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Browse the 468 home care agencies in Canaan, read 283 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in Canaan choose home care for many reasons, including to reduce caregiver stress, curb senior loneliness, and make daily life easier for older adults. Most home care agencies in Canaan personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.

Home Care Agencies near Canaan, CT

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I am pleased with the help I am getting from Comfort Keepers and the lady that comes to my house is a hard worker and she comes on time or lets you know if she may be late due to traffic or car problems
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Our family is here to give comfort to your family. We are Comfort Keepers and we provide the kind of trusted, in-home non medical care that helps people maintain full and independent lives, right in the comfort of their own home.  Our Comfort Keepers are carefully chosen special individuals. ...
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I think the Agency "One Patient at a time" is absolutely terrific! The owners of the agency are super nice and the caregivers they provide for our family are great too!! I can't say enough about how good the...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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We used this service and we really liked the staff and care they provided. The owner is very knowledgeable and easy to work with and schedule care.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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We just fell in love with the owner of this company. Her background is great and she really focuses on the overall care of the client’s life in their spiritual life and intellectual mental health and staying...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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3 reviews
Everyone is helpful, polite and works hard to meet needs. There is a relief knowing when I go away that someone will be with my mother and I know she is being cared for. I appreciate everyone’s hard work...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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2 reviews
Not withstanding that our schedule and requirements as well as our location were a bit unusual, , they went out of their way to meet our needs and make certain we were covered whenever possible. Most of the...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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The lead person, [name removed], is compassionate, professional and wise. There was no pressure…just wise questions and careful assessment. The worker who comes twice a week is gentle, wise and helpful. ...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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3 reviews
Comfort Keepers was great! When looking for services it was a very pleasant experience. The admin was very helpful and very responsive. The caregiver was always on time and did what was asked of them....
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
We Are Comfort Keepers™ Our Family Is Here To Give Comfort To Your Family. Nothing is more important than helping people to live, independent and dignified lives within the comfort of their own homes. Comfort Keepers has been dedicated to providing the kind of non-medical in-home care that helps...
5 reviews
Total Assurance Home Healthcare is truly heaven sent! Our regular caregiver called out at 9PM the night before her scheduled shift, and Total Assurance HHC found us a courteous and professional replacement...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Our care homecare team remains committed to providing the excellent care that is enjoyed by the clients we service. You can expect the following and more from a service you can rely on • Liberty Home Healthcare Caregivers & Services:A caregiver often spends more time with a patient than...
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1 review
Initial contact very attentive and supportive. I am trying to manage my Dad from a four hour drive away so it was helpful to talk to someone who gave me the impression of trustworthiness. Intake process went...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Quick response when I called They got me caregivers fast Everyone is comes on time It very easy to contact the supervisor and they get back to me quickly The only thing I would recommend is if the want a...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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The workers/helper who worked with my mom were wonderful. The minimum number of hours per day was burdensome. If I could have spread those hours out, I might still be using their services. There was very...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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I like the caregivers that the matched my mom up with. Great team of caregivers and yes, we would recommend their services to other families.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
A local husband and wife team have opened a Home Instead Senior Care® office serving the Middletown, Middlefield, Portland, Cromwell, Plantsville, Southington, Berlin, Kensington, New Britain, Wethersfield, Newington, Elmwood, Hartford, Rocky Hill, Rocky Fall, East Hampton, Glastonbury,...
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We have a live-in caregiver for my dad. I think she takes really good care of him but my mother and her don't get along as well. It's hard to have someone come live with you so there are rough times. It...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
GRISWOLD SPECIAL CAREThe World’s Oldest Multinational Non-medical Homecare CompanyTrusted Homecare at Affordable RatesGRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE refers Caregivers who provide companionship, homemaking, and personal care services for people who: Need help with daily living  Are alone or at risk Have...
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We have had a few glitches along the way but everything is currently under control. We have been utilizing services with Stay At Home for some time now and have been through two different caregivers. Our...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Seniors Deserve a quality life! and families deserve peace of mind! its time for..Meet stay@home care .We are a home-care agency with experience since 1996 serving many seniors and their families.We believe in providing the human touch that's so often missing in home care today.And for your loved...
3 reviews
We had a great experience with Comfort Keepers, our Comfort Keepers who came to my moms home were caring and helpful, and more importantly they made my mom happy. The office was always available when we...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
We Are Comfort Keepers™ Our Family Is Here To Give Comfort To Your Family. Nothing is more important than helping people to live, independent and dignified lives within the comfort of their own homes. Comfort Keepers has been dedicated to providing the kind of non-medical in-home care that helps...
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Based on these categories I give home instead a 5 across the board. [name removed] was 1st contact. She was very personable caring and followed up several times. [name removed] was great as my mom's aid. She...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
We are a non-medicare certified agency which allows us to offer our services at a more affordable rate. We specialize in providing assistance to both seniors and persons with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring the health, safety and welfare of the clients we serve.Our goal is to meet a...
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My mother has been a resident for just a few weeks but I appreciate how the staff checks on her often and regularly. Everyone is very friendly and caring which makes us feel our mom is being taken care of. ...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
2 reviews
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.

