Hospice Support in Saugatuck, CT: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Saugatuck, CT: the local picture

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Saugatuck ZIP codes

104

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

19%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in Western Connecticut Planning Region)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Western Connecticut Planning Region)

Medicare lists 10 hospices whose service area includes Saugatuck ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Constellation Home Care in Norwalk (2.4 mi) and Visiting Nurse & Hospice Of Fairfield County, Inc in Wilton (7.2 mi).

122 Saugatuck residents 65 or older live alone (19% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Saugatuck compared with Western Connecticut Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Saugatuck	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	26%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	26%	29%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	18%	6.8%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	23%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	7.3%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$195,909	$92,472	—

Older residents in towns around Saugatuck

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Compo, CT	1.2 mi	680	26%
Westport Village, CT	2.2 mi	589	35%
Greens Farms, CT	2.5 mi	469	37%
Old Hill, CT	2.7 mi	459	9.2%
Norwalk, CT	3.0 mi	15,632	25%
Staples, CT	3.7 mi	1,415	19%

Hospices serving Saugatuck

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Constellation Home Care	Norwalk, CT	2.4 mi	(203) 497-3888
Visiting Nurse & Hospice Of Fairfield County, Inc	Wilton, CT	7.2 mi	(203) 762-8958
Caring Hospice Services Of Connecticut LLC	Stamford, CT	8.6 mi	(203) 674-8380
Mozaic Hospice	Bridgeport, CT	9.9 mi	(203) 396-1136
Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association	Ridgefield, CT	15 mi	(203) 438-5555
Compassus - Greater Connecticut	Milford, CT	18 mi	(203) 301-0489

Straight-line miles from the center of Saugatuck. 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 Saugatuck

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 10% of the $16,326 monthly median income of Saugatuck 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 Saugatuck: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Saugatuck?

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 10% of the $16,326 monthly median income of Saugatuck 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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