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Explore the community. Taste the independence.
LIVE PURPOSEFULLY. Your next chapter starts here.

About Us

A Community Built by Remarkable Residents and Dedicated Staff

Welcome to Duncaster, a not-for-profit Life Plan Community in Greater Hartford. Nestled on 94 acres, our campus offers a peaceful setting with natural beauty and friendly neighbors. Founded in the early 1980s, Duncaster provides a welcoming place to thrive and grow. Join the community and LIVE PURPOSEFULLY.

Living Options & Health Services

Personalized Support, Tailored To Your Needs

Independent Living

Duncaster Independent Living offers a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle with a focus on freedom and autonomy.

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    Full Service Life Plan Community

    LifeCare™ gives you outstanding independent living options with the assurance of health care and personal services.

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    Enrichment

    Join a welcoming community that values diversity, offering over 40 clubs, educational programs, and a commitment to active, engaged living.

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    Opportunity & Wellness

    Explore intellectual pursuits, health, and fun in a community dedicated to senior wellness and inclusivity.

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    Maintenance-free Homes

    More than 20 unique floor plans to customize for your personal style.

Explore Duncaster

Experience the exceptional features of our featured residences and the comprehensive community offerings.

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Campus Virtual Tours

Experience Ducaster's community offerings through detailed virtual campus tours.
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Amenities

Examine Duncaster's curated amenities and see the lifestyle opportunities they offer.
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Our Team

Meet the dedicated team, committed to serving and building a vibrant community.
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Why We Live At Duncaster

Discover the experiences of those who call our community home, in their own words.
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From Global Classrooms to Duncaster

As retired teachers who have taught in a variety of places, we were West Hartford residents for many years. Prior to that we both moved a number of times around the U.S. and abroad. We chose Duncaster after considering several options because it’s a Life Plan community. It provides us the security we desire—for the rest of our lives.
Susan Williams & Kanani Bell
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I love being connected

I chose a Life Plan community because I love being connected. At Duncaster, I’m surrounded by amazing people who’ve led amazing lives. We share stories about where we’ve been, support each other no matter where we are and have a real sense of togetherness. And we do what we can to extend that feeling to the greater community.
Sara Cole
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There’s so much more of life to explore and I still have more to offer the greater community. At Duncaster, I get to prove it every single day.

Some of my friends are perfectly happy to just sit on the sidelines and watch life go by. But not me. I had to find a place where I could stay active and engaged. A place that offered more than just the proverbial rocking chair. Why? Because there’s so much more of life to explore and I still have more to offer the greater community. At Duncaster, I get to prove it every single day.
Jackie Brown
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Life Plan Communities

Duncaster is a full service Life Plan community offering the unparalleled benefits of LifeCare™ – a comprehensive plan that manages the unexpected and protects you from the potential high costs of long-term care.