Home Health Aides in Fairfield University, CT

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Fairfield University, CT: the local picture

24

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

$18.75

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

13

residents 65 or older (0.4% of Fairfield University)

100%

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

24 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fairfield University ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 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.

Fairfield University has about 13 residents aged 65 or older, 100% of whom report a disability.

Fairfield University compared with Greater Bridgeport Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Fairfield University	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with a disability	100%	30%	29%
Residents 65 or older	0.4%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	100%	11%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.6%	34%	23%

Older residents in towns around Fairfield University

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Staples, CT	3.6 mi	1,415	25%
Bridgeport, CT	3.7 mi	20,391	38%
Greens Farms, CT	4.2 mi	469	19%
Coleytown, CT	4.7 mi	596	12%
Westport Village, CT	5.5 mi	589	23%
Compo, CT	5.5 mi	680	23%

Medicare-certified 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
Amedisys Home Health	Shelton, CT	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 327-2680
Stratford Vna	Stratford, CT	7.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 375-5871
Family Care Visiting Nurse & Home Care Agency, LLC	Stratford, CT	7.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 380-3220

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 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 Fairfield University

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. 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 Fairfield University: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Fairfield University?

Medicare lists 24 certified agencies whose service area includes Fairfield University ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (5 of 5), Pathwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Health Care Connectors LLC (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Fairfield University?

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. 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 (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.