Barnum House

0.1 mile from city center

Description

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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Type of Care Available

Independent Living

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Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders

CHCPE

General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.

Services: 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

General: Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.
Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).
CT Specifics: Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day).

Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)

Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program

General: Age 62+, 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 Specifics: Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.

Services: Personal care (3-5 hours/day), meals ($5-$7/meal), housekeeping, transportation (~5 trips/month).

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Connecticut Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.

Services: Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20% of services).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Connecticut SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Connecticut resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
CT Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; limited slots (~500/year).

Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

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CHCPE

Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders

Eligibility

General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.

Benefits

Services: In-home care (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$70/day), meals, respite (up to 14 days/year).

CT Respite Care

Statewide Respite Care Program

Eligibility

General: Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.
Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).
CT Specifics: Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

Benefits

Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day).

Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program

Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)

Eligibility

General: Age 62+, 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 Specifics: Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (3-5 hours/day), meals ($5-$7/meal), housekeeping, transportation (~5 trips/month).

Connecticut Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.

Benefits

Services: Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20% of services).

Connecticut SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Connecticut resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
CT Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; limited slots (~500/year).