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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Waterford, CT: the local picture

14

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

$18.75

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

765

residents 65 or older (23% of Waterford)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region)

14 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Waterford 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.

Waterford has about 765 residents aged 65 or older, 29% of whom report a disability.

Waterford compared with Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Waterford	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	29%
Residents 65 or older	23%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.7%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	15%	23%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,671	$69,955	—

Older residents in towns around Waterford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
New London, CT	2.0 mi	4,148	40%
Groton, CT	3.6 mi	1,537	35%
Niantic, CT	4.2 mi	1,106	28%
Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, CT	4.5 mi	621	56%
Oxoboxo River, CT	6.8 mi	674	44%
Old Mystic, CT	7.9 mi	691	33%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Waterford

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Rocky Hill, CT	35 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 632-4000
Centerwell Home Health	Rocky Hill, CT	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 674-1302
Pathwell Home Health	Stratford, CT	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 256-1804
Visiting Nurses Of The Lower V	Centerbrook, CT	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 767-0186
Hartford Healthcare At Home	East Hartford, CT	39 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 249-4862
Yale New Haven Health - Health At Home	Milford, CT	50 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 874-8414
Yale New Haven Health - Health At Home Southeast	Waterford, CT	0.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 444-1111
Atrinity Home Health	Wallingford, CT	37 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 699-9104

Straight-line miles from the center of Waterford. 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 Waterford

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 $4,056 monthly median income of Waterford 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 Waterford: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Waterford?

Medicare lists 14 certified agencies whose service area includes Waterford ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Pathwell Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Waterford?

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 $4,056 monthly median income of Waterford 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 Waterford, CT