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Community Engagement

Dive into meaningful participation, from local volunteering to shaping Duncaster's future through resident-led committees, and actively advocate for the causes you care about.
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Our Foundation

Duncaster's charitable Foundation, created by residents in 1994, supports our community's well-being. Key funds, like the Residents Assistance Fund, ensure lifelong security. Generous gifts have also funded vital projects, including our 5-Star skilled nursing center and community spaces. Give to Duncaster, driven by your personal passion.
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Help create change at Duncaster.

At Duncaster, the personal interests, beliefs and causes of residents are recognized and respected. We encourage and support the involvement of everyone in shaping our culture and making a difference within our community.
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  • Checklist IconVolunteerism - Duncaster residents contribute to the community through diverse volunteer efforts, including local events and ongoing support for food and senior assistance programs.
  • Checklist IconCommittees – Duncaster offers over 30 resident-led committees, empowering individuals to influence community development.
  • Checklist IconActivism – Residents are encouraged to advocate for their beliefs, with Duncaster fostering an environment that values diverse perspectives.

Ways To Give

Your generosity helps enrich the lives of Duncaster residents every day—supporting everything from music and lifelong learning to memory care and wellness programs. Whether you choose to give once, set up ongoing support, or direct your gift to a specific fund, every donation makes a meaningful difference. Explore the giving options below to find the way that’s right for you.
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One-Time Donation

Make a meaningful impact with a single gift—every contribution supports the vibrant life of our community.
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Recurring donation

Create lasting change with a monthly gift that provides ongoing support where it's needed most.
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Select a fund

Give to what matters most to you—whether it's music, memory care, or enriching programs like the library.
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Bring your talents. Grow your passions.
LIVE PURPOSEFULLY.

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Our Community

Two dining venues. 17 floor plans. More than 40 clubs and groups. Infinite ways to fill your days with purpose. That’s life at Duncaster. Your next chapter starts here.
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About Duncaster

Duncaster is the first not-for-profit Life Plan Community in the Greater Hartford area surrounded by natural beauty, friendly neighbors and abundant opportunities for personal growth and enrichment.
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Amenities

Our first-class services and amenities are designed to foster friendship, wellness and growth. It’s about spending less time doing chores and more time discovering all that Duncaster has to offer.
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Virtual Tours

Experience the beauty of our 94-acre campus and discover some of the many ways to spend your days.
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to 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.