Home Care in Cheshire, CT

Home care in Cheshire that fits your family

(475) 264-4830

No sales pressure. We'll tell you straight if we're not a fit.

  • Nurse-founded
  • Fully insured
  • Care starts within 48 hours
  • Multi-step caregiver screening
10+ yrs RN-Led Care
8 yrs Yale New Haven
24–48 hr Caregiver Match
4 hr Visit Minimum
100% Background Checked

Your mom lives in Cheshire. Has for years. You’re in her kitchen on a Sunday morning, and she’s insisting she’s fine, but the mail is piled up and she can’t remember if she took her pills. You drive home that night wondering how long you can keep doing this.

We help families when it stops being manageable alone. Care that shows up on time, in your parent’s home, without turning their life upside down.

Because you can’t be there every day, and you shouldn’t have to be

You’ve got your own life, your own work, your own kids. Your parent lives in Cheshire, maybe near the center or out toward Marion or Mixville, and you’re driving over three times a week to check on them. You’re fielding calls from neighbors. You’re rearranging your schedule every time there’s a doctor’s appointment or a trip to MidState Medical Center.

It starts feeling like a second job, except you’re doing it alone and you’re always behind. You need someone who can be there when you can’t, who knows what to watch for, who doesn’t need you to explain everything twice.

Private Duty Aides was founded by a nurse who spent years watching families manage this exact situation. We understand what good care looks like because we’ve lived it, and we built this agency to do it right.

Services built around what’s actually happening in your family

We don’t sell packages. We help with the specific thing you’re dealing with right now, whether that’s your dad refusing to shower or your mom who can’t be alone overnight anymore.

Companion Care

Your parent sits alone most afternoons while you’re at work. Our Cheshire aides visit regularly for conversation, outings to local shops, or simply being present. They handle errands, provide transportation, and ensure your loved one stays engaged and connected to their community.

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Personal Care

Bathing, dressing, and grooming become harder each month. Our aides assist with daily hygiene tasks with patience and respect for dignity. We handle the physical help you can’t provide alone, allowing your family member to maintain independence at home.

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Dementia Care

Memory loss changes everything—repetitive questions, confusion about time, difficulty recognizing family. Our aides trained in dementia behavior understand these challenges. They redirect gently, maintain routines, and keep your loved one safe while reducing caregiver stress in New Haven County.

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Alzheimer’s Care

Watching Alzheimer’s progress is heartbreaking. Our specialized aides recognize signs of distress, manage behavioral changes, and provide structure your loved one needs. We work alongside Yale New Haven Hospital’s recommendations to optimize care at home.

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Parkinson’s Care

Movement becomes unpredictable—tremors, stiffness, falls. Our aides understand Parkinson’s physical demands and help with mobility, medication timing, and fall prevention. They’re trained to support both the disease symptoms and the emotional toll it takes.

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Respite Care

You need a break. Whether it’s a few hours weekly or a full weekend, our aides provide reliable coverage so you can rest, handle appointments, or simply breathe. Consistent caregivers mean your loved one stays comfortable while you recharge.

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24-Hour Care

Round-the-clock supervision keeps your family member safe through night confusion, bathroom needs, and emergencies. Our aides provide overnight monitoring and morning assistance, allowing you to sleep knowing professional care is present every hour.

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Live-In Care

Full-time in-home support means your loved one never wakes to an empty house. Our live-in aides manage meals, medications, personal care, and companionship continuously. It’s residential care without leaving the familiar comfort of Cheshire.

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Post-Hospital Recovery

Discharge from Yale New Haven Hospital is just the beginning. Recovery at home requires skilled monitoring—wound care, medication reminders, mobility support. Our aides bridge the gap between hospital and independence, preventing readmission.

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Elopement & Wandering Care

Wandering puts your loved one at risk. Our aides provide constant, unobtrusive supervision—encouraging safe activities while preventing unsafe exits. We reduce your panic about where they’ve gone and keep them secure at home.

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What makes us different

Nurse-founded

Private Duty Aides was founded by a nurse who spent years watching families fall through the gaps. We understand what good care looks like because we’ve lived it.

Careful vetting

We vet every caregiver: background checks, references, an in-person interview. Before anyone steps into your parent’s home, we brief them specifically on your parent, their routine, their preferences, what a good day looks like for them.

