Stern Village - Trumbull Housing Authority

What Stern Village - Trumbull Housing Authority does

The Trumbull Housing Authority (THA) operates Stern Village, a 222-unit affordable housing community located on two adjacent parcels at 200 and 210 Hedgehog Circle in Trumbull, Connecticut. Stern Village comprises 186 units of independent housing for low-income seniors aged 62+ and disabled adults aged 18+, delivered in single-story apartment buildings arranged in quads with efficiency and one-bedroom configurations; the adjacent Henry Stern Center provides 36 efficiency apartments of congregate living for frail elderly residents requiring assistance with activities of daily living. THA is a quasi-public state agency, non-profit organization incorporated under Connecticut law, governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, with land and improvements owned outright by the authority itself.

THA funds operations exclusively through recurring monthly rental income rather than ongoing federal or state subsidies; the organization does not participate in HUD programs and does not accept Section 8 vouchers. Rent is structured as the greater of a published base rent ($650/month for an efficiency, $700/month for a one-bedroom) or 30% of household adjusted monthly income, subject to program-specific income limits ($71,650/year for one person, $81,850 for two in Stern Village; $65,750/$75,150 in the Congregate program, where DOH subsidies may apply). Resident services are bundled into the Congregate offering — daily meals, monthly housekeeping, 24/7 attendant, and utilities — enabling aging in place across the two connected programs. The portfolio has been built out in phases between 1972 and 1991, and current operations indicate demand exceeds capacity, with the Stern Village waitlist closed as of June 27, 2025 and scheduled to reopen around January 2027 under a lottery-based application system.

THA's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: prospective residents apply directly, are screened (background, credit, landlord references, interview), and are placed on a lottery-managed waitlist. The authority maintains a small staff (11-50 employees) under Executive Director Paulette Mack, supported by an embedded community partnership network that includes the Trumbull Library, Senior Center, Rotary Club, garden clubs, local police/fire/EMS, and on-site counseling via the Mary J. Sherlach Counseling Center. Marketing and resident communications rely on a WordPress website (sternvillage.com), a bi-monthly newsletter (The Stern Village Voice), a Facebook page, robocall alerts, and a monthly Resident Association meeting.

Name

Stern Village - Trumbull Housing Authority

Legal name

Trumbull Housing Authority

Website

https://sternvillage.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Trumbull Housing Authority operates Stern Village, a 222-unit affordable housing community in Trumbull, CT serving low-income seniors aged 62+ and disabled adults aged 18+. It runs independent living (186 units) and a Congregate supportive-living program (36 units) funded entirely by tenant rental income without HUD subsidies.

Ownership category

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Product category

Affordable Senior Housing

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (623311), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (53111), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Lessors Of Real Property, Nec (6519)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLADAAAG

Independent Living Real Estate Owners/Operators (REITs & Management Companies)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Independent Living Communities

SECONDARYHLADAAAE

Independent Living with Supportive Services (Light ADL/IADL Support)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Independent Living Communities

SECONDARYBPAJAFAD

Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8)

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Residential Property Management

SECONDARYBPAJAFAE

Senior & Assisted Living Residential Property Management

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Residential Property Management

Keywords

• Affordable senior housing
• Disabled adult housing
• Congregate living services
• Public housing management
• Senior independent living

Headquarters

HQ city

Trumbull

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Residential Rental Income: The THA generates revenue through monthly rent payments from residents of Stern Village (186 units) and Stern Center-Congregate (36 units). Rent is calculated based on the greater of base rent or 30% of household adjusted monthly income, ensuring affordability for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Trumbull Housing Authority develops, owns, and operates two affordable housing properties in Trumbull, Connecticut: Stern Village (186 efficiency and one-bedroom independent-living apartments for seniors 62+ and disabled adults 18+) and the Henry Stern Center-Congregate (36 efficiency apartments providing supportive congregate living with daily meals, weekly housekeeping, and 24/7 attendant services for frail seniors 62+). Rent is set at the greater of a published base rent or 30% of household adjusted monthly income, and the authority operates as a self-sufficient quasi-public state agency that does not receive ongoing federal or state funding.

Product overview

Stern Village and Stern Center - Congregate are two distinct housing programs operated by the Trumbull Housing Authority. Stern Village provides 186 units of independent elderly housing for seniors 62+ and disabled adults 18+, while Stern Center - Congregate offers 36 units of supportive congregate living for frail seniors requiring assistance with daily activities. The two programs are located adjacent to each other and share community facilities, allowing residents to age in place by transitioning between housing types as their needs change.

