Live In Care Connecticut

UniversaCare’s live-in care in Connecticut provides a dedicated caregiver who resides in the client’s home, offering continuous support, companionship and peace of mind around the clock. For clients who need help throughout the day and reassurance at night, live-in care is often the most comfortable – and most affordable – alternative to a facility.

What does live-in care include?

  • Help with bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting throughout the day

  • Meal planning, cooking and help with eating

  • Medication reminders and monitoring of health changes

  • Light housekeeping, laundry and keeping the home safe

  • Companionship, conversation and daily activities

  • Overnight presence for reassurance and help if needed

Why choose UniversaCare for live-in care?

A live-in caregiver becomes part of daily life, so we choose carefully. Caregivers are matched for compatibility and experience, fully screened and trained, and backed by a care supervisor who visits regularly. Relief caregivers are scheduled so your primary caregiver gets proper rest and coverage never lapses.

Who needs live-in care?

  • Seniors who need help throughout the day and reassurance overnight

  • Clients with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia who cannot safely be alone

  • People recovering at home after a serious illness, surgery or hospitalization

  • Adults with disabilities who need continuous support

  • Couples who want to remain together at home with one caregiver

  • Families seeking a cost-effective alternative to assisted living or a nursing home

Get started with live-in care in Connecticut today.

Where is live-in care available in Connecticut?

UniversaCare provides live-in care throughout Fairfield, New Haven, Hartford, Litchfield and Tolland counties, including Stamford, Greenwich, Norwalk, Bridgeport, Danbury, New Haven, Waterbury, Hartford and nearby towns.

When is live-in care available?

Live-in care is available seven days a week, year-round. After an in-home assessment, placement can often begin within a few days, with relief coverage built into the schedule from the start.

Live-in care in Connecticut: paying for care, local offices and common questions

What families in Connecticut usually ask before starting live-in care.

Ways to pay for live-in care in Connecticut

Coverage depends on eligibility and each program’s rules. Call (866) 986-3356 and we’ll help you understand your options.

Our Connecticut offices

  • Stamford (Fairfield County)
  • Hamden (New Haven County)
  • Waterbury (Central Connecticut)
  • Bloomfield (Hartford County)

See addresses and directions for every office

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Common questions

Can the Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders help pay for live-in care?
CHCPE helps eligible Connecticut residents age 65 and older, and some younger adults with disabilities, receive services at home. The program decides eligibility and which services it covers, and we can explain how to apply.

How quickly can live-in care start?
After a free consultation and in-home assessment, care can often begin within days. Timing depends on the schedule you need and, for insurance-funded care, on program or plan approval.

Which parts of Connecticut do you serve?
We serve Fairfield, New Haven, Hartford and Litchfield counties from offices in Stamford, Hamden, Waterbury and Bloomfield.

Ready to start your family’s care plan? Let’s build it together.

Let our qualified and knowledgeable staff help you navigate your care journey. Life is hard, home care services shouldn’t be.