We solely provide non-medical care.
We solely provide non-medical care.
An elderly parent in a Bridgeport home where meals slip, mobility feels uncertain, and nights are long. Most families stitch together hourly visits, dementia support, and overnight help from different sources and lose continuity. Preferred Care at Home of Central Fairfield, locally owned by Christine and Rick Geller in Wilton, CT, brings companion visits through 24-hour live-in care, plus post-hospital transition programs, under one roof. VA Community Care Provider for Bridgeport veterans — weekly LTC insurance paperwork processing — caregivers matched by personality, not availability.
We are locally owned and operated by Christine and Rick Geller, headquartered in Wilton at 5 River Road, Suite 258. Our Connecticut Homemaker Companion Agency License is HCA-0002249. We are a VA Community Care Provider, a CareScout Quality Network Preferred Provider, and a Better Business Bureau Accredited Business. Our office is part of the Preferred Care at Home franchise system founded in 1984.
Caregivers are matched to your loved one by personality and experience, not just by who is free that day. Every caregiver clears our 7-step screening process and trains through our CareAcademy partnership. We process LTC insurance paperwork weekly, while most agencies process monthly. Families track visits, notes, and schedules through our Transparency Room online portal. Call (203) 401-8464 to confirm coverage for your Bridgeport address.
Quality in-home care begins with the right caregiver match. Our 7-step screening process includes rigorous background checks and ongoing CareAcademy training, with caregivers matched by personality and routine — not just availability — so the same familiar face arrives for visits across the South End, Black Rock, North End, East Side, and West End. That continuity matters when families are easing into help at home or coordinating care for a parent in a dense Bridgeport neighborhood.
We assess your environment and assist with mobility to reduce fall risks, helping seniors stay safer on stairs and in narrow bathrooms common in older Bridgeport multi-family homes, plus on icy walks through Connecticut winters.
Our caregivers provide medication reminders and help track complex prescription schedules, ensuring nothing is missed.
Companion and Homemaker Care brings social interaction, conversation, and connection to community activities that enhance quality of life across every Bridgeport neighborhood.
From doctor appointments at Bridgeport Hospital and St. Vincent’s to grocery shopping, we provide reliable transportation so your loved one stays engaged with life across Bridgeport and Fairfield County.
Caring for a loved one is rewarding but demanding. Our respite care services give family members essential breaks to recharge while knowing their loved one receives compassionate, professional care.
Meal preparation services ensure seniors enjoy nutritious, appealing meals without the burden of shopping and cooking.
Step 01
Call us at (203) 401-8464, and our team will come to your home for a no-cost conversation about what is actually happening day to day. No commitment, no pressure to move forward.
Step 02
Christine, Rick, or a care manager visits your loved one’s home to walk through routines, risks, and preferences. Together we write a customized care plan that fits your family — covering services, schedule, and budget around your loved one’s specific needs.
Step 03
We choose a caregiver based on personality and experience, not just open hours on a schedule. Every caregiver clears our 7-step screening process and trains through our CareAcademy partnership, so the same familiar face shows up across visits.
Step 04
Care starts on day one with Transparency Room portal access for your family to see visits, notes, and updates. Needs shift, and we shift with them, adjusting hours, services, or caregivers as your loved one’s situation evolves.
Preferred Care at Home serves families throughout Central Fairfield County and surrounding communities.
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Rick Geller is an entrepreneur who graduated from New York Institute of Technology. As a multi-business owner/operator, his background gives him the understanding to create the best experience and environment for Preferred Care at Home clients and caregivers. He directs the agency’s critical back-end office functions, focusing on administrative and financial operations so the business runs smoothly and compliantly. Rick is essential to the agency’s operational integrity. His commitment secures organizational stability and a strong foundation for our client-facing care team so they can focus on what they do best, delivering compassionate and high-quality care.
Christine Geller, CSA®, is the owner of Preferred Care at Home of Central Fairfield, a family-run non-medical home care agency dedicated to improving the quality of life of our seniors, while safeguarding their dignity and independence. Christine is personally committed to providing detail-oriented, individualized care plans for every senior in her care. She built the agency on a strong foundation of teamwork with a deep commitment to her entire staff and recognizes that the best client care starts with supported caregivers. Leveraging her background, which includes a BBA from Hofstra University and prior experience as a Care Manager, Christine also earned the Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)® designation that demonstrates her strengthened commitment to ethically serving the aging community throughout Connecticut. Beyond her professional role, Christine is an active member of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. She is also a proud member of the Wilton Chamber of Commerce and Women’s Networking Group of Fairfield County.
Christine’s dedication to senior care is rooted in one belief: every person deserves to age with dignity at home. Pursuing her Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) credential and Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) certification, she brings business expertise and genuine compassion to every client. Active in the Women’s Networking Group of Fairfield County, Christine sees caregiving as honoring a lifetime of contributions while preserving independence and joy.
Rick discovered his calling serving others, particularly veterans. As a VA Community Care Provider, he ensures those who served receive dignified care. Rick believes home care should feel like family. He and Christine created Birthday Club celebrations, anniversary recognition, and annual Christmas visits for every caregiver and client. Active in Wilton and Ridgefield Chambers, Rick processes Long-Term Care insurance weekly (not monthly) and personally ensures caregivers feel valued. His approach: treat people like family.
Yes, we serve Bridgeport, CT and the surrounding Central Fairfield County from our Wilton office. Preferred Care at Home of Central Fairfield is headquartered at 5 River Road in Wilton and operates under Connecticut License HCA-0002249. We provide non-medical in-home care services across the area, from companion visits through 24-hour live-in care. Call (203) 401-8464 to start the conversation.
We offer seven service categories: personal care, companion care, homemaker support, memory care, live-in care, transition care, and end-of-life care. Each service fits a different situation. Personal Care covers hands-on help with bathing and mobility, while Memory Care supports families navigating dementia at home. Companion, homemaker, live-in care, transition, and end-of-life services round out the options for families.
Companion care covers supervision, conversation, and routines, while personal care covers hands-on assistance with bathing, dressing, and mobility. For a family, the line usually shows up in the bathroom. If your loved one needs someone in the room for safety during a shower or transfer, that is personal care. If they are managing physically but need companion care services for company, transportation, and a steady presence, companion care is the fit.
Medicare generally does not pay for non-medical custodial in-home care like ours. Medicare covers short-term licensed home health, meaning skilled nursing or therapy ordered by a doctor after a qualifying event. It does not cover ongoing help with bathing, meals, or companionship. Most clients pay through long-term care insurance, VA benefits, or private pay, and we help with the paperwork.
Most families pay through private funds, long-term care insurance, or VA benefits, and we help process the paperwork. In Connecticut, the typical mix is private pay, long-term care insurance, and VA Community Care for eligible veterans. We process LTC insurance paperwork weekly rather than monthly, which speeds reimbursement. Pricing depends on care level and hours, so schedule a consultation for an estimate built around your loved one’s actual needs.
Yes, through hourly overnight visits or full live-in care, depending on what the situation calls for. Some families combine daytime companion care with overnight hourly coverage, while others choose live-in care with one caregiver in the home around the clock. Live-in placements often cost less than families assume compared to assisted living, and your loved one stays in familiar surroundings the whole time.
