Personal Care Assistance Connecticut

UniversaCare’s personal care assistance in Connecticut provides one-on-one, non-medical help with the activities of daily living for clients who can no longer manage them alone. Our vetted, trained caregivers assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility and meals with dignity and patience – so clients stay comfortable, safe and at home.

What does personal care assistance include?

  • Bathing, showering, grooming and oral care

  • Dressing and help choosing weather-appropriate clothing

  • Toileting and incontinence care handled respectfully

  • Assistance with walking and transfers from bed to chair

  • Medication reminders and status updates to family

  • Meal preparation, feeding assistance and light housekeeping

Why choose UniversaCare for personal care assistance?

Personal care is intimate work, and the match between caregiver and client matters. We take time to learn each client’s preferences and routines, pair them with a caregiver who fits, and keep that caregiver consistent. Supervisors check in regularly, and families receive updates so they always know how their loved one is doing.

Who needs personal care assistance?

  • Seniors who need daily help with bathing, dressing or grooming

  • Adults with physical disabilities or limited mobility

  • Clients recovering from illness or surgery who need temporary support

  • People with early dementia who need gentle prompting through routines

  • Family caregivers who need reliable help so they can work or rest

  • Anyone who wants to remain at home rather than move to a facility

Get started with personal care assistance in Connecticut today.

Where is personal care assistance available in Connecticut?

UniversaCare provides personal care assistance throughout Fairfield, New Haven, Hartford, Litchfield and Tolland counties, including Stamford, Greenwich, Norwalk, Bridgeport, Danbury, New Haven, Waterbury, Hartford and nearby communities.

When is personal care assistance available?

Caregivers are available seven days a week, with hourly, overnight, 24-hour and live-in schedules. Care can begin quickly after an in-home assessment and adjusts as your needs change.

Personal care assistance in Connecticut: paying for care, local offices and common questions

What families in Connecticut usually ask before starting personal care assistance.

Ways to pay for personal care assistance 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 personal care assistance?
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 personal care assistance 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.