Description

Cradled in a picturesque wooded setting with mountain views, Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden offers a tranquil atmosphere, providing top-notch residential assisted living and specialized memory care services. With a focus on ensuring the safety, comfort, and well-being of its cherished residents, this home caters to those in need of memory care support through its dedicated memory care unit. Located in Hamden, Connecticut, Benchmark Senior Living boasts luxurious amenities, well-designed common areas, and personalized care available 24/7 to cater to the unique needs of each individual.
Social engagement opportunities are abundant, and the community maintains high standards in senior care, offering concierge services and a range of features, including spacious patios, beautifully landscaped gardens, and serene walking paths. Residents can savor delectable chef-prepared seasonal menus that cater to diverse dietary needs, and an active lifestyle is encouraged through exciting events, engaging parties, and outings. The pet-friendly facility also adds an extra touch of companionship.

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Community
Type of Care
Location
Bed Options
Bed Count
Pets Allowed
Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Hamden
N/A
N/A
No
Carriage Green at Milford
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

RC

Respite Care

Milford
N/A
N/A
Yes

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Connecticut Seniors

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.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Connecticut Seniors

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