Hospice Support in Bristol, CT: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Bristol, CT: the local picture

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bristol ZIP codes

1,338

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

32%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region)

Medicare lists 16 hospices whose service area includes Bristol ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Bristol Home Care And Hospice Agency, Inc. in Bristol (0.5 mi) and Athena Home Health & Hospice in Farmington (6.1 mi).

3,064 Bristol residents 65 or older live alone (32% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Bristol compared with Naugatuck Valley Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Bristol	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.8%	7.6%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	9.8%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,537	$60,762	—

Older residents in towns around Bristol

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Terryville, CT	3.5 mi	899	37%
New Britain, CT	8.0 mi	10,804	39%
Kensington, CT	9.7 mi	2,471	33%
Northwest Harwinton, CT	9.7 mi	728	23%
Collinsville, CT	9.8 mi	1,013	50%
Waterbury, CT	9.8 mi	17,593	36%

Hospices serving Bristol

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Home Care And Hospice Agency, Inc.	Bristol, CT	0.5 mi	(860) 585-4752
Athena Home Health & Hospice	Farmington, CT	6.1 mi	(203) 234-9355
Brighton Hospice Connecticut, LLC	Farmington, CT	6.1 mi	(860) 507-7508
Franciscan Family Care Center,	Meriden, CT	12 mi	(203) 238-1441
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Middlebury, CT	14 mi	(203) 437-3111
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Conecticut	Middlebury, CT	14 mi	(203) 490-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Bristol. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Bristol

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 39% of the $4,128 monthly median income of Bristol 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 caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Hospice Support in Bristol: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Bristol?

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 39% of the $4,128 monthly median income of Bristol 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).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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.

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