The Hearth at Gardenside

The Hearth at Gardenside is an Assisted Living Home in Connecticut

The Hearth at Gardenside is an Assisted Living Home in Connecticut

The Hearth at Gardenside

173 Alps Rd, Branford, CT 06405 View Map

The Hearth at Gardenside is an Assisted Living Home in Connecticut

The Hearth at Gardenside is an Assisted Living Home in Connecticut

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Overview of The Hearth at Gardenside

The Hearth at Gardenside is an oasis nestled in the heart of Branford, Connecticut, offering a range of exceptional services, including assisted living for dementia patients. Within this distinguished community, caregivers receive proper training to provide personalized care plans, assisting residents in achieving their personal goals while ensuring a perfect balance of support, security, and comfort, especially for those requiring memory care services. The home is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for residents with unique needs, offering a memory care center that prioritizes their well-being and fosters a sense of belonging.

Open communication with families is highly valued at The Hearth, building a strong sense of trust and connectedness between residents, their loved ones, and the dedicated team of caregivers. Residents can savor captivating views of the Long Island Sound from the picturesque Brantford point, adding a touch of serenity to their daily experiences. The Hearth also offers senior apartments for independent living, catering to a diverse range of preferences and needs.

Home Information The Hearth at Gardenside

Community Stability & Environment

  • Walk Score Info Walk Score in senior living communities measures how easy it is for residents to access essential services and amenities—like grocery stores, parks, pharmacies, and transit—without needing a car. 9 / 100 Very Car-Dependent
    Almost all errands require a car. Very few walkable amenities. Minimal sidewalk infrastructure. Walking is practical only for recreation, not errands.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Types of Care at The Hearth at Gardenside

Assisted Living Memory Care
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Address 6.8 miles from city center

Address 173 Alps Rd, Branford, CT 06405

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About the Neighborhood About the Neighborhood

New Haven offers multiple senior centers. The Atwater Senior Center and Dixwell/Newhallville Senior Center are key locations. East Rock Park offers various trails and flat paths along the Mill River.

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Comparison Chart

Compare Assisted Living around New Haven
Community
Type of Care
Location
Bed Options
Bed #
Pets Allowed
BBB Score
Walk Score
Home Owner
CCN
Occupancy
Home Revenue
The Hearth at Gardenside
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Branford
Private Rooms
N/A
Yes
N/A
9
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Atria Larson Place
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Hamden
Private Rooms
N/A
Yes
N/A
50
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Coachman Square at Woodbridge
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

RC

Respite Care

Woodbridge
Private Rooms
N/A
Yes
N/A
49
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Shelton
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
Yes
N/A
45
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Carriage Green at Milford
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

RC

Respite Care

Milford
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
Yes
N/A
59
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Connecticut Seniors

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

Requirements:
  • 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 without Contact:
  • 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

Requirements:
  • 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 without Contact:
  • Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day).
Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program

Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)

Requirements:
  • 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 without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (3-5 hours/day), meals ($5-$7/meal), housekeeping, transportation (~5 trips/month).
Connecticut Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • 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 without Contact:
  • 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)

Requirements:
  • 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).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

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