The Village at Brookfield Common

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5.5 miles from city center

Description

A Benchmark Senior Living member, The Village at Brookfield Common boasts beautiful surroundings. This elegant home offering seniors assisted living and memory care options is ideally located within a short drive from Danbury, boasting picturesque surroundings thanks to beautifully landscaped gardens and outdoor patios that imbue the space with a calming, peaceful ambiance.

Their residents can participate in an eclectic mix of local events and relish in chef-prepared seasonal menus and diverse dining options catering to their dietary needs. With spacious shared areas, a billiards room, spacious patios, and raised garden beds, there’s always something to do and see. Residents enjoy the convenience of housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and memory care services.

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Details

What does this place offer?

Pets Allowed Yes, Pets Allowed

Housing Options Studio / 1 Bed

Building Type Two-story

Amenities

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living Independent 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).