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Products and services

• Stern Village 186 units of affordable elderly housing for low-income seniors 62+ and disabled adults 18+ in single-story apartment buildings arranged in quads, offering efficiency and one-bedroom units with galley kitchens on approximately 16.14 acres adjacent to Beach Memorial Park in Trumbull, CT.
• Henry Stern Center - Congregate 36-unit, two-story congregate living facility for adults 62+ who have difficulty with one or more activities of daily living (feeding, bathing, grooming, dressing, or transferring), providing independent living with supportive services including daily meals, weekly housekeeping, 24/7 attendant, and wellness programs; Department of Housing subsidies available for eligible residents.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Boy ScoutsminorOthersCommunity organization that has partnered with Stern Village, with volunteers visiting residents and participating in community activities.
• The Girl ScoutsminorOthersCommunity organization partnering with Stern Village through volunteer visits and community activities with residents.
• Trumbull LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing community partner providing resources and services to Stern Village residents, including homebound services for those with mobility challenges.
• Trumbull Rotary ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerService organization that has been active in Stern Village, providing volunteer support and community engagement.
• Nichols Garden ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal garden club that has partnered with Stern Village, contributing to beautification projects and community gardens.
• Long Hill Garden ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGarden club organization that has partnered with Stern Village for beautification projects in the community.
• Mary J. Sherlach Counseling CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health counseling service providing on-site therapy sessions for Stern Village residents through scheduled appointments and group therapy.
• Trumbull Senior CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides group trips, transportation to medical appointments, and membership opportunities for Stern Village residents at no charge. Membership costs $5.00 annually.
• Trumbull Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive Director works closely with Chief Lombardo and Officers of Trumbull Police Department on safety initiatives and emergency management plans.
• Trumbull Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks with Fire Marshal Megan Murphy and Assistant Fire Marshal Alex Russo on emergency management plans and safety initiatives.
• Trumbull EMScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Director of EMS Joe Laucella on emergency preparedness and resident safety protocols.
• Jewish Family ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial service organization providing additional support services to Stern Village residents. Contact: Jen Bernstein 203-921-4161.
• Meals On Wheels (CW Resources/Agency)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeal delivery service partnership providing nutrition support to eligible Stern Village residents. Contact: 203-368-4291.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Beacon Communities: Non-profit developer and operator of affordable housing, including senior-specific communities — directly comparable to THA in mission (affordable housing for low-income residents, including seniors) and ownership/operation model.
• Senior Lifestyle: National operator of independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities; comparable to THA as a multi-tier senior housing operator with a continuum-of-care approach for the 62+ demographic.
• LCB Senior Living: Regional operator of independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities in the Northeast U.S. — geographically and operationally comparable to THA in serving the Northeast 62+ senior market with a community-style model.
• Holiday Retirement: One of the largest operators of independent living communities for seniors in the U.S. — directly comparable to Stern Village's independent living component in product type and target demographic (62+ seniors seeking a residential community).
• Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH): Non-profit that preserves and operates affordable rental housing for low-income seniors, families, and individuals — directly comparable to THA as a non-profit operator/owner of affordable rental housing for vulnerable seniors.

Broad incumbents

• Atria Senior Living: Operates a large national portfolio of senior living communities spanning independent and assisted living — comparable in operating a multi-tier senior housing platform serving the 65+ demographic.
• Volunteers of America: National non-profit that develops and operates affordable senior housing, assisted living, and supportive services programs — comparable to THA as a non-profit, faith-/community-rooted operator of affordable housing for low-income seniors.
• Brookdale Senior Living: The largest U.S. operator of senior living communities (independent, assisted, memory care) — comparable as a provider of senior housing with multiple levels of care, though larger and primarily for-profit.
• National Church Residences: Largest non-profit provider of affordable senior housing and services in the U.S., operating independent living, assisted living, and supportive housing communities — directly comparable as a non-profit, mission-driven senior housing operator with a continuum-of-care model.

Regional players

• American Senior Communities: Operates a network of senior living and assisted living communities across Indiana with a focus on affordable and Medicaid-supported residents — comparable as a regional operator of senior housing combining independent and assisted living under one umbrella.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sternvillage
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trumbull-housing-authority---stern-village

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Profiles10 records

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