Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Winsted, CT
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Nursing Assistants in Winsted, CT: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Winsted are Havencare At Valerie Manor in Torrington (6.8 mi), Torrington Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC in Torrington (8.3 mi), Wolcott Hall Nursing Center, Inc in Torrington (8.7 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).
Winsted has about 288 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Winsted compared with Northwest Hills Planning Region and Connecticut
| Census figure | Winsted | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Connecticut |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 4.1% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 43% | 27% | 29% |
| Residents 65 or older | 25% | 23% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 42% | 27% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 24% | 8.5% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 13% | 5.4% | 8.8% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $56,688 | $73,627 | — |
Older residents in towns around Winsted
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington, CT | 7.1 mi | 6,824 | 913 |
| Collinsville, CT | 10 mi | 1,013 | 213 |
| Northwest Harwinton, CT | 10 mi | 728 | 75 |
| West Simsbury, CT | 12 mi | 780 | 247 |
| Weatogue, CT | 13 mi | 514 | 125 |
| Simsbury Center, CT | 14 mi | 1,350 | 219 |
Nursing homes near Winsted
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havencare At Valerie Manor | Torrington, CT | 6.8 mi | 2 of 5 | 151 | (860) 489-1008 |
| Torrington Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC | Torrington, CT | 8.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 75 | (860) 294-7300 |
| Wolcott Hall Nursing Center, Inc | Torrington, CT | 8.7 mi | 2 of 5 | 57 | (860) 482-8554 |
| Havencare At Litchfield Woods | Torrington, CT | 9.0 mi | 1 of 5 | 160 | (860) 489-5801 |
| Cherry Brook Health Care Center | Canton, CT | 10 mi | 2 of 5 | 100 | (860) 693-7777 |
| Mclean Health Center | Simsbury, CT | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | 72 | (860) 658-3700 |
Home health agencies serving Winsted
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Rocky Hill, CT | 28 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (860) 632-4000 |
| Hartford Healthcare At Home | East Hartford, CT | 25 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (860) 249-4862 |
| All About You Home Care Services | Naugatuck, CT | 30 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (203) 720-9383 |
| Middlesex Health Care At Home And Hospice Program | Middletown, CT | 33 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (860) 358-5730 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Winsted. 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 Winsted
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 34% of the $4,724 monthly median income of Winsted 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 Winsted: common questions
What nursing homes are near Winsted?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Havencare At Valerie Manor in Torrington (6.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Torrington Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC in Torrington (8.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Wolcott Hall Nursing Center, Inc in Torrington (8.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Winsted?
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 34% of the $4,724 monthly median income of Winsted 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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