Ball Pond, Connecticut

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Ball Pond, CT

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Ball Pond, CT: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
741
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$18.75
median hourly wage of home care aides in Connecticut (BLS, May 2025)
$16.94
Connecticut minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Ball Pond are Putnam Ridge in Brewster (2.8 mi), Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glen Hill in Danbury (5.2 mi), Havencare At Filosa in Danbury (5.2 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Connecticut earn a median $18.75 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Ball Pond has about 85 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Ball Pond compared with Western Connecticut Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figureBall PondWestern Connecticut Planning RegionConnecticut
Residents 85 or older3.2%2.3%2.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability48%26%29%
Residents 65 or older22%17%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone17%26%29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)0.0%7.3%8.8%
Households with no vehicle1.0%6.2%8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$60,500$92,472—

Older residents in towns around Ball Pond

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Putnam Lake, NY1.5 mi761131
Danbury, CT5.0 mi14,9711,555
Brewster, NY6.5 mi33015
Lake Carmel, NY7.1 mi1,127135
Bethel, CT9.1 mi1,837147
Carmel, NY9.1 mi1,884366

Nursing homes near Ball Pond

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Putnam RidgeBrewster, NY2.8 mi1 of 5160(845) 278-3636
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glen HillDanbury, CT5.2 mi4 of 5100(203) 744-2840
Havencare At FilosaDanbury, CT5.2 mi5 of 564(203) 744-3366
Havencare At Hancock HallDanbury, CT5.4 mi5 of 596(203) 794-9466
Civita Care Center At DanburyDanbury, CT5.9 mi2 of 5180(203) 792-8102
Saint John Paul Ii CenterDanbury, CT6.5 mi2 of 5141(203) 797-9300

Home health agencies serving Ball Pond

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Elara CaringRocky Hill, CT47 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(860) 632-4000
Pathwell Home HealthStratford, CT27 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(203) 256-1804
Amedisys Home HealthShelton, CT23 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(203) 327-2680
Visiting Nurses Of The Lower VCenterbrook, CT58 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(860) 767-0186

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

What it covers

What a nursing assistant can help with

  • Bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
  • Safe transfers, repositioning and walking
  • Help with eating and fluids
  • Taking and noting vital signs if asked
Cost

What CNAs costs in Ball Pond

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 32% of the $5,042 monthly median income of Ball Pond 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 nursing assistant

To be certified, a nurse aide completes a state-approved training program of at least 75 hours, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, and passes a competency exam (42 CFR 483.152). The state then lists them on its nurse aide registry, which you can search online in most states.

Questions worth asking: Which state certified you, and is it current? Where have you worked as a CNA? Are you comfortable with lifts, catheters and incontinence care? More in our nursing assistants guide.

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

Questions

Nursing Assistants in Ball Pond: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ball Pond?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Putnam Ridge in Brewster (2.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glen Hill in Danbury (5.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Havencare At Filosa in Danbury (5.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Ball Pond?

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 32% of the $5,042 monthly median income of Ball Pond 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).

Can a CNA give medication?

Generally no. A CNA can remind someone to take medication. Giving medication is usually reserved for licensed nurses, or for aides with a separate state medication certification.

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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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