Overview of Willow Arms Apartments

Enjoy the best of your golden years with Willow Arms Apartments, a distinguished community in East Hartford, CT, offering independent living. Dedicated to those 62+, the community has purposely built and spacious one-bedroom apartments. A 24-hour emergency maintenance and emergency pull cords are provided for convenience and safety.

Residents have easy access to various leisure and wellness opportunities with delightful local amenities and recreational spaces nearby. With a fully furnished kitchen, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is open from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M., ensuring those looking to live independently in retirement find the one that best matches their needs and preferences.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 41 / 100 Rank #155 / 264Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 155th out of 264 homes in Connecticut. 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Safety & Compliance

Safety Features24-Hour Emergency Maintenance, Emergency Pull-Cords in Bedroom and Bathroom, Smoke-Free Community

Additional Policies & Features

Admission CriteriaRestrictions may apply and are discussed during your site visit.
Minimum Age62+
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Laundry

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Parking Available

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Address 2.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from East Hartford's city center to Willow Arms Apartments's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Senior Living in Connecticut

Willow Arms Apartments is located in East Hartford, 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).
CT

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 Willow Arms Apartments

Is Willow Arms Apartments in a walkable area?

Willow Arms Apartments 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 Willow Arms Apartments?

Yes — there are 9 photos of Willow Arms Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Willow Arms Apartments?

Willow Arms Apartments is located at 446 Main St, East Hartford, CT 06118.

What is the phone number of Willow Arms Apartments?

(860) 568-1000 will put you in contact with the team at Willow Arms Apartments.

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