Live-In Caregivers in Fairfield University, CT
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Live-In Caregivers in Fairfield University, CT: the local picture
About 0 Fairfield University residents are 85 or older. Live-in care is most often arranged for this age group, when help is needed through the day and someone should be close at night.
A live-in caregiver needs a private room. 0.0% of homes in Fairfield University have three or more bedrooms (59% in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region).
Fairfield University compared with Greater Bridgeport Planning Region and Connecticut
| Census figure | Fairfield University | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 100% | 30% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 100% | 11% | 8.8% |
| Residents 65 or older | 0.4% | 16% | 19% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 6.6% | 34% | 23% |
Older residents in towns around Fairfield University
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staples, CT | 3.6 mi | 1,415 | 162 |
| Bridgeport, CT | 3.7 mi | 20,391 | 2,941 |
| Greens Farms, CT | 4.2 mi | 469 | 78 |
| Coleytown, CT | 4.7 mi | 596 | 41 |
| Westport Village, CT | 5.5 mi | 589 | 151 |
| Compo, CT | 5.5 mi | 680 | 80 |
Emergency hospitals near Fairfield University
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent's Medical Center | Bridgeport, CT | 4.3 mi | 4 of 5 | (203) 576-5551 |
| Bridgeport Hospital | Bridgeport, CT | 5.4 mi | 4 of 5 | (203) 384-3000 |
| Norwalk Hospital | Norwalk, CT | 9.1 mi | 3 of 5 | (203) 852-2000 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fairfield University. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a live-in caregiver can help with
- Help across the day: meals, housekeeping, personal care
- Someone in the home overnight if help is needed
- Medication reminders and appointment rides
- Companionship and a steady routine
What live-in care costs in Fairfield University
Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $18.75 an hour (the Connecticut median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $4,063 a month. Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $13,650 a month. Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. 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.
What to know before hiring a live-in caregiver
Put the arrangement in writing: hours on duty, sleep time, days off, the room and pay (federal rules: DOL Fact Sheet 79B).
Questions worth asking: Have you lived in with a client before, and for how long? What days off and sleep time do you need? How do you handle being woken at night? More in our live-in caregivers guide.
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Live-In Caregivers in Fairfield University: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Fairfield University?
St Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, about 4.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Fairfield University (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (203) 576-5551. In an emergency, call 911.
How much does live-in care cost in Fairfield University?
Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $18.75 an hour (the Connecticut median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $4,063 a month. Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $13,650 a month. Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Live-in or 24-hour care in Fairfield University?
A live-in caregiver sleeps in the home and has protected sleep and break time. 24-hour care uses two or three caregivers in shifts so someone is always awake. Choose shifts if help is needed several times a night.
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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