CNA Home Care in Northford, CT: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Northford, CT: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

807

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 Northford are Regency House Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Wallingford (4.1 mi), Skyview Rehab And Nursing in Wallingford (5.1 mi), Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford (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).

Northford has about 324 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Northford compared with South Central Connecticut Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Northford	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 85 or older	5.2%	2.4%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	29%	29%
Residents 65 or older	25%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.0%	9.2%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	3.6%	11%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,895	$66,432	—

Older residents in towns around Northford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
North Haven, CT	3.9 mi	5,439	585
Wallingford Center, CT	4.2 mi	3,891	490
Quinnipiac University, CT	6.0 mi	0	0
Durham, CT	7.2 mi	639	23
East Haven, CT	8.1 mi	5,689	852
Branford Center, CT	8.3 mi	1,647	305

Nursing homes near Northford

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Regency House Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Wallingford, CT	4.1 mi	5 of 5	130	(203) 265-1661
Skyview Rehab And Nursing	Wallingford, CT	5.1 mi	3 of 5	97	(203) 265-0981
Masonicare Health Center	Wallingford, CT	5.2 mi	2 of 5	260	(203) 679-5900
Montowese Center For Health & Rehabilitation	North Haven, CT	5.3 mi	2 of 5	120	(203) 624-3303
Evergreen Woods	North Branford, CT	5.7 mi	5 of 5	50	(203) 488-8000
Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center	Hamden, CT	5.9 mi	3 of 5	150	(203) 288-6230

Home health agencies serving Northford

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Rocky Hill, CT	19 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	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 674-1302
Masters In Home Care, LLC	Rocky Hill, CT	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 265-4427
Pathwell Home Health	Stratford, CT	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 256-1804

Straight-line miles from the center of Northford. 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 Northford

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 24% of the $6,825 monthly median income of Northford 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 Northford: common questions

What nursing homes are near Northford?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Regency House Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Wallingford (4.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Skyview Rehab And Nursing in Wallingford (5.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford (5.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Northford?

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 24% of the $6,825 monthly median income of Northford 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.

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