STATE PROFILE • Last updated: November 11, 2026
Connecticut Elder Care & Medicaid
Connecticut's senior Medicaid landscape, known as HUSKY Health, offers critical long-term care support through its Home Care Program for Elders, despite strict financial limits and high care costs.
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RANKED #27
GRADE C
FEATURED
Medicaid Coverage Guide for Connecticut
Full breakdown of CT Home Care Program for Elders for seniors: waiver programs, nursing home eligibility, income and asset limits, spend-down rules, and how to apply.
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Program
CT Home Care Program for Elders
Income cap
No cap
Medically-needy
Yes
Elder Care Index Report Card
5-pillar composite scoring vs other states
C
Grade
AFFORDABILITY
GRADE C · 55
QUALITY
GRADE C · 44
STAFFING
GRADE C · 45
ACCESS
GRADE B · 51
MEDICAID SUPPORT
GRADE C · 31
Composite score: 54.8 / 100 (50 = average state)
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Connecticut At a Glance
Nursing Home Facilities
191
Senior Medicaid Waivers
1
National Rank
#27 / 51
Range #24–#28 when the pillar weights shift
Senior Care Costs in Connecticut
local_hospital
Nursing Home
$15,508/mo
+40.5% vs national avg
- 191 nursing homes · 22,731 beds
- Avg CMS rating 2.95★ (40 rated 5★, 39 rated 1★)
- 3.83 nurse hrs/resident/day (0.7 RN)
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Home Health Aide
$30/hr
+11.1% vs national avg
- Median aide wage $18.36/hr
- ~41,890 aides employed statewide
Source: BLS OEWS
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