Connecticut Aging Statistics & Resource Guide

The Connecticut Aging Statistics & Resource Guide contains key information, links and statistics for senior citizens in Connecticut. With an aging population and the average cost of care averaging between $22.00 an hour for home care to $13,916 a month for skilled nursing care, Connecticut is typically more expensive than the national average.  This guide also contains helpful contact information for county offices, Alzheimer’s Disease organizations and government agencies that offer assistance to caregivers and senior citizens. 

Connecticut Key Statistics

• 24.3% of the Connecticut population is aged 60 or over with 12.2% of seniors aged 65+ living alone. 
• Connecticut is regarded as one of the least tax friendly states, with the fourth highest property tax in the USA and the only state with a gift tax. There are no local sales taxes however, so you’ll pay only the statewide rate of 6.35% on everyday purchases.
• 56.1% of certified nursing home beds were rated four or five-stars over a three-month period compared to a US national average of 47.3%.
• The median household income for a Connecticut senior (65+) is $52,631.
• 80,000 people aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s in Connecticut.

Choosing Long Term Care in Connecticut

• Connecticut Home Care Agencies Directory: The average hourly home care rate in Connecticut is $22.00, making Connecticut less expensive than the national average ($22.50) for home care. 
• Connecticut Adult Day Care Directory: The average cost of adult day care in Connecticut is $1,842 per month making Connecticut more expensive than the national average ($1,625) for adult day care.
• Connecticut Assisted Living Directory: The average cost of assisted living in Connecticut is $4,880 per month making Connecticut more expensive than the national average ($4,051) for assisted living.
• Connecticut Skilled Nursing Directory: The average cost of skilled nursing in Connecticut is $13,916 per month making Connecticut more expensive than the national average ($8,517) for skilled nursing.

Connecticut Senior Services

Connecticut State Department of Aging and Disability Services

Address: 55 Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT 06105-3730

Phone Number: 860-424-5055

Toll-Free: 800-537-2549

Website

Connecticut State Plan on Aging

• Connecticut State Plan on Aging: 2017 – 2020

Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders

• Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE)

Connecticut Elder Justice and Advocacy

• Connecticut State Protective Services for the Elderly
• Connecticut State Protective Services for the Elderly Pamphlet
• Connecticut State Elder Abuse: Identification and Reporting Online Training

To make a report:

(Toll-Free) Protective Services for the Elderly Referrals:

In State: 1-888-385-4225

Out of State: Call Infoline at 1-800-203-1234

(After Hours) Protective Services for the Elderly Emergencies:

In State: Call Infoline at 211

Out of State: Call Infoline at 1-800-203-1234

To Fax a report:

Report Form For Protective Services For The Elderly

Fax: 860-424-5091

Address: Connecticut Department of Social Services, Division of Social Supports and Services, Social Work Services, 10th floor, 55 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105-3730 

Connecticut Support for Caregivers

• Connecticut Statewide Respite Care Program
• National Family Caregiver Support Program

Connecticut Health Care Fraud

• Connecticut State Department of Aging and Disability Services – Senior Medicare Patrol

Resources:

• Connecticut State Department of Aging and Disability Services – Actions You Can Take To Protect Your Personal Information 
• Connecticut State Department of Aging and Disability Services – Don’t Be A Victim of Healthcare Fraud, Scams or Identity Theft
• Connecticut State Department of Aging and Disability Services – Don’t Be A Victim of Fraud, Abuse or Scams: Tips for Medicare Consumers
• Connecticut State Department of Aging and Disability Services – Guidelines for Shredding and Saving Personal Documents
• Connecticut State Department of Aging and Disability Services – TRIAD Guidebook

To report suspected fraud call Connecticut SMP at 1-800-994-9422

• State of Connecticut Attorney General’s Office.

