FirstLight Home Care of Shoreline East
Assisted Living & Home Care · Branford, CT

FirstLight Home Care of Shoreline East

Assisted Living & Home Care · Branford, CT

Overview of Firstlight Home Care of Shoreline East

Firstlight Home Care of Shoreline East is a trusted non-medical provider in Branford that places the well-being and happiness of its seniors as the top priorities. With their compassionate caregiving philosophy, they strive to meet their residents’ physical needs and foster priceless memories and genuine companionship in the comfort of their own homes. The care team of FirstLight understands that individuals are unique, so they ensure to listen and provide natural care to each senior.

Boasting efficient solutions to all senior care needs, the home care services deliver a dignified and respectable approach to companionship and accommodations. They offer light household tasks, ADLs, medication management, transportation, and meal preparation.

(203) 636-0991

Types of Care at FirstLight Home Care of Shoreline East

Home Care Assisted Living
Walk Score
Walk Score: 41 / 100 Rank #157 / 266Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 157th out of 266 homes in Connecticut. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Connecticut SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsSenior Care, Personal Care, Companion Care, Veteran Care

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Pets Allowed

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Building Type: Two-storey

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

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Address 2.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Branford's city center to FirstLight Home Care of Shoreline East's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 7.8 miles to nearest hospital (Yale Medicine Digestive Diseases)

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Assisted Living in Connecticut

FirstLight Home Care of Shoreline East is located in Branford, 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).
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 FirstLight Home Care of Shoreline East

Is FirstLight Home Care of Shoreline East in a walkable area?

FirstLight Home Care of Shoreline East has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are there photos of FirstLight Home Care of Shoreline East?

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What is the phone number of FirstLight Home Care of Shoreline East?

(203) 636-0991 will put you in contact with the team at FirstLight Home Care of Shoreline East.

Is FirstLight Home Care of Shoreline East Medicare or Medicaid certified?

FirstLight Home Care of Shoreline East is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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