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Senior Housing

Review the different types of housing available for seniors in our area and find out what is the best fit for your needs.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
FAQS & GLOSSARY
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RESOURCES

These links will take you to 211CT.org, where you can refine your search by town.

Living with Support

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

Offers assistance with activities of daily living.

SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES

Nursing homes and other institutional settings provide 24-hour monitoring, personal care, skilled nursing and in most cases, skilled rehabilitative services.

CONGREGATE HOUSING

This living arrangement offers individuals aged 62 and over private living within a communal setting with moderate supportive services.

Continuing Care

CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

Continuing care community for older adults offers full continuum of care from independent living to long term nursing care.

Independent Living

INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITIES

For older adults who can live independently and prefer an active community environment. Independent living communities provide their residents with convenient access to dining, medical care, entertainment and other services.

ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES

Communal living environments providing a range of services. Residents live in a private or semi-private room, with either shared or private bathrooms or bathing areas.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Living with Support

ASSISTED LIVING FOR CT HOME CARE PROGRAM FOR ELDERS (CHCPE)

There is a new pilot project for if you participate in CTHome Care Program for Elders (CHCPE), you maybe eligible for a pilot project that helps cover costs of assisted living services.

ASSISTED LIVING CONGREGATE HOUSING

Offers assisted living services to residents who require assistance with Activities of Daily living and nursing and medical services in order to remain in congregate housing instead of moving into a nursing home.

PRIVATE ASSISTED LIVING PILOT PROGRAM

Pilot program help elders pay assisted living expenses after spending down assets.

Shared Living Programs

HOME SHARE PROGRAM

An arrangement between two parties in which one shares his or her home with another in exchange for a financial contribution to household expenses, services, companionship or some combination.

ELDER COTTAGE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY (ECHO)

ECHO units are specifically designed for older adults and people with disabilities who want to lead independent lives. Also known as “granny flats” or “in-law apartments,” ECHO units are small, manufactured homes that are attached to the back or side of a single-family residence.

Local Resources

SENIOR CENTER RESOURCES

Visit your town's Senior Center page to learn about local resources.

FAQS

My mother can’t live on her own anymore. How do I help her find the right housing for her?

The main decision that must be made by you, your mother and other family members is whether your mother should remain living at home with in-home support, or would be better off in another type of senior housing. You can begin the process by reviewing the resources above to explore what options are available and what is best for your particular situation. Then you can visit our “Aging in Place” page in Senior Resources to explore programs and services that help seniors stay living in their own home.

How can I get advice on whether my father should stay living in his own home?

There are many programs in Connecticut that help families with the resources they need to “age in place”, or to live in one's own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level. For more information about Aging in Place, you can visit our “Aging in Place” page in Senior Resources.

How are assisted living communities different from other types of senior housing?

Assisted living is a long-term care option for elders who need a level of assistance higher than that of a retirement community, but not as extensive as a medical or nursing home or hospital. Assisted living facilities provide an independent lifestyle with customized assistance, such as preparing meals, facilitating transportation, managing medication and other assistance in their daily lives.

What is the difference between Assisted Living and Continuing Care Communities?

Assisted living is a housing option for seniors who cannot live independently and need help with medications and daily living activities, such as bathing, grooming, eating and dressing. Continuing Care Retirement Communities offer several levels of assistance, including independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing care that can be offered as the needs of the resident changes over time.

GLOSSARY

Assisted Living

Housing for elderly or disabled people that provides nursing care, housekeeping, and prepared meals as needed. Residents at assisted living communities are free to live an independent lifestyle, but also receive regular support for a range of daily activities ranging from cleaning to meal preparation.

Congregate Housing

Congregate housing, or congregate living, offers independent living in separate apartments, and opportunities to share activities of daily living with other residents, as one chooses.

Continuing Care

Continuing care retirement communities are retirement communities with accommodations for independent living, assisted living, and nursing home care, offering residents a continuum of care. A person can spend the rest of his or her life in a CCRC, moving between levels of care as needed.

Independent Living Community

Independent Living Communities are for individuals who can still live independently but want to have access to assistance when needed. Independent living communities provide their residents with convenient access to dining, medical care, entertainment and other services.

Memory Care

Memory care is a distinct form of long-term skilled nursing that specifically caters to patients with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other types of memory problems.

Skilled Nursing Facility

A skilled nursing facility is a location dedicated to the care of individuals in a residential facility, usually there on a long-term basis. These facilities specialize in the 24-hour care and observation of individuals whose needs are usually critical enough where they need constant monitoring, but not serious enough where hospitalization is required.

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