101 Merritt Blvd, Trumbull, CT 06611
4.8
(5 reviews)
"This agency makes the process easy and provides much needed peace of mind. "
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101 Merritt Blvd, Trumbull, CT 06611
4.8
(5 reviews)
"This agency makes the process easy and provides much needed peace of mind. "
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50 Broad St, Suite 6, Milford, CT 06460
Since 1996, the compassionate caregivers from Always Best Care have helped thousands of families with non-medical in-home care needs. We provide free consultations and are dedicated to exceeding your expectations
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200 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford, CT 06460
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Right at Home is very good. Nice people -- my mother likes everybody, and it worked out very well. We have been using them for about four months. People are very down to earth, easy to deal with, and work with my mother who is 95. Everything just seems to work out fine. "
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CARING STARS WINNER
6515 Main St Ste 8 , Trumbull, CT 06611
4.6
(78 reviews)
"We approached RightatHome for a live-in care taker in July 2021. The whole process went very well. This is never easy, but Tim and the staff were responsive, warm and able to answer all our questions. Now we have a care-taker for 3 months and we are happy that all's going well. When we need to contact the office, there's always a considerate and helpful answer. Mom is doing great with the care-taker and we work with Right at Home when extra help is needed for days off, etc. That sometimes takes effort, but that seems the challenge of the care business. There's a sense that all's well-managed and we really don't have to worry when we need to make extra requests and the like. On the whole, an excellent experience."
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109 Boston Post Road Suite 204, Orange, CT 06477
In-Home Care Overview: Senior Helpers of Upper Fairfield, New Haven, and Central Connecticut At SENIOR HELPERS of Upper Fairfield, New Haven, and Central Connecticut, we are dedicated to supporting families in our community with personalized care, no matter how big or small the task. Our mission is simple: to keep your loved ones safe while maintaining or enhancing their quality of life. The owner of Senior Helpers of Upper Fairfield, New Haven, and Central Connecticut, Timothy Francis, PA-C, is dedicated to excellence in in-home care, which is evident in the distinct approach to caregiver training provided at our office. The CENTER OF EXCELLENCE is a training space designed as a realistic simulation of a client's home, helping caregivers improve their skillset and ensuring they are ready to care for your loved ones. The center is located within our Senior Helpers office, with a focus on the highest-risk areas, such as the bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen. Our goal is to help your loved ones stay in their own homes as long as possible, so they can thrive and live their best lives. We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured, with a team of thoroughly screened and continuously trained caregivers, ready to meet your family's needs. We specialize in both COMPANION CARE and PERSONAL CARE, offering support with transportation, errands, and activities of daily living (ADLs). Our unique LIFE PROFILE ASSESSMENT helps us determine the best collaborative care for each client, ensuring we provide the right level of support. Additionally, Senior Helpers is proud to offer the SENIOR GEMS PROGRAM, a collaboration with Teepa Snow, a renowned expert in dementia and Alzheimer's care. Senior Gems is a proprietary program designed by Senior Helpers to aid in the care of people with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. It allows trained Senior Helpers caregivers to identify the characteristics of different stages of dementia, understand what a person can still do based on a gem level, and use specific strategies based on gem level to care for seniors. If you're looking for compassionate, personalized care for your loved ones, we invite you to reach out to us for a FREE ASSESSMENT. Together, we can create a plan that best suits your family's needs.
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CARING STARS WINNER
12 Cambridge Dr 2nd Floor, Trumbull, CT 06611
4.6
(109 reviews)
"Jay and Erika have been amazing, taking all the time we needed to help us better understand the process, esp since this has been new territory for our family. They are gracious, kind, and professional"
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19 Seaver Circle, Bridgeport, CT 06606
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68 old farm road, Fairfield, CT 06824
5.0
(12 reviews)
"We were referred to Love and Care by the case worker. They have been taking care of my dad since 2021 and we are extremely happy. Our live in caregiver is Very intelligent, caring, flexible professional! "
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261 South Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Castle Group Home Care offers companionship for my dad. The caregiver is very nice and very helpful. They're very professional and they communicate regularly. They have a great interaction with the family."
