.
What it provides
- Assessed home-care services under an approved plan; no automatic daily personal-care or respite-hour entitlement.
Statewide Respite Care Program
CT Respite Care
Eligibility
- General
- Connecticut residents with Alzheimer disease or a related dementia whose caregivers need respite and who meet program screening rules.
- CT specifics
- A care plan determines agency-based or self-directed respite; availability depends on assessment and funds.
What it provides
- Respite assistance up to $7,500/year based on assessed need and funding; not an automatic payment of the maximum.
State Supplement for the Aged, Blind or Disabled
Connecticut State Supplement Cash Assistance
- Income limit
- DSS compares income with allowable needs. Boarding-home and residential-care-home costs receive separate consideration; do not treat a general income screen as a universal housing cap.
- Asset limit
- Countable assets may not exceed $1,600 for a single person or $2,400 for a married couple.
Eligibility
- General
- Cash assistance for Connecticut residents age 65+ or qualifying blind/disabled adults with income to supplement. It can assist with eligible living expenses, including qualifying boarding homes and residential care homes.
- CT specifics
- DSS determines the award and eligible housing costs.
What it provides
- State-funded cash supplement for eligible living expenses; including qualifying boarding-home or residential-care-home costs. DSS determines the individual award; it is not a blanket payment for all assisted-living facilities.




