Adult Disability Care in Putnam, CT: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Putnam, CT: the local picture

18%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (10% in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region)

356

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

11%

of households have no vehicle (4.8% in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region)

7

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Putnam ZIP codes in their service area

About 801 Putnam residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (18%; 10% in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region).

356 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

11% of Putnam households have no vehicle (4.8% in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Putnam compared with Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Putnam	Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	18%	10%	9.5%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	7.8%	4.5%	3.5%
Households with no vehicle	11%	4.8%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.0%	6.3%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	35%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	8.4%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,821	$63,042	—

Older residents in towns around Putnam

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Danielson, CT	7.7 mi	571	12%
Webster, MA	9.1 mi	1,920	16%
Pascoag, RI	11 mi	924	14%
Southbridge Town, MA	12 mi	2,562	20%
Oxford, MA	14 mi	971	17%
Moosup, CT	14 mi	424	8.1%

Home health agencies serving Putnam

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Rocky Hill, CT	43 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	80 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 256-1804
Hartford Healthcare At Home	East Hartford, CT	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 249-4862
Atrinity Home Health	Wallingford, CT	57 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 699-9104
Day Kimball Homecare	North Grosvenordale, CT	4.3 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 928-0422

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

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Putnam

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 53% of the $3,068 monthly median income of Putnam households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. 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 disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

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

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Putnam: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Putnam?

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 53% of the $3,068 monthly median income of Putnam households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Connecticut.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; 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.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Putnam, CT