Senior Housing and Community Survey

The Town of West Hartford is conducting a community survey to help inform and guide the preparation of a Senior Housing Study. This eﬀort seeks to further many of the goals and strategies outlined in the Plan of Conservation and Development, including encouraging a diversity of housing types and costs to provide access and availability of housing options to current and future residents.

This survey will help gather information on demographics, community housing needs and preferences for West Hartford’s older adult population. We want to hear from this particular group because we recognize that their housing needs are unique and may not be best addressed through existing zoning tools. The results will be utilized to guide the preparation of a Senior Housing Plan which will help to inform future housing policies that can support those unique needs into the future.

The survey should only take ten minutes to complete.

Thank you for participating!

(This survey was adapted from a previously developed AARP survey and has been modified to better meet the needs of this West Hartford study).

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* 1. Are you a resident of West Hartford?

Yes

No (Thank you for your interest, but we are only seeking input from West Hartford residents. Please do not continue.)

DEMOGRAPHICS

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* 2. What is your gender identity?

Male

Female

Prefer not to answer

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* 3. Which age bracket do you fall into?

55-64

65-74

75-84

85-94

95 or over

Prefer not to say

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* 4. What is your current marital status?

Married

Not married, but living with a partner

Separated

Divorced

Widowed

Never married

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* 5. Besides yourself, do any of the following people live in your household?

Child/children under 18

Child/children 18 or older

Child/children away at college

Parents

Other adult relative or friend 18 or older

None of the above

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* 6. What is highest level of education you have completed?

K-12th grade (no diploma)

High school graduate, GED or equivalent

Post-high school education/training (no degree)

2-year college degree

4-year college degree

Graduate or professional degree(s)

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* 7. What was your annual household income before taxes last year?

Less than $15,000

$15,001 to $24,999

$25,000 to $34,999

$35,000 to $54,999

$55,000 to $79,999

$80,000 to $104,999

$105,000 to $149,999

$150,000 or more

YOUR HOME AND COMMUNITY

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* 8. How long have you lived in West Hartford?

Less than 5 years

5 years but less than 15 years

15 years but less than 25 years

25 years but less than 35 years

35 years but less than 45 years

45 years or more

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* 9. How long have you lived in your current residence?

Less than 5 years

5 years but less than 15 years

15 years but less than 25 years

25 years but less than 35 years

35 years but less than 45 years

45 years or more

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* 10. How important is it for you to remain in West Hartford for as long as possible?

Extremely important

Very important

Somewhat important

Not so important

Not at all important

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* 11. How would you rate West Hartford as a place for people to live as they age?

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Fair

Poor

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* 12. Thinking about your future years, are you more likely to move out of West Hartford, move to a different residence within West Hartford, or stay in your current residence and never move?

Move out of West Hartford

Move into a different residence within West Hartford

Stay in your current residence and never move

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Some people find that they need or want to move out of their home as they get older. If you were to consider moving out of your current residence, would the following be a major factor, a minor factor, or not a factor at all in your decision to move?

	Major Factor	Minor Factor	Not a Factor	Not Sure
Wanting a smaller size home	Wanting a smaller size home Major Factor	Wanting a smaller size home Minor Factor	Wanting a smaller size home Not a Factor	Wanting a smaller size home Not Sure
Wanting a larger size home	Wanting a larger size home Major Factor	Wanting a larger size home Minor Factor	Wanting a larger size home Not a Factor	Wanting a larger size home Not Sure
The cost of maintaining your current home	The cost of maintaining your current home Major Factor	The cost of maintaining your current home Minor Factor	The cost of maintaining your current home Not a Factor	The cost of maintaining your current home Not Sure
Wanting a home that will help you live independently, for example a home without stairs	Wanting a home that will help you live independently, for example a home without stairs Major Factor	Wanting a home that will help you live independently, for example a home without stairs Minor Factor	Wanting a home that will help you live independently, for example a home without stairs Not a Factor	Wanting a home that will help you live independently, for example a home without stairs Not Sure

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* 14. Some people find that they need or want to move out of their town as they get older. If you were to consider moving out of West Hartford, would the following be a major factor, a minor factor, or not a factor at all in your decision to move?

	Major Factor	Minor Factor	Not a Factor	Not Sure
Your personal safety or security concerns	Your personal safety or security concerns Major Factor	Your personal safety or security concerns Minor Factor	Your personal safety or security concerns Not a Factor	Your personal safety or security concerns Not Sure
Wanting to move to an area that has better health care facilities	Wanting to move to an area that has better health care facilities Major Factor	Wanting to move to an area that has better health care facilities Minor Factor	Wanting to move to an area that has better health care facilities Not a Factor	Wanting to move to an area that has better health care facilities Not Sure
Wanting to be closer to family	Wanting to be closer to family Major Factor	Wanting to be closer to family Minor Factor	Wanting to be closer to family Not a Factor	Wanting to be closer to family Not Sure
Needing more access to public transportation	Needing more access to public transportation Major Factor	Needing more access to public transportation Minor Factor	Needing more access to public transportation Not a Factor	Needing more access to public transportation Not Sure
Wanting to live in a different climate	Wanting to live in a different climate Major Factor	Wanting to live in a different climate Minor Factor	Wanting to live in a different climate Not a Factor	Wanting to live in a different climate Not Sure
Wanting to live in an area that has a lower cost of living	Wanting to live in an area that has a lower cost of living Major Factor	Wanting to live in an area that has a lower cost of living Minor Factor	Wanting to live in an area that has a lower cost of living Not a Factor	Wanting to live in an area that has a lower cost of living Not Sure
Wanting to live in an area with better opportunities for social interaction	Wanting to live in an area with better opportunities for social interaction Major Factor	Wanting to live in an area with better opportunities for social interaction Minor Factor	Wanting to live in an area with better opportunities for social interaction Not a Factor	Wanting to live in an area with better opportunities for social interaction Not Sure

