Francis J Pitkat Congregate Living Center

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"Comfortable Congregate Housing at an Affordable Price"
80 Franklin Street, Vernon-Rockville, CT

Our goal is to help our residents with the little things so they can maintain their independence while feeling safe and comfortable in their own self-sufficient apartment. The Francis J Pitkat Congregate Living Center is a state-funded two-story building with 43 individual apartments and equipped with an elevator.

The eligibility requirements to reside at our Congregate facility are:

  1. applicants must be 62 years of age or older
  2. applicants must be income-eligible
  3. applicants must be capable of providing for their own daily needs without supervision
  4. applicants are subject to our "screening" process

Affordable

  • All rent and services based on income
  • Heat, hot water, cold water, electricity and basic cable included in rent

The Facility & Dwelling Units

  • Spacious, secure, private dwelling units
  • Emergency call-for-aid system in each unit
  • Each unit equipped with a stove and refrigerator
  • On-site laundry
  • Library, Sunroom & Activity room with computers
  • Sprinklers, fire alarm and smoke detector systems
  • Lighted parking lot
  • Supermarket and pharmacy nearby

Congregate Services

  • Main meal prepared on site and served daily
  • Light housekeeping services
  • 24-hour administrative on-site staffing
  • Resident Service Coordinator
  • Daily Activities: Bingo, crafts, movies, cards, board games, puzzles, musical entertainment, the Wii™ Entertainment System
  • Part-time nurses on site should our residents become eligible for this service
 

Section 8

The Section 8 program provides assistance for low-income families in the private rental market through the Housing Assistance Payments Program.

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Applications

Applicants must meet certain requirements in order to participate in the housing programs of the Vernon Housing Authority.

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