Housing

CONGREGATE HOUSING

This is elderly rental housing which includes a private kitchen and bath and offers some assistance.  Typically services include one meal daily, housekeeping and recreation as well as an on-site staff person 24 hours/day for emergencies.

Manchester has Westhill Congregate housing, they may be contacted at 860-643-2163 ext 120 or Manchesterha.org
Other sites close to Manchester:  Herbert T. Clarke Through Glastonbury Housing Authority
                                                           Francis J. Pitkat   Through Vernon Housing Authority                                                             
                                                                

ASSISTED LIVING

Assisted Living is managed residential community of individual apartments that also provides support services through licensed assisted living agency.  Core services typically include laundry, recreation, meals, housekeeping, and transportation.  Nursing services are also available.  Monthy fees vary according to service level and apartment size.

Assisted living in the area(PDF, 77KB)

CONTINUING-CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

Also called life-care communities, they provide various levels of care from independent through nursing home to meet the changing needs of residents.  Residents must be independent upon admission and enter into a contract requiring a lump sum entrance fee and monthly fees.

Continuing care communities(PDF, 77KB)

ELDERLY & DISABLED SUBSIDIZED HOUSING

Manchester Housing Authority

   24 Blufield Drive, Manchester

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manages independent elderly/disabled apartments and maintains a waiting list.  Tenents must be 62+ years of age or disabled within their income guidelines.  They pay 30% of their income for rent.  A structured system of services is usually not available, but tenenats may bring in their own help.  Call 860-643-2163 for info.

 

 
 (PDF, 97KB)Senior & disabled persons housing list(PDF, 76KB)
    *This list includes surrounding town info
 

 

Orford Village Commons
370 West Center Street, Manchester

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offers independent subsidized apartments for people at least 62. Call 1-800-525-8478 or 860-643-5310.

 

Spencer Village:

Pascal Lane, Manchester

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offers independent subsidized apartments for seniors or disabled adults.  Managed by DeMarco Management Corporation, Property Manager Carmen Aguilar Phone 860-643-2163 x118  Fax 1-860-760-6221 or   caguilar@demarcomc.com

 

 

 

 

 

SECTION 8 HOUSING

This program subsidizes qualified renters for private apartments they have located.  Call Manchester Housing Authority at 860-643-4832 for current information and to see if the waiting list is open.

Imagineers 860-768-3304 provides program managment for section 8 and housing choice voucher programs.

 

ROOMING HOUSES

Rooming houses or shared living spaces provide a room for rent, sometimes furnished, with a shared kitchen and bathroom.  They usually charge by the week.

Rooming houses in the area (PDF, 27KB)      SOBER Living in Manchester(PDF, 434KB)

AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING

Squire Village

    48 Spencer St.
    Manchestet
    860-646-1280

                                        Oakland Heights

                                                      360 Oakland Street                                                       
                                                      Manchester
                                                      860-751-2450
                                                                                                        

                                                                               Beechwood Apts    

                                                                                                         59 Rachel Road
                                                                                                         Manchester
                                                                                                         860-646-8435

RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES

April Time 

  Green  Lodge       

 Holiday Manor 

91 Chestnut Street 

Manchester

   612 Middle Tpke East 

   Manchester

 

  29 Cottage Street  

  Manchester

860-649-4519 

860-649-5985 

860-649-4700 

 

General information on housing options in the area is available by calling Manchester Senior, Adult and Family Services at 860-647-3096. Staff can also consult regarding programs and services which may help someone remain in their home.