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South Windsor is a quaint small town in Hartford County, Connecticut. The town only has an estimated 23,000 residents, out of whom over 17% are older adults aged 65 and over. South Windsor is an ideal retirement destination for seniors who like living in a tight-knit community, surrounded by peaceful countryside. Culture enthusiasts can join the area’s Historical Society and visit the Friends of Wood Memorial Library and Museum. Outdoor places of interest include Windsor Meadows State Park and Lower Bolton Lake, which is ideal for fishing. South Windsor residents enjoy 190 days of sunshine each year and very low crime rates.
Assisted living facilities in the area cost $5,753 each month, on average, per Genworth’s Cost of Care 2020 Survey, making it amongst the more affordable areas in the state.
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Seniors in South Windsor pay less for assisted living than the state’s median of $6,300 but substantially more when compared with the U.S. average of $4,300. While assisted living prices in South Windsor are slightly lower than in the adjacent state of Massachusetts, they are significantly higher than in the bordering states of New York and Rhode Island.
South Windsor assisted living facilities are on the lower end of the scale when compared with cities such as New Haven and Bridgeport. In New London, the cost of assisted living is slightly below South Windsor. Across state lines, in Springfield, the average costs for assisted living are similar to those in South Windsor, while Worcester, MA runs over a couple of hundred dollars lower than South Windsor.
Note: Data for South Windsor was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Hartford, was used instead.
The state of Connecticut offers several waivers and programs that may help low-income individuals pay fully or partially for their assisted living residential care. Medicaid programs include the Home and Community-Based Waivers and the Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders.
You can find out more about these waivers and check if you’re eligible on our Assisted Living in Connecticut page.
| Contact | Description | |
| The South WindsorCARES | (860) 648-6357 | This program is aimed at seniors aged 60 and older in South Windsor. The CARES group meets during the week and offers access to recreational and educational activities. Seniors can enjoy light exercise, coffee mornings and the opportunity to socialize with other older adults in the area. |
| Charles N. Enes Community Center Activities for People 55+ | (860) 648-6361 | Low-cost classes are available for older adults aged 55 and over at the Charles N. Enes Community Center. Activities include tai chi, aerobics, chair yoga and Zumba classes. |
| North Central Area Agency on Aging | (860) 724-6443 | The North Central Area Agency on Aging provides many resources to older adults in South Windsor. Services include options counseling, public benefit advice, Medicare advice and long-term care supportive services. |
| Connecticut Long Term Care Ombudsman Program | (866) 388-1888 | This statewide Ombudsman Program offers many services to residents of assisted living communities. Older adults and their family members can benefit from advocacy, understand their legal rights as residents and log in complaints and concerns about their facility. |
| Greater Hartford Legal Aid | (860) 541-5062 | Seniors aged 60 and over who reside in Hartford County may be eligible for free legal advice and limited representation on civil matters. The agency can offer assistance in matters of elder law, senior directives, living wills and much more. |
| Connecticut State Department of Veterans Affairs | (860) 616-3600 | The state’s Department of Veterans Affairs assists seniors who served in the U.S. military. Older veterans can contact the VA for help with pensions, veteran health care and other benefits their service may entitle them to. |
| Greater Hartford-Central CT Retired & Senior Volunteer Program | (860) 519-3484 | This county-wide program matches older adults with volunteering opportunities according to their interests and experience. Seniors can volunteer as tutors, Meals on Wheels drivers and helpers to new arrivals at airports. Ongoing support and training are provided. |
South Windsor assisted living facilities must follow the general laws for managed residential communities that are set by the State’s Department of Public Health. For more details on these regulations, see our Assisted Living in Connecticut page.
