Located in southwestern Connecticut, the city of New Canaan is one of the wealthiest in the country. Approximately 15.6% of New Canaan residents are age 65 or older, which is slightly lower than the national average. In terms of health care accessibility, Norwalk Hospital, Stamford Hospital, Greenwich Hospital and Bridgeport Hospital are all within a 30-minute drive. The average monthly cost of home care in New Canaan, as reported by the 2021 Genworth Financial Cost of Care Survey, is $5,339. While home care prioritizes assistance with activities of daily living, home health care services incorporate skilled nursing and may therefore cost more.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in New Canaan– complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.