Caring.com offers a free service to help families find senior care and authentic reviews to help you in your decision. On average in New Canaan, CT, residents and their loved ones rate In Home Care agencies across the 83 options below.
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7 Tokeneke Road, Darien, CT, 06820
4.7
(46 reviews)
"Excellent! My 97 year old mother has used their services for many years. It amazes me how they always seem to have quality aides available when needed. The office staff and the owners are always quick to respond and know their stuff. I highly recomm..."
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4 Research Drive, Suite 402, Shelton, CT, 06484
4.8
(25 reviews)
"My wife Nancy is deceased but we used Acuity Homecare for her for six weeks. They were great, the people that run it were excellent, and the girls that came here were absolutely wonderful. They're professional, enjoyable, very nice, and they know wha..."
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777 West Putnam Ave, Suite 300, Greenwich, CT, 06830
4.8
(29 reviews)
"My siblings and I used Collaborative Home Care to help our father out after he got out of the hospital. Overall we had a very positive experience using them. Our contact at Collaborative Home Care was professional, responsible and very responsive to ..."
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68 old farm road, Fairfield, CT, 06824
5.0
(12 reviews)
"My mother was a client of Love and Care from 2020 until her recent passing in March, 2024. The caregivers they provided were kind, caring, reliable, trustworthy and professional. After having a few part-time caregivers who alternated days, it was fe..."
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6 Gramatan Ave, Stamford, NY, 10550
4.3
(16 reviews)
"Monefa came to help my mom after surgery and she is excellent. She was referred by Sharmagne who is also excellent. Their compassion and professionalism for their work is admirable...."
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998 Route 22, Brewster, NY, 10509
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I'm hiring Sage Home Care. They offer companionship and physical therapy for my friend. The caregiver is an excellent worker. Overall, it is pretty good. I'm very happy with the person that I have. As of date, my friend has two excellent people...."
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158 East Ave, Norwalk, CT, 06851
4.3
(3 reviews)
"We were lost in the storm of searching for help with our mother. I luckily called Home Instead and spoke to wonderfully caring people that took the ball and ran with it. Best thing we ever did. We love our mother's caregiver, but more importantly, SH..."
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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 pr..."
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500 W Putnam Ave, Suite 400 , Greenwich, CT, 06830
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We used Senior Helpers in Southwest Connecticut for just two weeks. We only needed somebody to help bathe my son because he could not get into the tub or a shower. So, he was getting just a sponge bath. That's all because he feeds himself, I cook, an..."
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15 Cross St, Norwalk, CT, 06851
"Companionship, Safety, and Independence Why do people need in-home care? Perhaps an elderly loved one needs help doing chores around the ..."
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1177 High Ridge Rd, Ste-134 , Stamford, CT, 06905
"Home Matters Caregiving provides Compassionate Care
 You Can Depend On. Why Home Matters Purpose Driven Care We strive to empow..."
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93 New Canaan Ave , Norwalk, CT, 06850
"R&S Homecare is an agency dedicated to providing personalized home care services tailored to the unique needs of each individual. Our missio..."
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36 Mill Plain Road Suite 208 , Danbury, CT, 06811
"For those who wish to age peacefully or recover in a comfortable and familiar environment, HomeWell Care Services of Danbury, CT is committe..."
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777 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT, 06830
"Giving Hearts Home Care provides assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, housekeeping, laund..."
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1 Depot Plaza, Mamaroneck, NY, 10543
4.7
(86 reviews)
"We met with Anette who's a supervisor from Westchester Family Care, Inc. when my mom was still at the rehab center. She took a detailed history, did an evaluation of my mother, and what we thought the needs would be. She went to the house, did anothe..."
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2509 Main Street, Stamford, CT, 06901
4.8
(45 reviews)
"ComForcare Home Care is a premier provider of private duty non-medical home care. ComForcare provides personal and companion care for those ..."
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1300 Post Road, Suite 2, Fairfield, CT, 06824
4.6
(18 reviews)
" Maxine has brought such a spark to mom’s life with her energetic and caring ways, and she is a very professional employee. With Mom’s Alzheimer’s progressing, it is difficult to have her participate in activities to keep her stimulated. In speakin..."