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1733 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06517
5.0
(7 reviews)
"Daytime and night time, the caregivers monitor mom to help her when there are problems, discomfort, or anything else. They stay in touch with us (daughters) to assure us of situations which need our attention. These ladies go out of their way to make mom comfortable and happy. They are part of our family."
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724 Georges Hill Road, Southbury, CT 06488
5.0
(10 reviews)
" Thank you so much for your kind, personalized service. My mother was always resistant to have someone come into her home to help care for her, but she is very, very pleased with Betsy. Not only does she have someone to keep her company and meet her physical needs—her kitchen is looking cleaner than I have seen it in a while. Thank you again. Your kind manner was reassuring to my mother and to me, and you have made the process of caring for my mother at home easy, and provided me with much needed relief so that I can actually return to work with a calm mind. "
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CARING STARS WINNER
152 Saltonstall Pkwy Unit B, East Haven, CT 06512
4.6
(72 reviews)
Our goal is for you and your loved ones to feel that you are safe and secure in your own home environment. That any challenges you have to remaining in your home will be alleviated by our caregivers. That your independence and dignity will be maintained and that you can continue to live your life on your own terms. For more information about this agency, please fill out the contact form on this page and visit the agency's website here: http://www.synergyhomecare.com/agencies/ct/east-haven/ct07/
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2572 Whitney Avenue, Unit 1, Hamden, CT 06518
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We used Synergy Home Care of Cheshire last year. The response was very good. I contacted them on the phone and the next day, I had an appointment and we met and discussed my father's needs. They had a few people that would kind of fit the bill with my father and his temperament. In a matter of a couple of days, they had the situation with my father covered. The first person didn't quite work out with my father, but the second person worked out very well. We only used them for four weeks."
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1700 Post Rd Ste E5, Fairfield, CT 06824
5.0
(6 reviews)
"Berenice was a God-send for our Dad and the entire staff was amazing throughout his care. Highly recommend."
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3210 Whitney Avenue 2A, Hamden, CT 06518
At our non-medical home care agency, we believe everyone deserves to age with dignity and comfort in the place they call home. We provide personalized care services including companionship, personal assistance, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and transportation. Our mission is to create meaningful connections while helping clients maintain independence, safety, and a better quality of life.
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111 Pondview Dr, Naugatuck, CT 06770
Whitaker Homemaker & Companion Services is committed to enriching lives and maintaining comfort with our wide range of non-medical services. From hourly support to all-day, overnight, and even emergency care, our dedicated team offers personalized Companion and Homemaker Care. We manage daily household tasks like cooking, laundry, and cleaning, ensuring every aspect of home life is cared for. Additionally, we provide specialized New Mother Care, assisting families as they adjust to life with a newborn and siblings. With a focus on flexible, compassionate care without medical interventions, we ensure peace of mind for you and your loved ones
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158 East Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851
4.3
(3 reviews)
"My Mother did not want to go into a Senior Residence but she was struggling to cope in her home. This was a conundrum and source of tension in the family. With HomeInstead we found reliable, consistent, friendly help that provided the level of assistance we needed and restored peace of mind to the family. Thank you!"
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162 East Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851
Since 1996, the compassionate caregivers from Always Best Care have helped thousands of families with non-medical in-home care needs. We provide free consultations and are dedicated to exceeding your expectations.
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2488 Boston Post Rd, Guilford, CT 06437
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Home Instead is a quality care giving support company. I have been associated with them for about a year after experiencing some disappointments with another agency and could not be happier. Home Instead comes to your house to access your situation and then follows through with careful selection of caregivers suited to your needs. In my case, it is a husband with Alzheimers whose needs are ever increasing. Home Instead establishes a regular, weekly routine for continuity. The people who schedule (and the whole staff) help are enormously helpful and courteous. They do everything they can to provide substitutes when necessary. I fortunately have the "perfect" combination of caregivers who are patient, caring and kind with my husband. Home Instead is made up of a compassionate group of people (staff and caregivers alike), some of whom have been with the company for years. I have experienced no constant turn over of caregivers. Most impressive is the support given by of the owner and staff when difficult situations may arise with the clients. I honestly cannot say enough in supporting this company."