We stay reachable

When something feels off, you call us directly. We answer. We’re new enough that every family we work with matters to us personally.

48-hour placement

We have a dedicated team ready to assist in Cheshire and New Haven County. Most families have care within 48 hours of their first call.

How it works

How home care gets started

1

We listen. No pressure, no forms to fill out on the first call. Just a conversation about what’s going on and what you need.

2

We match based on personality, schedule, and care needs, not just who’s available. Before anyone arrives, we brief them on your parent: their routine, their preferences, what a good day looks like.

3

Most families in Cheshire have someone in place within two days. If it’s urgent, we can often start same day.

4

We check in weekly, and you can call us anytime. You’re never left wondering what’s happening or whether things are okay.

Why families choose us

Not every agency is the same agency

clinical eyes

Clinically-Informed Oversight

Every aide is trained and supervised through an RN’s lens — not just placed and forgotten.

the right fit

Matched, Not Assigned

Personality fit matters more than skill on paper. We match for temperament, pace, and patience.

no franchise

Boutique, Not Call Center

No franchise rotation. You work with the people who run this agency — direct, accessible, accountable.

no waiting

24–48 Hour Start

Most families are matched with a caregiver within 24 to 48 hours. When something shifts at home, we move quickly.

the rhythm

Routine-Based Care

We build a daily structure around your parent’s rhythm — meals, walks, evenings — and protect it.

straight talk

Real Communication

You hear from us, not just the aide. Updates on appetite, sleep, mood, mobility — the things that matter.

Every caregiver clears a multi-step screening — background check, reference checks, and an in-person interview with our RN founder — before they're ever placed in a home.

Why families trust us

Private Duty Aides is nurse-founded. Every caregiver clears a multi-step screening — a background check, reference checks, and an in-person interview with our RN founder — before they are ever placed in a home. You get the same consistent caregiver, matched by a nurse, not whoever happens to be available.

Nurse-founded · Every caregiver personally screened by our RN founder

Common questions

Home Care questions from Cheshire families

Do you serve all neighborhoods in Cheshire?

Yes. We work with families throughout Cheshire, from the center out to Mixville, Marion, and all the quieter residential areas in between. If your parent lives in Cheshire, we can help. We know the town, and our caregivers are familiar with getting around the area.

How quickly can care start after a discharge from MidState Medical Center, Yale New Haven Hospital, or another hospital?

Often same day, especially if you call us while your parent is still in the hospital. We work with families coming home from MidState Medical Center, Yale New Haven Hospital, and other facilities all the time. The earlier you call, the more time we have to match the right caregiver and get everything in place before discharge. If it's last-minute, we do our best to move fast.

Is Private Duty Aides a private-pay agency in Cheshire?

Yes. We're private pay only, which means families pay us directly. We don't bill Medicare, Medicaid, or insurance. That keeps things simple: no authorization delays, no coverage limits, no forms. You decide what care looks like, and we provide it.

What's the difference between a private-pay agency and a staffing agency?

A staffing agency sends whoever's available. We match caregivers to your parent specifically, based on their personality, needs, and routine. We brief caregivers before they arrive, we stay involved, and we're here if something isn't working. It's a different level of care, and families feel the difference right away.

Can you provide care if my parent refuses help?

Yes, and it happens all the time. We start slow. Sometimes we introduce the caregiver as someone who's there to help you, not your parent. Sometimes we frame it as companionship, not care. We work with what your parent will accept, and we build trust over time. It's not always easy, but we've done this before.

What happens if our caregiver can't make it?

We find coverage. If your caregiver is sick or has an emergency, we'll send someone else who's been briefed on your parent. You won't be left scrambling. That's part of working with an agency instead of hiring independently.

Home Care near Cheshire

Let's figure out what your family needs

No sales pressure. We'll tell you straight if we're not a fit.

(475) 264-4830

Private Duty Aides — Cheshire, CT

Agency Name Private Duty Aides
Location Bridgeport, CT (serving all of Connecticut)
Service Area Cheshire and New Haven County
Available 24 hours, 7 days a week
Care Type Non-medical companion & personal care
Insurance Private pay only
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