Home is where your memories live. The Georgetown garden you planted, the Cannondale doorframe with grandchildren’s height marks, the view from your favorite Wilton Center chair. Leaving isn’t just changing addresses. It’s leaving a lifetime behind. Preferred Care at Home of Central Fairfield helps you or your aging loved one stay right where you belong.
Preferred Care at Home of Central Fairfield has served the Wilton area since opening our office and we’re locally owned by Christine and Rick Geller. As a Connecticut Department of Public Health licensed agency (HCA-0002249), VA Community Care Provider, and BBB Accredited Business, we bring 40 years of Preferred Care expertise with a personal, local touch.
What makes us different? We’re committed to weekly Long-Term Care insurance processing, not monthly like competitors. We’re a CareScout Quality Network Preferred Provider and Best of Home Care Endorsed National Provider 2024-2025. Every caregiver passes our rigorous 7-step screening with background checks and professional training through our CareAcademy partnership.
When daily tasks like bathing, dressing, or grooming become difficult, personal care helps you maintain dignity at home. Our caregivers provide hands-on assistance with activities of daily living, customized to your needs. Whether you need verbal reminders or comprehensive physical help with mobility support, toileting, and medication schedules, we’re there by your side.
We understand that asking for help is not easy. Our professional caregivers treat each person with respect and compassion, working at your pace. The hourly rate varies based on care complexity, with services ranging from one hour to 24 hours daily. We match caregivers to your personality, creating genuine connection. Families have complete control over scheduling and can adjust as needs change.
Too often, aging brings loneliness. The feeling that no one cares creeps in. You can feel isolated in large suburban homes after a spouse’s passing. Our companion care brings conversation, activities, and genuine companionship to combat isolation. Your caregiver becomes a trusted friend who shares meals, plays cards, and accompanies you to appointments or community activities throughout the area.
We also provide homemaker care to maintain your beautiful Wilton home. Services include meal preparation, grocery shopping, light housekeeping, laundry, and errands. We assist with organizing closets, watering plants, and pet care. This helpful support lets you stay in the house you love without overwhelming burden.
Peace of mind. It’s so often an elusive dream for family caregivers and elderly people themselves. That’s why we’re known for our 24-hour peace-of-mind service called live-in care. Around-the-clock supervision means your mom or aging loved one is never alone, never worried about nighttime falls, never frightened by memory lapses.
Live-in CT home care costs far less than most families imagine. Instead of paying hourly rates that average $34 per hour in Connecticut ($5,950 monthly for 44 hours weekly), our live-in service provides complete 24-hour coverage at convenient, affordable rates. For children working in New York City or beyond, live-in care delivers certainty that Mom or Dad receives attentive, reliable assistance.
A transition from hospital to home can be confusing. You get rehabilitation instructions, prescriptions to fill, appointments to make. Our transition care program prevents dangerous hospital readmission cycles. Your personal coach meets you at the hospital and guides you home with comprehensive medication scheduling, appointment coordination, and recovery monitoring.
We create detailed communication with healthcare providers and process Long-Term Care insurance weekly for faster reimbursement. For veterans, we coordinate VA Community Care benefits.
Memory loss can be challenging for both seniors and their families. While changes in behavior and cognition may occur, the person you love is still the same at heart. Our caregivers are specially trained in memory care techniques that focus on patience, respect, and preserving dignity while providing safe, compassionate support.
We understand how important familiar surroundings are for those experiencing memory challenges. Remaining at home can help reduce confusion and provide a sense of comfort and stability. Our caregivers assist with daily routines, provide gentle cognitive engagement, and ensure a safe environment for your loved one
Compassionate care during life’s final weeks allows patients to remain comfortable and dignified at home. Our hospice services supplement medical care with personal assistance and family support. When given the choice, most people prefer home. We help make that possible for those with limited life expectancy.
Caregivers provide comfort care, assist with bathing, grooming, and personal needs, and offer emotional support during this sacred time. We’re available 24 hours when you need us, coordinating with hospice providers for seamless care. Family members receive respite, knowing their loved one is cared for with tenderness.
Step 01
Call (203) 401-8464 or email CTcares@preferhome.com. Christine, Farrah, or our team will respond quickly to answer questions and schedule your free consultation.
Step 02
We visit your Wilton home to understand your needs and create a customized care plan. You’ll receive professional recommendations with no cost or obligation.
Step 03
We develop a flexible plan tailored to your needs and budget, from one hour to 24-hour care. You maintain complete control over scheduling.
