Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Mystic, CT
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Nursing Assistants in Mystic, CT: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Mystic are Apple Rehab Mystic in Mystic (0.4 mi), Mystic Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, LLC in Mystic (1.1 mi), Pendleton Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Mystic (1.1 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).
Mystic has about 319 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Mystic compared with Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region and Connecticut
| Census figure | Mystic | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 7.1% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 27% | 32% | 29% |
| Residents 65 or older | 39% | 20% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 33% | 28% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 2.4% | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 14% | 7.4% | 8.8% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $114,531 | $69,955 | — |
Older residents in towns around Mystic
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Mystic, CT | 2.5 mi | 691 | 99 |
| Pawcatuck, CT | 5.3 mi | 1,283 | 71 |
| Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, CT | 6.0 mi | 621 | 281 |
| Groton, CT | 6.1 mi | 1,537 | 242 |
| New London, CT | 7.4 mi | 4,148 | 379 |
| Westerly, RI | 7.8 mi | 4,633 | 733 |
Nursing homes near Mystic
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Rehab Mystic | Mystic, CT | 0.4 mi | 2 of 5 | 60 | (860) 536-9655 |
| Mystic Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, LLC | Mystic, CT | 1.1 mi | 1 of 5 | 100 | (860) 536-6070 |
| Pendleton Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Mystic, CT | 1.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (860) 572-1700 |
| Avalon Health Care Center At Stoneridge | Mystic, CT | 1.4 mi | 5 of 5 | 40 | (860) 572-5623 |
| Complete Care At Groton Regency | Groton, CT | 4.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 162 | (860) 446-9960 |
| Fairview | Groton, CT | 6.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (860) 445-7478 |
Home health agencies serving Mystic
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Rocky Hill, CT | 42 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (860) 632-4000 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Rocky Hill, CT | 42 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (860) 674-1302 |
| Pathwell Home Health | Stratford, CT | 62 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (203) 256-1804 |
| Hartford Healthcare At Home | East Hartford, CT | 45 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (860) 249-4862 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Mystic. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What CNAs costs in Mystic
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 17% of the $9,544 monthly median income of Mystic 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.
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.
Nursing Assistants in Mystic: common questions
What nursing homes are near Mystic?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Apple Rehab Mystic in Mystic (0.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Mystic Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, LLC in Mystic (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pendleton Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Mystic (1.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Mystic?
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 17% of the $9,544 monthly median income of Mystic 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.
More senior care near Mystic
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Old Mystic, CT
- Nursing Assistants in Pawcatuck, CT
- Nursing Assistants in Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, CT
- Nursing Assistants in Groton, CT
- Nursing Assistants in New London, CT
- Nursing Assistants in Westerly, RI
- Nursing Assistants in Waterford, CT
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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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