Home Health Aides in New Haven, CT: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in New Haven, CT: the local picture

35

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

$18.75

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

15,840

residents 65 or older (12% of New Haven)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in South Central Connecticut Planning Region)

35 Medicare-certified home health agencies list New Haven 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.

New Haven has about 15,840 residents aged 65 or older, 34% of whom report a disability.

New Haven compared with South Central Connecticut Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	New Haven	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	29%	29%
Residents 65 or older	12%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.4%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	9.2%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	33%	22%	23%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,227	$66,432	—

Older residents in towns around New Haven

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West Haven, CT	3.5 mi	8,839	28%
East Haven, CT	3.6 mi	5,689	31%
Orange, CT	5.5 mi	3,293	24%
North Haven, CT	6.0 mi	5,439	25%
Branford Center, CT	6.1 mi	1,647	38%
Quinnipiac University, CT	7.7 mi	0	—

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving New Haven

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Rocky Hill, CT	28 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	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 757-2004
Pathwell Home Health	Stratford, CT	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 256-1804
Centerwell Home Health	Rocky Hill, CT	28 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	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 265-4427
Amedisys Home Health	Shelton, CT	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 327-2680
Patient Care	Trumbull, CT	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(203) 374-4555
Trinity Health Of New England At Home	Hartford, CT	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 763-7600

Straight-line miles from the center of New Haven. 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 New Haven

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 48% of the $3,352 monthly median income of New Haven 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 New Haven: common questions

Which home health agencies serve New Haven?

Medicare lists 35 certified agencies whose service area includes New Haven ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (5 of 5), Enliven Home Health (5 of 5), Pathwell Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in New Haven?

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 48% of the $3,352 monthly median income of New Haven 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 New Haven, CT