The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care

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52.6 miles from city center

Description

The Ivy at Ellington in Connecticut is one of the trusted assisted senior living and memory care homes for seniors. Residents of the community are encouraged to have a strong sense of freedom with no shame of being able to receive additional assistance. At The Ellington, residents can expect a balanced lifestyle of comfort and calmness to be met with full support.

The community’s extensive services allow residents to live fulfilling everyday lives. These amenities and services include laundry, transportation, healthy and savory home-cooked meals, social activities, and fitness activities.

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Details

What does this place offer?

Pets Allowed Yes, Pets Allowed

Building Type 3-storey

Amenities

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living Memory Care

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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.

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).