Shepherd Park Elderly Housing

Overview of Shepherd Park Elderly Housing

Have a blissful retirement at Shepherd Park Elderly Housing, an outstanding community in Hartford, CT, offering independent living. Residents can ease their worries with on-site maintenance and management of the community’s specially designed studio to two-bedroom accommodations. The community also ensures safety with an emergency call system and 24-hour on-site security.

A well-thought-out calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Several restaurants and delightful local amenities are available nearby, providing residents with plenty of leisure and wellness opportunities. The community’s vibrant and inviting environment creates the ideal setting for residents to thrive in their golden years.

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Walk Score: 87 / 100 Rank #11 / 264Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 11th out of 264 homes in Connecticut for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Connecticut facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Connecticut that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

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What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Beauty Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

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Parking Available

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Address 2.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Hartford's city center to Shepherd Park Elderly Housing's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Senior Living in Connecticut

Shepherd Park Elderly Housing is located in Hartford, Connecticut.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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
CT

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.
CT

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.
CT

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 Shepherd Park Elderly Housing

What neighborhood is Shepherd Park Elderly Housing in?

Shepherd Park Elderly Housing is in the West End neighborhood.

Is Shepherd Park Elderly Housing in a walkable area?

Shepherd Park Elderly Housing has a walk score of 87. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are there photos of Shepherd Park Elderly Housing?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Shepherd Park Elderly Housing in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Shepherd Park Elderly Housing?

Shepherd Park Elderly Housing is located at 170 Sisson Ave # 600, Hartford, CT 06105.

What is the phone number of Shepherd Park Elderly Housing?

(860) 523-9159 will put you in contact with the team at Shepherd Park Elderly Housing.

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