How much does home care cost in Connecticut?

It depends on the type of care, the hours and where you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.

Which Connecticut cities do you serve?

Every Connecticut ZIP code. We have local pages for the 20 largest cities, including Bridgeport, Stamford and New Haven.

Is a home care consultation free in Connecticut?

Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.

Connecticut

Senior care in Connecticut.

From Greenwich to Norwich, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.

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Harbor Home Care

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Serves 06604

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Cities we serve

Home care across Connecticut.

Pick your city for local phone numbers, ways to pay and answers. If your city is not listed, enter your ZIP code and we’ll look for care near you.

In Connecticut, homemaker-companion agencies that provide non-medical help at home must be registered with the Department of Consumer Protection.

Ways to pay

Ways to pay in Connecticut.

Private pay
Most families pay the provider directly. You agree on hours and rates before care starts.
Long term care insurance
Many policies cover in home care or assisted living after a waiting period.
VA benefits
Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for Aid and Attendance or VA home care programs.
Medicaid
Your state’s Medicaid program may pay for some care at home for people who qualify.

Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE)

The Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders may pay for homemaker-companion services, personal care attendants, adult day services, home-delivered meals and respite. It is for residents 65 and older who need help with daily activities and meet Medicaid waiver or state-funded financial rules. Call the Department of Social Services Alternate Care Unit at 800-445-5394 (or 860-424-4904, option 4, in the Hartford area) to start a CHCPE application.

All ways to pay

Your first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Connecticut and the agency reaches out to set it up.

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Local resources

Free help in Connecticut.

These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.

Connecticut CHOICES

Free counseling on Medicare and help finding services for older adults and caregivers, through the state Department of Aging and Disability Services.

800-994-9422

Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders

The Department of Social Services line to apply for or ask about Medicaid and state-funded home care for adults 65 and older.

800-445-5394

Department of Public Health Home Health Hotline

State Department of Public Health line for complaints about licensed home health care agencies.

800-828-9769

Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline

Free, confidential help for people living with dementia and their families, any time of day.

800-272-3900

Questions

Connecticut questions.

Can’t find your answer? Our team is happy to help.

(213) 451-6802

Do home care agencies need a license in Connecticut?
Yes. In Connecticut, homemaker-companion agencies that provide non-medical help at home must be registered with the Department of Consumer Protection.
Does Connecticut Medicaid pay for home care?
It can. The Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders may pay for homemaker-companion services, personal care attendants, adult day services, home-delivered meals and respite. It is for residents 65 and older who need help with daily activities and meet Medicaid waiver or state-funded financial rules. Call the Department of Social Services Alternate Care Unit at 800-445-5394 (or 860-424-4904, option 4, in the Hartford area) to start a CHCPE application.
How much does home care cost in Connecticut?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Which Connecticut cities do you serve?
Every Connecticut ZIP code. We have local pages for the 20 largest cities, including Bridgeport, Stamford and New Haven.
Is a home care consultation free in Connecticut?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.

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