Canterbury
Canterbury
Ideally situated in the harmonious neighborhood of West Hartford, CT, Canterbury Retirement Community is a blissful 55+ community that offers independent living. With fully furnished and sophisticated one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents can rest assured of finding the accommodation that best matches their preferences. The community also provides weekly housekeeping and linen services, alongside 24/7 security and an emergency medical response, to ensure convenience and safety.
Encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends, a fun-filled calendar of activities and exciting events is conducted. With fully furnished kitchens, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. The community has a library, a beauty parlor, and an activities room, creating the ideal setting for residents to spend their retirement with ease.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
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1.6 miles from city center
45 Highland St, West Hartford, CT 06119
Email:[email protected]
Phone:(860)-996-8445
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Phone:(860)-996-8445
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Connecticut Seniors
- 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).
- 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).
- 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).
- 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).
- 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
Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders
Requirements:
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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 without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$70/day), meals, respite (up to 14 days/year).
Statewide Respite Care Program
Requirements:
-
General:
Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.
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Income Limits:
~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
-
Asset Limits:
$40,000 (individual).
-
CT Specifics:
Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day).
Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)
Requirements:
-
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 without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (3-5 hours/day), meals ($5-$7/meal), housekeeping, transportation (~5 trips/month).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
-
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 without Contact:
- Services: Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20% of services).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
-
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 without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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