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* 15. Which factors that affect cost of living, over which you have no control, are you most concerned about? (please rank in order of concern)

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* 16. Which of the following types of homes best describes where you currently live? [Check only one.]

Single-family home

Two-family home

Three or four-family home

Apartment building with more than four units

Condominium

Senior Housing or Assisted Living community

Accessory Dwelling Unit

Some other type of living arrangement

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* 17. Do you own or rent your primary home, or do you have some other type of living arrangement, such as living with a family member or friend?

Own

Rent (skip to question 19)

Neither own nor rent, but live with adult child or others

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* 18. Do you currently have a mortgage on your residence or is your residence fully paid for?

I currently have a mortgage on my residence

I have no mortgage; my residence is completely paid for

Not sure

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* 19. How important is it for you to be able to live independently in your own home as you age?

Extremely important

Very important

Somewhat important

Not so important

Not at all important

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* 20. As you grow older, would you consider sharing your home?

	Yes	No	Not Sure
With a family member or members, not including a spouse	With a family member or members, not including a spouse Yes	With a family member or members, not including a spouse No	With a family member or members, not including a spouse Not Sure
With a friend	With a friend Yes	With a friend No	With a friend Not Sure
With a live-in home health aid	With a live-in home health aid Yes	With a live-in home health aid No	With a live-in home health aid Not Sure
With a stranger, someone I do not know	With a stranger, someone I do not know Yes	With a stranger, someone I do not know No	With a stranger, someone I do not know Not Sure

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND INFRASTRUCTURE

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* 21. How would you rate West Hartford for having each of the following?

	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor	Not Sure
Sidewalks that are safe for all users, including those with mobility devices	Sidewalks that are safe for all users, including those with mobility devices Excellent	Sidewalks that are safe for all users, including those with mobility devices Good	Sidewalks that are safe for all users, including those with mobility devices Fair	Sidewalks that are safe for all users, including those with mobility devices Poor	Sidewalks that are safe for all users, including those with mobility devices Not Sure
Well-lit, accessible, safe streets and intersections for all users	Well-lit, accessible, safe streets and intersections for all users Excellent	Well-lit, accessible, safe streets and intersections for all users Good	Well-lit, accessible, safe streets and intersections for all users Fair	Well-lit, accessible, safe streets and intersections for all users Poor	Well-lit, accessible, safe streets and intersections for all users Not Sure
Audio and visual pedestrian crossings	Audio and visual pedestrian crossings Excellent	Audio and visual pedestrian crossings Good	Audio and visual pedestrian crossings Fair	Audio and visual pedestrian crossings Poor	Audio and visual pedestrian crossings Not Sure
Separate pathways for bicyclists and pedestrians	Separate pathways for bicyclists and pedestrians Excellent	Separate pathways for bicyclists and pedestrians Good	Separate pathways for bicyclists and pedestrians Fair	Separate pathways for bicyclists and pedestrians Poor	Separate pathways for bicyclists and pedestrians Not Sure
Well-maintained streets	Well-maintained streets Excellent	Well-maintained streets Good	Well-maintained streets Fair	Well-maintained streets Poor	Well-maintained streets Not Sure
Easy to read traffic signs	Easy to read traffic signs Excellent	Easy to read traffic signs Good	Easy to read traffic signs Fair	Easy to read traffic signs Poor	Easy to read traffic signs Not Sure
Enforced speed limits	Enforced speed limits Excellent	Enforced speed limits Good	Enforced speed limits Fair	Enforced speed limits Poor	Enforced speed limits Not Sure

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* 22. How would you rate West Hartford for having each of the following?