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CARING STARS WINNER
20 Ives Road, Suite 202B, Wallingford, CT 06492
4.7
(53 reviews)
"Always Best Care has been doing a tremendous job with my father’s daily needs. My fathers caretaker, has been doing a tremendous job and has really gone above and beyond with helping my father. Everything from getting a haircut, to bringing him to see a the podiatrist, and taking him out for food, it’s all gone very well. My father has grown accustomed to Steve and that has helped tremendously. I’m glad someone is there to fill in the gaps because it’s just not possible for me to do the things he needs solely on the weekends. The service is very flexible and has been a great help to me as I’m working full time and my father lives by himself. Highly recommended!"
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Home care costs in Shelton and other communities surrounding New Haven are the same as the overall Connecticut average of $5,243, but they’re higher than the national average of $4,957. Shelton is the most affordable community for home care in Connecticut, but costs don’t vary much throughout the state. Norwich residents pay the highest home care costs in Connecticut at an average of $5,506, while their counterparts in Bridgeport and Hartford pay $5,339 and $5,329, respectively.
Shelton
$5,243
Connecticut
$5,243
The United States
$4,957
Norwich
$5,506
Bridgeport
$5,339
Hartford
$5,329
At a monthly average of $1,885, adult day health care is the most affordable option for senior care in Shelton and can work well for those who only need care during weekdays. Those who need a clinical level of care 24/7 pay the most for care in nursing homes, where a semiprivate room costs an average of $13,090. Home care and home health care average $5,243 and $5,339, respectively, with assisted living being slightly more affordable at $5,088.
Home Care
$5,243
Home Health Care
$5,339
Adult Day Health Care
$1,885
Assisted Living
$5,088
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$13,090
Note: Data for Shelton was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New Haven, was used instead.
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
Home care services are only one of the pieces needed for seniors to gracefully age in place. There are many services and programs that are low-cost or free, that enable seniors to enjoy an independent lifestyle in the comfort of their own home, such as help with home modifications, meal delivery services, and more. Below, we’ve compiled a few of the most helpful resources in Shelton:
| Resource | Contact | Address | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders | (800) 445-5394 | Department of Social Services, Community Options, 9th floor, 55 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105 | CHCPE is a statewide resource run by the Department of Social Services through which Shelton seniors living at home can receive free or low-cost assistance with activities of daily living. To qualify, seniors must be at least 65 years old and require nursing-home level care. Participating seniors may receive services such as care management, home-delivered meals, homemaker services and assistive technologies. |
| LifeBridge Community Services | (203) 752-9919 | 475 Clinton Avenue, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06605 | Through its Meals on Wheels program, LiveBridge Community Services provides home-delivered meals to seniors throughout Fairfield County. Monday through Friday, homebound seniors ages 60 and older can receive deliveries of nutritious meals including pureed and chopped foods to accommodate doctor-prescribed diets. Seniors should call or email seniorfoodservices@lifebridgect.org for more information. |
| TEAM, Inc. Homemaking | (203) 538-5886 ext. 4225 | 54 Grove Street, Shelton, CT 06484 | Shelton seniors ages 60 and older may qualify for low-cost homemaking services including assistance with personal errands, shopping, housekeeping and laundry through the non-profit agency, TEAM. The Homemaking program suggests a contribution of $10 per hour, but seniors may be able to pay on a sliding scale or still receive services if funding is available. |
| Circuit Breaker Tax Relief Program | (203) 924-1555 ext. 1501 | 54 Hill Street, First Floor, Shelton, CT 06484 | Connecticut state law includes a property tax credit program for homeowners who have a limited annual income and are either disabled or aged 65 and older. Credit amounts are determined by the local tax assessor, based on a sliding income scale and may total up to $1,000 for individuals and $1,250 for married couples. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.


If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.


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Linda O
5.0
Review of Caregiver's Home Solutions - Shelton, CT
Caregiver's Home Solutions have cared for my sister for over 13 years now. Your caregivers are very kind and helpful. One has been with her for 8 years now. I know that she would not live at home...
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Iris F.
5.0
Review of Caregiver's Home Solutions - Shelton, CT
I am very happy with the care my mom has received over the past 6 years. Angela has been reliable, compassionate, and hard-working since day 1 over a year ago. As a nurse, I know what it takes to...
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katelor
5.0
Review of Joyful Hands
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