Hospice Support in Hartford, CT: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Hartford, CT: the local picture

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hartford ZIP codes

1,568

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

48%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (31% in Capitol Planning Region)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Capitol Planning Region)

Medicare lists 13 hospices whose service area includes Hartford ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Trinity Health Of New England At Home in Hartford (1.9 mi) and Hartford Healthcare At Home in East Hartford (3.4 mi).

6,864 Hartford residents 65 or older live alone (48% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Hartford compared with Capitol Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Hartford	Capitol Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.4%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.2%	6.5%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	12%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	9.2%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,761	$66,388	—

Older residents in towns around Hartford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
West Hartford, CT	3.8 mi	12,531	30%
East Hartford, CT	3.8 mi	7,557	31%
Wethersfield, CT	4.4 mi	5,551	26%
Newington, CT	6.0 mi	6,555	29%
Glastonbury Center, CT	6.2 mi	2,284	46%
New Britain, CT	8.2 mi	10,804	39%

Hospices serving Hartford

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Trinity Health Of New England At Home	Hartford, CT	1.9 mi	(860) 763-7600
Hartford Healthcare At Home	East Hartford, CT	3.4 mi	(860) 249-4862
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	East Hartford, CT	3.4 mi	(860) 282-0527
Athena Home Health & Hospice	Farmington, CT	8.6 mi	(203) 234-9355
Brighton Hospice Connecticut, LLC	Farmington, CT	8.6 mi	(860) 507-7508
Farmington Valley Vna Inc	Simbury, CT	9.8 mi	(860) 651-3539

Straight-line miles from the center of Hartford. 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 Hartford

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 66% of the $2,480 monthly median income of Hartford 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 Hartford: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Hartford?

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 66% of the $2,480 monthly median income of Hartford 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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