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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Winsted, CT: the local picture

7

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

$18.75

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

1,744

residents 65 or older (25% of Winsted)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Northwest Hills Planning Region)

7 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Winsted 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.

Winsted has about 1,744 residents aged 65 or older, 43% of whom report a disability.

Winsted compared with Northwest Hills Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Winsted	Northwest Hills Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	27%	29%
Residents 65 or older	25%	23%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.9%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	8.5%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10.0%	11%	23%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,688	$73,627	—

Older residents in towns around Winsted

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Torrington, CT	7.1 mi	6,824	29%
Collinsville, CT	10 mi	1,013	41%
Northwest Harwinton, CT	10 mi	728	27%
West Simsbury, CT	12 mi	780	37%
Weatogue, CT	13 mi	514	39%
Simsbury Center, CT	14 mi	1,350	21%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Winsted

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
Hartford Healthcare At Home	East Hartford, CT	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 249-4862
All About You Home Care Services	Naugatuck, CT	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 720-9383
Middlesex Health Care At Home And Hospice Program	Middletown, CT	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 358-5730
Visiting Nurse & Hospice Of Litchfield County, Inc	Winsted, CT	0.1 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 379-8561
Atrinity Home Health	Wallingford, CT	35 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 699-9104
Centerwell Home Health	Stratford, CT	49 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(203) 377-5117

Straight-line miles from the center of Winsted. 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 Winsted

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 34% of the $4,724 monthly median income of Winsted 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 Winsted: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Winsted?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Winsted ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (5 of 5), Hartford Healthcare At Home (3.5 of 5), All About You Home Care Services (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Winsted?

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 34% of the $4,724 monthly median income of Winsted 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 Winsted, CT