	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor	Not Sure
Conveniently located public parking and parking for those with disabilities	Conveniently located public parking and parking for those with disabilities Excellent	Conveniently located public parking and parking for those with disabilities Good	Conveniently located public parking and parking for those with disabilities Fair	Conveniently located public parking and parking for those with disabilities Poor	Conveniently located public parking and parking for those with disabilities Not Sure
Affordable public parking	Affordable public parking Excellent	Affordable public parking Good	Affordable public parking Fair	Affordable public parking Poor	Affordable public parking Not Sure
Well-maintained homes and properties	Well-maintained homes and properties Excellent	Well-maintained homes and properties Good	Well-maintained homes and properties Fair	Well-maintained homes and properties Poor	Well-maintained homes and properties Not Sure
Affordable housing options — such as assisted living communities for adults of varying income levels	Affordable housing options — such as assisted living communities for adults of varying income levels Excellent	Affordable housing options — such as assisted living communities for adults of varying income levels Good	Affordable housing options — such as assisted living communities for adults of varying income levels Fair	Affordable housing options — such as assisted living communities for adults of varying income levels Poor	Affordable housing options — such as assisted living communities for adults of varying income levels Not Sure
Homes that are built to accommodate older adults	Homes that are built to accommodate older adults Excellent	Homes that are built to accommodate older adults Good	Homes that are built to accommodate older adults Fair	Homes that are built to accommodate older adults Poor	Homes that are built to accommodate older adults Not Sure
Well-maintained parks that you feel safe in	Well-maintained parks that you feel safe in Excellent	Well-maintained parks that you feel safe in Good	Well-maintained parks that you feel safe in Fair	Well-maintained parks that you feel safe in Poor	Well-maintained parks that you feel safe in Not Sure
Public buildings and spaces that are accessible to people of different physical abilities	Public buildings and spaces that are accessible to people of different physical abilities Excellent	Public buildings and spaces that are accessible to people of different physical abilities Good	Public buildings and spaces that are accessible to people of different physical abilities Fair	Public buildings and spaces that are accessible to people of different physical abilities Poor	Public buildings and spaces that are accessible to people of different physical abilities Not Sure
Enough benches for resting in public areas	Enough benches for resting in public areas Excellent	Enough benches for resting in public areas Good	Enough benches for resting in public areas Fair	Enough benches for resting in public areas Poor	Enough benches for resting in public areas Not Sure
Conveniently located emergency care centers	Conveniently located emergency care centers Excellent	Conveniently located emergency care centers Good	Conveniently located emergency care centers Fair	Conveniently located emergency care centers Poor	Conveniently located emergency care centers Not Sure
Well-maintained hospitals and health care facilities	Well-maintained hospitals and health care facilities Excellent	Well-maintained hospitals and health care facilities Good	Well-maintained hospitals and health care facilities Fair	Well-maintained hospitals and health care facilities Poor	Well-maintained hospitals and health care facilities Not Sure
Neighborhood Watch programs	Neighborhood Watch programs Excellent	Neighborhood Watch programs Good	Neighborhood Watch programs Fair	Neighborhood Watch programs Poor	Neighborhood Watch programs Not Sure

TRANSPORTATION

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* 23. Which of the following do you typically use to get around town for daily tasks, such as shopping, errands, medical appointments, socializing? (Please select yes or no for each)

	Yes	No
I do not get out of the house	I do not get out of the house Yes	I do not get out of the house No
Walk	Walk Yes	Walk No
Drive yourself	Drive yourself Yes	Drive yourself No
Have others drive you	Have others drive you Yes	Have others drive you No
Take a taxi	Take a taxi Yes	Take a taxi No
Use a ride share company such as Uber or Lyft	Use a ride share company such as Uber or Lyft Yes	Use a ride share company such as Uber or Lyft No
Use a special transportation service, such as one for seniors or persons with disabilities	Use a special transportation service, such as one for seniors or persons with disabilities Yes	Use a special transportation service, such as one for seniors or persons with disabilities No
Use public transportation	Use public transportation Yes	Use public transportation No
Ride a bike	Ride a bike Yes	Ride a bike No
Some other way	Some other way Yes	Some other way No

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* 24. How would you rate West Hartford for having each of the following?

	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor	Not Sure
Accessible and convenient public transportation	Accessible and convenient public transportation Excellent	Accessible and convenient public transportation Good	Accessible and convenient public transportation Fair	Accessible and convenient public transportation Poor	Accessible and convenient public transportation Not Sure
Affordable public transportation	Affordable public transportation Excellent	Affordable public transportation Good	Affordable public transportation Fair	Affordable public transportation Poor	Affordable public transportation Not Sure
Well-maintained public transportation vehicles	Well-maintained public transportation vehicles Excellent	Well-maintained public transportation vehicles Good	Well-maintained public transportation vehicles Fair	Well-maintained public transportation vehicles Poor	Well-maintained public transportation vehicles Not Sure
Timely public transportation	Timely public transportation Excellent	Timely public transportation Good	Timely public transportation Fair	Timely public transportation Poor	Timely public transportation Not Sure
Safe public transportation stops or areas that are accessible to people of varying physical abilities	Safe public transportation stops or areas that are accessible to people of varying physical abilities Excellent	Safe public transportation stops or areas that are accessible to people of varying physical abilities Good	Safe public transportation stops or areas that are accessible to people of varying physical abilities Fair	Safe public transportation stops or areas that are accessible to people of varying physical abilities Poor	Safe public transportation stops or areas that are accessible to people of varying physical abilities Not Sure
Special transportation services for people with disabilities and older adults	Special transportation services for people with disabilities and older adults Excellent	Special transportation services for people with disabilities and older adults Good	Special transportation services for people with disabilities and older adults Fair	Special transportation services for people with disabilities and older adults Poor	Special transportation services for people with disabilities and older adults Not Sure

We thank you for participating in this survey!