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 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
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
Resources:
To report suspected fraud call Connecticut SMP at 1-800-994-9422
Ombudsman Office (Toll free): 1-866-388-1888
Phone (Central Office): 860-424-5200
E-mail: ltcop@ct.gov
Call CHOICES at 1-800-994-9422 to speak with a counselor in your area.
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
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
Agency on Aging of South Central CT – (South Central areas)
Address: 117 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT 06473
Phone: (203) 785-8533
Southwestern CT Agency on Aging – (Southwestern areas)
Address: 1000 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone: (203) 333-9288
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