Veteran’s Care Connecticut
UniversaCare’s veterans’ care in Connecticut honors those who served with respectful, personalized home care – and helps families understand the VA benefits that may help pay for it. From personal care and companionship to skilled nursing and therapy, we support veterans and surviving spouses in living safely and independently at home.
What does veterans’ home care include?
Why choose UniversaCare for veterans’ care?
Many veterans and surviving spouses qualify for benefits that can offset the cost of home care but never apply because the process is confusing. Our team helps families understand their options and gather documentation, then delivers care with the respect veterans have earned – delivered by caregivers who are screened, trained and consistent.
Who is eligible for veterans’ home care?
Where is veterans’ care available in Connecticut?
UniversaCare provides veterans’ home care throughout Fairfield, New Haven, Hartford, Litchfield and Tolland counties, including Stamford, Bridgeport, Norwalk, Danbury, New Haven, Waterbury, West Haven, Hartford and the surrounding towns.
When is veterans’ care available?
Care is available seven days a week, from hourly visits to 24-hour and live-in support. Our team can begin the benefits conversation on your first call so care and funding move forward together.
Veterans’ care in Connecticut: paying for care, local offices and common questions
What families in Connecticut usually ask before starting veterans’ care.
Ways to pay for veterans’ care in Connecticut
- Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE)
- Medicare, for skilled home health when eligibility rules are met
- HUSKY Health (Connecticut Medicaid)
- Long-term care insurance
- Private pay
- Veterans benefits
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)
Common questions
Can the Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders help pay for veterans’ 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 veterans’ 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.
Paying with VA benefits: see our guide to VA Aid and Attendance and other veterans benefits for home care, including current VA rates and how to apply.