Caring.com offers a free service to help families find senior care and authentic reviews to help you in your decision. On average in Southport, CT, residents and their loved ones rate In Home Care agencies across the 70 options below.
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6515 Main St Ste 8 , Trumbull, CT, 06611
4.6
(77 reviews)
"My mother suffered a stroke a few months ago and needs an aide indefinitely. Right at Home has been absolutely wonderful in all aspects! The aides are very caring, educated, responsible, and know how to do their job. My family is grateful for all the..."
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12 Cambridge Dr 2nd Floor, Trumbull, CT, 06611
4.6
(74 reviews)
"Synergy Homecare of Trumbull CT has been an amazing comfort for my husband and me. We had tried other agencies and they all had negative issues and events occur with us. When the Veterans Administration wanted us to try one more I was hesitant but o..."
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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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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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1700 Post Rd Ste E5, Fairfield, CT, 06824
5.0
(3 reviews)
"So far, with just 3 visits in (one overnight) and this our first attempt at home care. we are both feeling confident that we’ve found a good solution to giving us both some piece of mind and me more time for myself. Neil and Berenice are both very re..."
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261 South Main St, Newtown, CT, 06470
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Castle Group provided my 74 year old mom with excellent and attentive care. The person they provided my mother actually went beyond her call of duty.I was actually surprised how my mother took to her as she is not the easiest to get along with .I wou..."
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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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3 Schooner Lane, Suite 1-1, Milford, CT, 06460
"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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365 E Main St , North Branford, CT, 06405
"At Qualicare Connecticut Shoreline is delighted to provide non-medical home care services to their clients. We strive to provide our clients..."
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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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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 MOREAs it’s just minutes from Bridgeport, Southport has the same cost data, which means that seniors can expect to pay an average of $5,339 per month for home care services. This number is slightly higher than the state median and almost $400 more expensive than the average U.S. city. Costs in Hartford are similar to those in Southport, while New Haven’s rates are right on par with the Connecticut state average. The area is more affordable than Norwich, as well as the nearby New York City area, where monthly costs also exceed $5,500.
Southport
$5,339
Connecticut
$5,243
The United States
$4,957
New Haven
$5,243
Harford
$5,329
Norwich
$5,506
New York City Area
$5,529
Not only do home care and home health care services allow seniors to age in place, but they’re also one of the more affordable care options in Southport. Seniors on a limited budget who don’t have complex care needs may opt for adult day health care. Assisted living is more expensive than home care, while the most expensive option is skilled care at a nursing home.
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 Southport was not available, 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 Southport:
| Resource | Contact | Address | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior and Disabled Housing | (203) 256-3120 | 611 Old Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824 | The Senior and Disabled Housing program, which is administered by the Office of Community and Economic Development, serves low-income seniors in the Southport region by connecting them with affordable housing opportunities. The directory is comprised of properties maintained by various companies, so application processes and eligibility requirements vary. |
| Shoveling for Seniors | (203) 256-3169 | 100 Mona Terrace, Fairfield, CT 06824 | Homebound seniors and those who are unable to shovel their walkways and driveways due to a disability may receive shoveling services through the Shoveling for Seniors program. This program is coordinated by the Social Services Outreach Social Worker, and services are provided by local students. While in some cases service may be provided free of charge, the suggested payment for services is $10 per hour. |
| Senior and Disabled Tax Relief | (203) 256-3110 | 611 Old Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824 | Southport seniors age 65 and over whose total assets and annual income meet specified limits may receive tax relief through the town tax relief program. To participate, qualified seniors must apply in person with a staff member from the Assessor’s Office during the designated filing period, and they must reside in their primary place of residence for at least 183 days out of the year. |
| Transportation Services | (203) 256-3168 | 100 Mona Terrace, Fairfield, CT 06824 | The town of Fairfield provides transportation services to local seniors, including those who reside in Southport. It maintains a fleet of five wheelchair-accessible buses that provides transportation to the local senior center, supermarkets, medical appointments and the local library. Services are available for a small fee and can be arranged by calling the dispatcher. |
| Meals on Wheels | (203) 332-3264 | 215 Warren Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604 | The United Way of Connecticut administers the local Meals on Wheels program. Through this program, seniors residing in Southport who are housebound, recuperating from an injury or illness or otherwise unable to prepare their own food may receive two meals per weekday. Weekend meals are also available. |
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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