CNA Home Care in West Hartford, CT: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in West Hartford, CT: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

1,109

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 West Hartford are Hebrew Center For Health And Rehabilitation in West Hartford (0.8 mi), West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center in West Hartford (0.8 mi), Autumn Lake Healthcare At West Hartford in West Hartford (2.0 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).

West Hartford has about 2,172 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

West Hartford compared with Capitol Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	West Hartford	Capitol Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.4%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	29%	29%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.4%	9.2%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	8.9%	9.8%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,074	$66,388	—

Older residents in towns around West Hartford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hartford, CT	3.8 mi	14,773	1,568
Newington, CT	5.6 mi	6,555	979
Wethersfield, CT	6.3 mi	5,551	828
New Britain, CT	6.4 mi	10,804	1,139
Weatogue, CT	6.8 mi	514	125
East Hartford, CT	7.6 mi	7,557	898

Nursing homes near West Hartford

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hebrew Center For Health And Rehabilitation	West Hartford, CT	0.8 mi	3 of 5	257	(860) 523-3800
West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center	West Hartford, CT	0.8 mi	5 of 5	160	(860) 521-8700
Autumn Lake Healthcare At West Hartford	West Hartford, CT	2.0 mi	3 of 5	75	(860) 561-7022
Saint Mary Home	West Hartford, CT	2.1 mi	3 of 5	256	(860) 570-8200
Parkville Care Center	Hartford, CT	2.4 mi	3 of 5	145	(860) 236-2901
Chelsea Place Care Center LLC	Hartford, CT	2.5 mi	1 of 5	216	(860) 233-8241

Home health agencies serving West Hartford

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Global Horizon Home Care	Bloomfield, CT	4.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 243-0560
Elara Caring	Rocky Hill, CT	8.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 632-4000
Enliven Home Health	Rocky Hill, CT	8.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 757-2004
Centerwell Home Health	Rocky Hill, CT	8.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 674-1302

Straight-line miles from the center of West Hartford. 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 West Hartford

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 $6,673 monthly median income of West Hartford 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 West Hartford: common questions

What nursing homes are near West Hartford?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hebrew Center For Health And Rehabilitation in West Hartford (0.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center in West Hartford (0.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Autumn Lake Healthcare At West Hartford in West Hartford (2.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in West Hartford?

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 $6,673 monthly median income of West Hartford 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 West Hartford, CT