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Capitol Towers

470 Broad St

4.2(17 ratings)· Hartford average: 3.5

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Quick Facts

Housing subsidy
Project-Based Section 8 units available
Pet policy
Small dogs or cats, one per unit
Transportation
Dial-A-Ride and weekly Dattco grocery trips
Utilities
Rent includes heat, water, electricity, trash
Resident support
Full-time coordinator for benefit programs

What Families Think

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Reviewers describe Capitol Towers as a clean, well-managed, secure high-rise for independent seniors, with polite and helpful staff during the application process. Google ratings are consistently high, though the review pool is small and mostly touches on cleanliness and front-desk service rather than day-to-day living details.

What reviewers praise

  • Reviewers call it clean and well managed
  • Strong sign-in security with guard on duty
  • Staff described as polite and professional
  • Outside grounds well maintained
  • Consistently high Google ratings from reviewers

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Capitol Towers is a senior living community in Hartford, Connecticut offering Independent Living. Amenities include Outdoor Patio, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 17 reviews.

About Capitol Towers

Capitol Towers is a nine-story, 144-unit apartment community for seniors aged 62 and older and persons with disabilities located in Hartford, Connecticut. The community offers independent living in a non-smoking high-rise setting, with one-bedroom and two-bedroom handicap-accessible apartments featuring newly renovated kitchens, Energy Star appliances, wall-to-wall carpeting, and window blinds. Monthly rent includes heat, water, electricity, and trash service.

A full-time Resident Services Coordinator trained in elderly services provides support to residents regarding federal, state, and local programs. The community offers both subsidized Project-Based Section 8 units and market-rate units, with rent calculated at approximately 30% of resident income for subsidized units. Capitol Towers welcomes small dogs or cats, with a limit of one animal per apartment subject to size restrictions.

The community is located in the Capitol District with convenient access to the State Capitol, Legislative Buildings, Bushnell Park, Bushnell Theater, restaurants, shopping, churches, and public transportation. Two elevators serve all floors, and residents have access to a gated parking lot. Laundry facilities with Smartcard washers and dryers are located on the lower level, and garbage and recycling centers are available on each floor.

Residents enjoy bi-weekly coffee hours, weekly exercise classes, a community pool room, and a room with games and puzzles. The community facilitates transportation through local public transit service, an internal Dial-A-Ride program, and weekly grocery shopping trips via Dattco on Wednesdays. Storage space is available within individual apartments.

Types of Care at Capitol Towers

Independent Living

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Kitchen
  • Private Rooms
  • Washer & Dryer
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Pet Friendly
  • Security

Activities

  • Games
  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Capitol Towers

4.2overall · 17 ratings combined

4.2★ on Google (17)

Sharon Morgan

Oct 2025

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I have not seen the apartments. Outside is beautiful and well maintained. I met a worker who gave me the application. She was very professional and committed to helping me. I would like to live there.

Maria Ruiz

Sep 2024

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Love this place the lady that were doing our paper work she were very nice and polite the place is clean and quiet and the guy that received us were very polite

Priscilla Garten

Feb 2019

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65 years old & up live here. 2 elevators, laundry room Excellent security! Must be buzzed in by resident and sign the book with your name, what apartment #, time you get here & time you left. Book is on the desk with a security guard behind it! Clean. Hallway is clean

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Capitol Towers offer?

Capitol Towers offers Independent Living.

Is Capitol Towers pet friendly?

Yes. Capitol Towers lists pet-friendly accommodations among its amenities. Ask about any size or breed policies when you visit.

Where is Capitol Towers located?

Capitol Towers is located at 470 Broad St in Hartford, Connecticut.

What do families say about Capitol Towers?

Capitol Towers carries a 4.2 out of 5 rating from 17 Google reviews. Reviewers describe Capitol Towers as a clean, well-managed, secure high-rise for independent seniors, with polite and helpful staff during the application process. Google ratings are consistently high, though the review pool is small and mostly touches on cleanliness and front-desk service rather than day-to-day living details. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

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