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134 Heights Road, Darien, CT, 06820
5.0
(13 reviews)
"Brooke's was amazing with my mother. My mother was very resistant to care initially, but got used to it and then loved it. She was almost mean to the caregiver in the beginning but then she really warmed up to her. Caregiver and agency are the best! ..."
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15 Oakwood Avenue, Norwalk, CT, 06850
5.0
(13 reviews)
"I am extremely pleased of the services that the new owners CareFinders Total Care are providing my mother. There is more organization in the office when I call for assistance. They immediately follow up with us and that goes a long way...."
READ MORENew Canaan seniors see some of the highest prices in the state for home care. The average price in Connecticut is $5,243, which is matched by New Haven’s average price. The state capital of Hartford, where home care costs an average of $5,329 monthly, has fees nearly identical to the costs of those in New Canaan. Norwich, located on the eastern side of the state, reports Connecticut’s highest average price for home care at $5,506 a month.Â
New Canaan
$5,339
The United States
$5,243
Hartford
$5,329
Norwich
$5,506
New Haven
$5,243
Some seniors may find they want or need round-the-clock medical supervision as they age. For people in this situation, a nursing home may be the best option. In New Canaan, a semiprivate room in such a facility is over $10,000 more per month than home care. Assisted living provides a lower level of medical support, but is far less expensive. Adult day care costs just $1,619; however, its limited hours of operation may not fit all schedules.
In-Home Care
$5,339
Home Health Care
$5,339
Adult Day Health Care
$1,619
Assisted Living
$6,273
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$16,805
Note: Data for New Canaan was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Bridgeport, 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 New Canaan:
| Resource | Contact | Address | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels of New Canaan | (203) 594-5318 | 3 Farm Rd, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840 | The mission of this program is to help seniors in New Canaan maintain their independence even when they have trouble preparing or obtaining their own nutritious meals. The program is available on either a short or long-term basis five days per week depending on the needs of the resident. Menus include hot entrees, soups, bread, salads, desserts, fruits and milk. Deliveries are made Monday through Friday between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. by volunteers from the community. Approved applicants will receive their meals free of charge. |
| Staying Put in New Canaan | (203) 966-7762 | P.O. Box 484, New Canaan, CT 06840 | Staying Put in New Canaan is a member-based, non-profit organization with a mission to help local seniors stay in their homes in the community. In order to reach this goal, they offer a wide range of services, including transportation, outings and events, shopping and errands and connection to other local resources. These services are operated by local volunteers who strive to bring joy to those they serve. Membership only costs $400 for individuals and $525 for couples per calendar year. |
| ElderHouse Respite Program | (203) 847-1998 | 7 Lewis Street, Norwalk, CT 06851 | ElderHouse is a not-for-profit agency that offers respite for full-time caregivers who need a well-deserved break. Seniors who participate in the program can benefit from a variety of activities that promote wellness, vitality and safety. While the all-inclusive rate is $92 per day, ElderHouse helps everyone in need regardless of their ability to pay. ElderHouse also offers counseling at no charge for caregivers who need help with day to day issues or information about local resources. |
| Circuit Breaker Tax Relief Program | 860-418-6290 | 450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 | The state of Connecticut has a real estate tax relief program for seniors that provides a tax credit up to $1,250 for married couples and $1,000 for single persons based on a graduated income scale. The value of the credit is calculated by the local tax assessor in New Canaan. In addition to Circuit Breaker, residents of New Canaan can take advantage of a tax abatement, which is provided by the city, between $1,000 and $1,700 depending on their income. |
| CT Energy Assistance Program | (203) 333-9288 | 1000 Lafayette Blvd, 9th Fl, Bridgeport, CT 06604 | This statewide program, which covers residents in New Canaan, provides financial assistance for certain low-income seniors who are responsible for heating their homes. Those who are accepted into this program will have a portion of their heating bills covered by the state. Payments are made directly to the utility provider, not the resident. An agent in New Canaan may be able to help seniors in the city apply for this program. |
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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