Our Community
Duncaster is a long-established, not-for-profit community provides a wide range of opportunities for friendship, intellectual growth, and belonging.
Live Purposefully
Experience an active lifestyle filled with friendship and exceptional service at Duncaster, Hartford County’s premier Life Plan community. Enjoy art and culture, education and wellness on Duncaster’s beautifully landscaped 94-acre campus. Adjacent to LaSalette Open Space and it’s miles of lovely scenic walking trails, Duncaster offers relaxed country living while only minutes away from the exciting restaurant and entertainment hub of West Hartford.
Doctors, educators, entrepreneurs, travelers, musicians, even published authors—all call Duncaster home. Together with Duncaster’s friendly, tenured staff, they create a rich, rewarding and engaging lifestyle. And with the peace of mind of on-site health care providing a foundation for a life free from worry, it’s easy to see why residents say, “Duncaster is where I live, create, play, and thrive every day!”
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Duncaster is a long-established, not-for-profit community provides a wide range of opportunities for friendship, intellectual growth, and belonging.
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LIVE PURPOSEFULLY.
Independent Living
Duncaster offers maintenance-free independent living, with apartment homes to fit every taste and budget. Residents can live vibrantly by enjoying abundant activities, first-class amenities and gourmet dining.
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Lifelong Planning
LifeCare on the Go™ is an “early acceptance” LifeCare program that lets you live how you want and where you want with maximum flexibility and security. Whether you’re a snowbird or choose to remain in your current home, LifeCare on the Go provides all the security and services of LifeCare, with the option of living in a furnished Duncaster apartment home for up to six months per year.
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About Duncaster
Duncaster is more than a Life Plan community – it's a place where we prioritize the well-being and happiness of our residents. Our dedicated team is committed to providing exceptional service and fostering a warm, welcoming environment.
About DuncasterServices & Amenities / Features
Experience the ease of living, complemented by our outstanding amenities, and rediscover the pleasure of true socialization.
Dine at the Terrace Dining Room, Courtyard Café, or Town Green.- Meet friends for happy hour in the Lounge.
- Play pickleball.
- Practice on the Putting Green.
- Read, borrow books, and attend discussions at the Library.
- View exhibits in the Residents’ Art Gallery.
- Garden in the greenhouse and community gardens.
Together We Thrive: Community Moments at Duncaster
Step into our world and see the genuine connections that make Duncaster so special. Laughter, friendships, and shared experiences all come together to define our vibrant community.
Community Spaces
Ready to see what life at Duncaster is like? Join us on this immersive virtual tour of our community spaces.
Why We Live At Duncaster
Discover the experiences of those who call our community home, in their own words.
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
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
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
The Duncaster Foundation
The Duncaster Foundation, created by residents, supports community well-being through financial assistance and funds capital projects, ensuring resident security and enhancing quality of life. Residents can contribute to align their passions with Duncaster's needs.
