Home Health Aides in East Hartford, CT: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in East Hartford, CT: the local picture

32

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

$18.75

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

7,557

residents 65 or older (15% of East Hartford)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Capitol Planning Region)

32 Medicare-certified home health agencies list East Hartford 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.

East Hartford has about 7,557 residents aged 65 or older, 37% of whom report a disability.

East Hartford compared with Capitol Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	East Hartford	Capitol Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	29%	29%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.4%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	9.2%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	41%	24%	23%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,441	$66,388	—

Older residents in towns around East Hartford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hartford, CT	3.8 mi	14,773	35%
Glastonbury Center, CT	4.2 mi	2,284	22%
Manchester, CT	4.7 mi	5,230	41%
Wethersfield, CT	5.1 mi	5,551	26%
West Hartford, CT	7.6 mi	12,531	26%
Newington, CT	8.1 mi	6,555	30%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving East Hartford

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Rocky Hill, CT	7.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 632-4000
Enliven Home Health	Rocky Hill, CT	7.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 757-2004
Global Horizon Home Care	Bloomfield, CT	7.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 243-0560
Centerwell Home Health	Rocky Hill, CT	7.6 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	7.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 265-4427
Pathwell Home Health	Stratford, CT	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 256-1804
Trinity Health Of New England At Home	Hartford, CT	5.0 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	1.5 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 East Hartford. 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 East Hartford

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 40% of the $4,037 monthly median income of East Hartford 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 East Hartford: common questions

Which home health agencies serve East Hartford?

Medicare lists 32 certified agencies whose service area includes East Hartford ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (5 of 5), Enliven Home Health (5 of 5), Global Horizon Home Care (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in East Hartford?

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 40% of the $4,037 monthly median income of East Hartford 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 East Hartford, CT