How Much Does Home Care Cost in Connecticut? (2026 Guide)
Planning care for a parent or spouse starts with a realistic budget. This guide uses the State of Connecticut’s most recent survey of private-pay rates to show what families typically pay, what drives the price up or down, and which programs can help.
Average home care rates in Connecticut
The Connecticut Office of Policy and Management surveys home and community-based providers every year. Its statewide average private-pay rates, effective January 1, 2025, were:
- Home health aide: $41 per hour
- Personal care attendant: $34 per hour
- Homemaker services: $32 per hour
- Companion services: $31 per hour
- Live-in companion: $370 per day
- Adult day care: $114 per full day
Source: State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management, “Cost of Long-Term Care in Connecticut,” April 2025. Rates vary by agency and town.
For hourly home care, families in the areas we serve typically pay $35 to $42 per hour, and $450 to $550 per day for live-in care, depending on the schedule and level of care.
What that looks like per month
Using those statewide averages (a month here is about 4.3 weeks):
- Companion care, 20 hours a week at $31/hour: about $2,700 a month
- Homemaker help, 4 hours a day, 5 days a week at $32/hour: about $2,770 a month
- Home health aide, 40 hours a week at $41/hour: about $7,100 a month
- Live-in companion at $370/day: about $11,100 for 30 days
These are averages, not quotes. Your cost depends on the schedule and level of care your loved one needs.
What affects the price
- Hours and schedule. A few hours a week costs far less than daily, overnight or 24-hour care. Some agencies have a minimum visit length.
- Level of care. Companion and homemaker help usually costs less than hands-on personal care, and skilled nursing costs more.
- Overnight, live-in and 24-hour care. These schedules are priced differently from hourly visits.
- Weekends and holidays. Some agencies charge more for holiday shifts.
- Location. Labor costs differ by region, and downstate areas typically cost more.
Ways to lower or share the cost
Connecticut families often combine private pay with other sources:
- Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE) for eligible residents 65 and older. Some participants pay a cost share set by the program.
- HUSKY Health (Medicaid) for those who qualify. See getting help with Medicaid.
- Long-term care insurance. See our insurance guide.
- Veterans benefits. See veterans care in Connecticut.
- Medicare, for part-time skilled home health when eligibility rules are met. CHOICES offers free counseling.
Read more in Who pays for home care?
Get an exact quote
The fastest way to know your cost is a free consultation. We will learn what your loved one needs, recommend a schedule and give you a clear rate before care begins. Call (866) 986-3356 or request a consultation. We serve Fairfield, New Haven, Hartford and Litchfield counties from offices in Stamford, Hamden, Waterbury and Bloomfield.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average hourly cost of home care in Connecticut?
According to the State of Connecticut’s 2025 survey, average private-pay rates were $41 per hour for a home health aide, $34 for a personal care attendant, $32 for homemaker services and $31 for companion services.
How much is live-in care in Connecticut?
The state’s 2025 survey put the average private-pay rate for a live-in companion at $370 per day, or roughly $11,100 for 30 days.
Does Medicare pay for home care in Connecticut?
Medicare covers part-time skilled home health care for eligible homebound patients with a doctor’s order. It does not cover ongoing personal or companion care when that is the only care needed.