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Hamden, Connecticut

Senior care in Hamden.

Across Hamden, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.

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Harbor Home Care

Home care agency · 2.1 mi away

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Offers personal care

Serves 06518

Available weekday mornings

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Care in Hamden

Finding care in Hamden.

Hamden is a town just north of New Haven, home to Quinnipiac University and Sleeping Giant State Park. We help families across Hamden Center, Whitneyville, Spring Glen, Mount Carmel and Highwood.

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

Tell us where in Hamden you are and what you need, and we’ll recommend options that serve your area.

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Care profile for Mom

Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026

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Care needed

Personal care

Schedule

Weekday mornings

Starting

Within 2 weeks

Paying with

Private pay + LTC insurance

Help with

BathingGetting dressedBreakfastMedication remindersShort walks
  1. Profile complete

    Today, 9:14 AM

  2. Matched with Harbor Home Care

    Home care agency · 1.8 mi away

Ways to pay

Ways to pay in New Haven County.

  • 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) in New Haven County

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. Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut can also point you to local help: 203-785-8533.

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

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Local resources

Free help in Hamden.

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

Hamden Senior Services

The Town of Hamden’s senior services office at the Miller Cultural Complex on Dixwell Avenue, coordinated by Kim Craft.

203-287-2547

Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut

Serves older adults and caregivers in greater New Haven, including Hamden, with benefits help, caregiver support and in-home services.

203-785-8533

Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline

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

800-272-3900

211 Connecticut

Free line that connects you to local health and social services.

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Questions

Hamden questions.

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(213) 451-6802
  • Do you serve all of Hamden?

    Yes. We help families across Hamden and nearby communities, including New Haven, North Haven, Cheshire and Woodbridge.

  • How much does home care cost in Hamden?

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

  • Who do I call about senior services in Hamden?

    Start with Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut at 203-785-8533. In Hamden, Hamden Senior Services is at 203-287-2547.

  • How do I get help paying for home care in Hamden?

    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.

  • Where can I find dementia support in Hamden?

    The Alzheimer’s Association runs a free helpline for families, day and night, at 800-272-3900.

  • Is a home care consultation free in Hamden?

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

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