Connecticut Long-Term Care Ombudsman

• Connecticut Long Term Care Ombudsman Program

Ombudsman Office (Toll free): 1-866-388-1888

Phone (Central Office): 860-424-5200

E-mail: ltcop@ct.gov

• Regional Ombudsman Contact Information
• Your Rights as a Resident of a Long Term Care Facility
• Assisted Living Facility Residents’ Rights
• Your Rights as a Resident of a Long Term Care Facility

Connecticut Medicaid Elderly & Disabled Waiver Programme

• Overview of Medicaid Waiver Programs in Connecticut
• Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE)

Connecticut Medicare and Insurance Counseling

• CHOICES (Connecticut’s program for Health insurance assistance, Outreach, Information and referral, Counseling, Eligibility Screening)

Call CHOICES at 1-800-994-9422 to speak with a counselor in your area.

• CHOICES Program Brochure
• CHOICES Enrollment Guide
• Monthly Medicare Supplement Rate and Benefit Chart

Connecticut Elderly Nutrition & Wellness

• Connecticut State – Elderly Nutrition Program
• Live Well – a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
• No Wrong Door Initiatives – Improving Behavioral Health Services for Older Adults

Connecticut Senior and Healthcare Transportation

• Ability Beyond 
• At Home In Darien 
• Avon Dial-A-Ride 
• East Granby Senior Transportation 
• East Windsor Curb-to-Curb Service 
• Easton Senior Centre 
• Farmington and Unionville Medical Transportation Program 
• Farmington Senior Transportation Services 
• FISH Medical Drivers 
• GetAbout 
• Greater Bridgeport Transit 
• Greenwich Transportation Guide 
• HARTransit 
• ITNCentralCT 
• Norwalk Senior Transportation
• Norwalk Transit 
• Plainville Senior Transportation 
• Stratford Senior Services Transportation Program
• SweetHART 
• Town of Glastonbury Dial-a-Ride 
• Town of Marlborough Senior Transport 

Connecticut Area Agencies for Aging

Senior Resources Agency on Aging – (Eastern, Middlesex, Shoreline areas)

Address: 19 Ohio Avenue, Norwich CT 06360

Phone: (860) 887-3561

Toll Free (in-state only): 800-690-6998

Fax: 860-886-4736

Website

North Central Area Agency on Aging – (North Central areas)

Address: 151 New Park Avenue, Box 75, Hartford, CT 06106

Phone: (860) 724-6443

Toll Free: 1-800-994-9422

Fax: 1-860-251-6107

Website

Agency on Aging of South Central CT – (South Central areas)

Address: 117 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT 06473

Phone: (203) 785-8533

Website

Southwestern CT Agency on Aging – (Southwestern areas)

Address: 1000 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport, CT 06604

Phone: (203) 333-9288

Website

Western CT Area Agency on Aging – (Western areas)

Address: 84 Progress Lane, Waterbury, CT 06705

Phone: (203) 757-5449

Toll Free: 800-994-9422     

Fax: 203-757-4081

Website

Resources

National Healthcare, Caregiving & Senior Living Resources

• The Official U.S. Government Site for Medicare     
• Administration for Community Living     
• National Council for Aging Care     
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)    
• The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care        
• Pioneer Network: Culture Change in Long-Term Care     
• The Center for Social Gerontology     

Connecticut Healthcare, Caregiving & Senior Living Resources

• Connecticut State Department of Aging and Disability Services
• Connecticut State Government
• Connecticut State Social Care Services
• Connecticut Coalition to Improve End of Life Care
• Connecticut Association of Area Agencies on Aging
• Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence
• Connecticut State LGBT Resources for Older Adults 

Alzheimer’s Organizations & Resources

• Alzheimers Foundation of America
• Alzheimers Association
• Alzheimers Resource Centre
• Alzheimers Association Connecticut Chapter

Connecticut Senior Health Studies

• Connecticut Scorecard on Long-Term Services and Supports for Older Adults, People with Physical Disabilities, and Family Caregivers
• America’s Health Rankings – Connecticut