Step 04
We match you with caregivers based on personality, not just availability. You’ll meet your caregiver before services begin and receive access.
Step 05
We stay in regular communication to ensure satisfaction. Our team monitors quality, processes insurance weekly, and adjusts your plan as needs evolve.
Tucson’s unique desert environment and demographics create specific care challenges for older adults and their families. Here’s how we help address the most common concerns our community faces.
Challenge
What It Looks Like
How We Help
Homes Not Aging-Ready
What It Looks Like
Your home has stairs, bathrooms without grab bars, and narrow doorways. Only 10% of U.S. homes accommodate aging needs properly.
How We Help
Our caregivers assist with stairs, bathing, and mobility throughout multi-level homes, compensating for challenging layouts with attentive support.
Challenge
Family Caregiver Burnout
What It Looks Like
You’re exhausted from providing care while working and raising your own children. Pain, stress, and guilt consume you because you can’t do everything.
How We Help
We provide respite care so you can rest. Our program gives family caregivers the break they need while ensuring Mom or Dad receives professional, reliable assistance.
Challenge
Managing Care from Distance
What It Looks Like
You’ve relocated for work. Guilt and worry consume you because you can’t check on your aging loved one daily or respond to emergencies quickly.
How We Help
Technology lets you monitor care remotely with detailed communication. You’re connected despite the miles, with convenient access to real-time updates.
Challenge
Cost Concerns
Assisted living costs $4,776 monthly plus loss of beloved home. You fear draining retirement savings but need quality home care services.
How We Help
We offer affordable senior care services from one hour to 24-hour live-in care. We process LTC insurance weekly and accept VA benefits to reduce your cost.
Challenge
Finding Trustworthy Caregivers
You’re hiring strangers into your home with vulnerable clients. Background checks and reliability concerns keep families up at night wondering about quality and security.
How We Help
Every caregiver passes our 7-step screening: background checks, reference verification, skills assessment, and personality evaluation. We’re BBB Accredited for your peace of mind.
Preferred Care at Home serves families throughout Central Fairfield County and surrounding communities.
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Connecticut home care averages $34 per hour, meaning 44 hours weekly costs approximately $5,950 monthly. However, our live-in care provides 24-hour supervision at significantly lower rates. We offer free consultations to create customized plans matching your budget. Many satisfied families use Long-Term Care insurance (we process weekly) or VA benefits. Call (203) 401-8464 for transparent pricing specific to your needs.
We combine local ownership with national expertise. Key differences include VA Community Care Provider status, weekly LTC insurance processing (not monthly), BBB Accredited Business designation, CareScout Quality Network Preferred Provider certification, and Best of Home Care Endorsed Provider 2024-2025 recognition. Owner Christine and Rick Geller actively serve the community through Wilton and Ridgefield Chamber memberships. Every client receives a free customized care plan focused on creating wonderful outcomes.
Watch for difficulty bathing or dressing, missed medications, weight loss from poor nutrition, falls, clutter accumulating, or social withdrawal. If you notice decline in daily tasks, it’s time. Many Wilton families wait until a crisis forces action. Early intervention prevents problems, maintains dignity, and preserves independence longer. If you’re asking the question, schedule a free visit. We’ll provide honest guidance even if care isn’t needed yet.
Absolutely. We’re an authorized VA Community Care Provider approved to serve veterans through the Veterans Affairs healthcare system. Rick Geller is committed to serving those who served our country. We help navigate benefits, coordinate with the VA Community Care Network, and handle authorization details. Many area veterans qualify for Aid and Attendance benefits that significantly reduce costs. Contact us at (203) 401-8464 for a free consultation.
Christine, Rick, or our team visits your home at a convenient time. We’ll discuss your daily routine, challenges, health concerns, and preferences. We assess needs honestly and develop a customized care plan showing service options, schedules, and transparent pricing. You’ll receive professional recommendations with no pressure. Many families use this visit simply to understand options. There’s no cost and no obligation.
Every caregiver completes our rigorous 7-step screening including background checks, reference verification, skills assessment, and personality evaluation. We partner with CareAcademy for professional training and ongoing education. The Connecticut Department of Public Health licenses us (HCA-0002249), ensuring we meet state standards. Our caregivers receive regular communication, detailed instructions, and continuous quality monitoring. Members of our care team take pride in delivering excellent, compassionate care that creates grateful, satisfied clients.