Costs of home care in Canaan, CT

Average home care costs in Canaan, CT

Home care in Canaan is typically charged at an hourly rate. Hourly rates may vary based on factors like time of day (overnight hours, for example), special weekend or holiday rates, and whether care is around the clock.
Average hourly rate
$33/hr
Average overnight rate
$31/hr
Average weekend rate
$31/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Canaan, CT

Home care costs in Canaan increase based on the hours of care needed. Costs are typically higher for seniors who need home care at night or for most of the day — for example, while a family member is at work. For seniors who need full-time or 24/7 care, assisted living or memory care may be a more cost-effective option in the long run.
44 hours of home care/wk
$6,287/mo
$8,130/mo
To learn more about other local senior living options, view Canaan assisted living facilities or Canaan memory care facilities.

Home care costs in Canaan vs. state and national averages

Daily, monthly, and annual costs in the table below are based on a part-time care schedule of 4 hours of care per day, 5 days per week.
Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 5 columns.
Column location: Location (Location name)
Column hourlyCost: Hourly cost (Cost per hour)
Column dailyCost: Daily cost (Cost per day (4 hours))
Column monthlyCost: Monthly cost (Cost per month)
Column annualCost: Annual cost (Cost per year)
LocationHourly costDaily costMonthly costAnnual cost
Canaan, CT$33$132$2,858$34,320
Connecticut$32$128$2,771$33,280
National$30$120$2,598$31,200
Canaan, CT
Hourly cost:$33
Daily cost:$132
Monthly cost:$2,858
Annual cost:$34,320
Connecticut
Hourly cost:$32
Daily cost:$128
Monthly cost:$2,771
Annual cost:$33,280
National
Hourly cost:$30
Daily cost:$120
Monthly cost:$2,598
Annual cost:$31,200
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How to pay for home care in Canaan, CT

Many families combine various payment methods to cover home care costs. Most often, families use some mixture of the following private and public income sources to pay for home care in Canaan.
Paying for home careGet an overview of all payment options for home care.
VA home care benefitsSee how VA benefits can help veterans and their spouses pay for home care.
Home care and LTC insuranceLearn how to use long-term care insurance to cover home care costs.

What families are saying about home care in Canaan

Recent reviews for home care in Canaan

Ultimate Assistance For Elders, LLC in Fairfield, CT

5.0
I had a positive experience working with Ultimate Assistance for Elders home care agency. They provided me with excellent support and guidance to obtain needed services. Within a few days Heath aid started providing home care services that I needed. The Heath aid was very caring supportive and ...
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Stay At Home Care LLC in Manchester, CT

5.0
The caregivers that we met and lived with were amazing, caring, experienced people. They offered many insights in care and hospice management - had a wealth of knowledge, but respected our views and decisions. Dianne is a professional. If anything came up, she would handle it as if it were ...
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Total Assurance Home Health Care in Brookfield, CT

5.0
I was worried about taking my Mom home from the hospital after her fall, but your caregivers have really eased my mind. They are always there to help her with whatever she needs, and that means a lot to both her and me. Thank you for everything!

Frequently asked questions about home care in Canaan

Senior Helpers of Upper Fairfield, New Haven, and Central Connecticut, Elderly Caregivers LLC - Connecticut and Unity Home Care are the top-rated home care facilities near Canaan, Connecticut. See full list of agencies.
There are 468 home care facilities near Canaan, Connecticut. See the full list.
Home care is provided by an aide who comes to a senior’s home to help with daily chores and activities of daily living. It can be offered anywhere a senior calls home — including a house, senior apartment, independent living, or assisted living. Learn more about home care.
Home care services are customizable to a senior’s unique needs. Services can include companionship, help with chores like cooking and housekeeping, or assistance with activities of daily living, like toileting and bathing. Explore home care services in more detail.
Home care provides nonmedical services for seniors who require assistance with daily tasks like housework, bathing, dressing, and transportation. In contrast, home health care is prescribed by a doctor and includes services like skilled nursing care and therapies, health monitoring, and medication administration that are provided by licensed medical professionals. Read more about home care vs. home health care.
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