24-Hour Home Care in Fairfield University, CT

Local figures

24-Hour Home Care in Fairfield University, CT: the local picture

100%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.0% in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region)

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

100%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region)

13

residents 65 or older (0.4% of Fairfield University)

13 Fairfield University residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (100%; 7.0% in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region), and 13 have serious difficulty walking. Round-the-clock care is usually for people who need hands-on help at any hour.

About 0 residents are 85 or older (0.0% of the population).

If you are weighing home care against a nursing home, the nearest Medicare-certified ones are Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital Inc in Fairfield (1.0 mi) and Southport Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC in Southport (1.9 mi).

Fairfield University compared with Greater Bridgeport Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Fairfield University	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	100%	7.0%	6.5%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	100%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	100%	7.2%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	100%	11%	8.8%

Older residents in towns around Fairfield University

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Staples, CT	3.6 mi	1,415	7.8%
Bridgeport, CT	3.7 mi	20,391	10%
Greens Farms, CT	4.2 mi	469	4.7%
Coleytown, CT	4.7 mi	596	3.0%
Westport Village, CT	5.5 mi	589	5.8%
Compo, CT	5.5 mi	680	4.7%

Home health agencies serving Fairfield University

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Rocky Hill, CT	46 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 632-4000
Pathwell Home Health	Stratford, CT	7.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 256-1804
Health Care Connectors LLC	Greenwich, CT	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 489-0919
Centerwell Home Health	Rocky Hill, CT	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 674-1302
Patient Care	Trumbull, CT	7.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(203) 374-4555

Nursing homes near Fairfield University (to compare)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital Inc	Fairfield, CT	1.0 mi	1 of 5	170	(203) 255-3573
Southport Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC	Southport, CT	1.9 mi	2 of 5	120	(203) 259-7894
Cambridge Health And Rehabilitation Center	Fairfield, CT	2.6 mi	3 of 5	160	(203) 372-0313
Springs At 3030 Park, The	Bridgeport, CT	3.3 mi	5 of 5	23	(203) 374-5611

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairfield University. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a 24-hour caregiver can help with

Someone awake and on duty at all hours
Personal care, meals and medication reminders through the day
Help at night without relying on one tired caregiver
Written handover notes between shifts

Cost

What 24-hour home care costs in Fairfield University

24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $18.75 an hour (the Connecticut median aide wage) that is about $13,650 a month in wages before any overtime. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a 24-hour caregiver

24-hour care is the most hours a family can arrange at home, and the most costly. Each caregiver works a set shift, often two 12-hour or three 8-hour shifts a day, so nobody works all night after working all day. Minimum wage and overtime rules apply to each caregiver you employ directly; for workers who live in the home see DOL Fact Sheet 79B.

Questions worth asking: How do you hand over to the next caregiver? Can you work fixed shifts on the same days each week? Have you worked on a team caring for one client? More in our 24-hour home care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

24-Hour Home Care in Fairfield University: common questions

How much does 24-hour home care cost in Fairfield University?

24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $18.75 an hour (the Connecticut median aide wage) that is about $13,650 a month in wages before any overtime. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

How many caregivers does 24-hour care take?

A week has 168 hours. If each caregiver works about 40 hours, that is four or five people, plus someone to cover sickness and holidays. Fewer caregivers means very long weeks for each of them.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.