Home Health Aides in Bristol, CT: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Bristol, CT: the local picture

30

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

$18.75

median hourly wage of home care aides in Connecticut (BLS, May 2025)

9,980

residents 65 or older (16% of Bristol)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region)

30 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Bristol ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

Home health and personal care aides in Connecticut earn a median $18.75 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $17.07 and $21.27.

Bristol has about 9,980 residents aged 65 or older, 38% of whom report a disability.

Bristol compared with Naugatuck Valley Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Bristol	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	31%	29%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	9.8%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	23%	23%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,537	$60,762	—

Older residents in towns around Bristol

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Terryville, CT	3.5 mi	899	38%
New Britain, CT	8.0 mi	10,804	34%
Kensington, CT	9.7 mi	2,471	26%
Northwest Harwinton, CT	9.7 mi	728	27%
Collinsville, CT	9.8 mi	1,013	41%
Waterbury, CT	9.8 mi	17,593	42%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Bristol

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Enliven Home Health	Rocky Hill, CT	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 757-2004
Elara Caring	Rocky Hill, CT	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 632-4000
Global Horizon Home Care	Bloomfield, CT	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 243-0560
Bristol Hospital Home Care Agency	Bristol, CT	0.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 585-4752
Centerwell Home Health	Rocky Hill, CT	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 674-1302
Masters In Home Care, LLC	Rocky Hill, CT	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 265-4427
Trinity Health Of New England At Home	Hartford, CT	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 763-7600
Hartford Healthcare At Home	East Hartford, CT	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 249-4862

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

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Bristol

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 39% of the $4,128 monthly median income of Bristol 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 home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

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

Questions

Home Health Aides in Bristol: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Bristol?

Medicare lists 30 certified agencies whose service area includes Bristol ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Enliven Home Health (5 of 5), Elara Caring (5 of 5), Global Horizon Home Care (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Bristol?

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 39% of the $4,128 monthly median income of Bristol 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).

What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

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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.

Home Health Aides in Bristol, CT