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

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Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 06518
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 06518
Available weekday mornings
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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.
Example
Care profile for Mom
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Care needed
Personal care
Schedule
Weekday mornings
Starting
Within 2 weeks
Paying with
Private pay + LTC insurance
Help with
Profile complete
Today, 9:14 AM
Matched with Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 1.8 mi away
Agency reaches out
Usually the same day
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.
All ways to payYour 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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Hamden Senior Services
The Town of Hamden’s senior services office at the Miller Cultural Complex on Dixwell Avenue, coordinated by Kim Craft.
203-287-2547Agency 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.
203-785-8533Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
Free, confidential help for people living with dementia and their families, any time of day.
800-272-3900Do 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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