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Our Connecticut office is here in Stamford

Home care in Stamford, arranged by the Endurance team on Long Ridge Road.

When your mother or father needs more help at home, it helps to have the people arranging it close by. Our care team works from 60 Long Ridge Rd, Suite #214 and arranges care across Stamford by the hour, overnight, live-in or around the clock. Tell us what's been getting harder, and we'll talk through the next step.

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Does Endurance Home Care provide home care in Stamford, CT?

Yes. Our Connecticut office is in Stamford, and we arrange care at home across the city by the hour, overnight, live-in or around the clock. A registered nurse visits first and writes the care plan with your family, and a Care Manager keeps you updated as things change.

Care options in Stamford

Concierge home care for the days, the nights, or both

Some families need a few hours a week. Others want someone there overnight, or living in. Here's what each option looks like at home.

Any of these can be companion care, which covers company, meals, light housekeeping, errands and rides, or personal care, which adds hands-on help with bathing, dressing and moving around safely. See how live-in care and 24-hour care differ.

In Fairfield County every schedule is available: hourly, overnight, live-in and 24-hour care with awake shifts, as companion care or personal care.

Families in Stamford

Where families usually start

  • A parent is coming home from Stamford Hospital

    The hospital's Care Management team plans the discharge with you, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, and has an on-call social worker for evenings and weekends. Our office is about 4 minutes from the hospital by car. We plan the ride home, the first night and the first week around what the hospital tells you.

  • A husband or wife has stopped driving

    Stamford has more than one ride program, and each has rules: Share the Fare for ages 62 and older, StamFORWARD from 6 AM to 8 PM every day, and SilverSource's free medical rides, which need 72 hours' notice and a friend or caregiver to accompany the rider. A caregiver who drives, or who rides with your parent, fills the gaps between them.

  • A parent lives on a big lot in North Stamford, or in a downtown apartment

    An acre lot off Long Ridge Road, with a long driveway and no sidewalk, is a different winter and a different arrival than a downtown apartment with a lobby and an elevator. Our nurse walks the actual route from the car to the chair at the first visit, because that is usually where the day's real difficulty is.

  • A parent wants to keep going to the Senior Center

    The Stamford Senior Center is open Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, to anyone 60 and older. A caregiver can come along with a member who needs help, and must stay with the member the whole time. We can help your parent get ready, get there and get home, and be at the house on the days the center is closed.

  • Memory is changing: dementia and Alzheimer's care at home

    Dementia changes the shape of a day. We arrange memory support at home with a caregiver who keeps routines steady, and the city and state have registries and respite programs worth knowing about. Our Stamford dementia care page and respite care page go into both.

  • You live in the city or farther away

    You can't stop by on a Tuesday. Your Care Manager keeps you updated, a registered nurse writes the plan with you, and the same office that arranges the caregiver is a short drive from your parent's door. Care Management at the hospital and the Senior Center's family resource page are good places to start from a distance.

Getting started

How care is arranged in Stamford

It starts with a conversation, and nothing begins until you say so.

  1. A conversation

    Call or send a request. Tell us who needs help, where they live and what's been getting harder. You don't need the right words.

  2. A nurse visits at home

    A registered nurse comes to the house in Stamford, gets to know everyone and writes the care plan with you.

  3. You meet the caregiver

    We choose a caregiver for the routines and preferences that matter and introduce them before the first visit. If it isn't working, we find someone else.

  4. Updates as you go

    Your Care Manager keeps you posted and changes the plan with you when needs change.

Our office
Our Stamford office at 60 Long Ridge Rd, Suite #214, Stamford, CT looks after families in Stamford. Our caregivers come to you. Directions
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Connecticut License HCA.0002450.

Our Stamford office

The people arranging your care

Our Connecticut care team works from 60 Long Ridge Rd, Suite #214, Stamford. Your Care Coordinator looks after the schedule and chooses the caregiver with you. Your Care Manager looks after the plan, keeps you updated and is the person to call when something changes.

The office is a fifteen-minute drive from most of the city. That's why Stamford is where we can move fastest: your Care Manager can be at the house in person, the same morning, when something changes. It's the address on our Connecticut registration and on our BBB profile, and it's the same team on the phone and behind the plan.

We choose a caregiver for the person and introduce them before the first visit. Most of our caregivers are CNAs. Your Care Manager keeps you posted and adjusts the plan as needs change, so you're not the one chasing news.

The same office arranges care in the towns around Stamford, and companion care for families in Westchester County, New York, by the hour, overnight, live-in or around the clock.

  • A conversation

    Call or send a request. Tell us who needs help, where they live and what's been getting harder. You don't need the right words.

  • A nurse visits at home

    A registered nurse comes to the house, walks the actual route from the car to the chair, gets to know everyone and writes the care plan with you.

  • You meet the caregiver

    Your Care Coordinator chooses a caregiver for the routines and preferences that matter and introduces them before the first visit. A backup plan is written into the care plan.

  • Updates as you go

    Your Care Manager keeps you posted and changes the plan with you when needs change.

Around the city

In-home senior care across Stamford's neighborhoods

Stamford is one city with many sections, and the ZIP codes below are the ones on official addresses in each section, from the city, the library and the state school directory. Section lines do not follow ZIP lines, so use them as a guide and tell us the street address when you call.

Our office is at 60 Long Ridge Rd, Suite #214, Stamford, CT 06902. The nurse's first visit and every caregiver arrival start from the real address, because the car-to-chair route differs a great deal from one section to the next.

  • Downtown

    Official addresses here use 06901, 06902, 06904 and 06905, so no single ZIP covers it. The Government Center (Senior Center, Health & Human Services), the Main Library, Mill River Park and Stamford Hospital's area are close together, which suits a parent who can walk with a companion.

  • Shippan, 06902

    The peninsula on Long Island Sound, with Cummings Park and Beach. The city's directory lists the Harbourside and Shippan Place older adult housing here.

  • Cove, 06902

    The area around Cove Island Park, with its one-mile trail and two sandy beaches. Beach parking permits apply from May 1 to September 30.

  • Westover, 06902

    A section served by Westover School on Stillwater Avenue, in the same ZIP as the hospital and our office.

  • North Stamford, 06903

    Home to the Stamford Museum & Nature Center and the Bartlett Arboretum. Waterstone on High Ridge uses 06905 for its High Ridge Road address. Bartlett Arboretum is about 14 minutes by car from the Government Center, so allow time for the drive.

  • Turn of River, 06905

    A northern section around Turn of River Road, with Benchmark at Stamford at 251 Turn of River Road.

  • Newfield, 06905

    Centered on Newfield Avenue, where the Jewish Community Center of Stamford is.

  • Belltown, 06905

    Named in the city's directory for Belltown Manor older adult housing at 21 Burdick Street.

  • Springdale, 06907

    Home to the Ferguson Library's Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch on Hope Street, open most weekdays and Saturday morning.

  • Glenbrook

    Centered on Glenbrook Road. ZIPs are mixed: Glenbrook Road addresses use 06906, while at least one address on Glenbrook Road uses 06902. Give us the street address instead of a ZIP.

  • East Side, West Side and Harbor Point

    We do not list a ZIP for these sections, because we found no official source that ties them to one. Name the section and the street when you call and we will plan the first visit from there.

Coming home

Transitional care: coming home from Stamford Hospital or a rehab stay

Stamford Hospital is about 4 minutes by car from our office, a routing estimate. Stamford Hospital sends us most of our discharges, and the most common failure we see is a discharge plan that stops at paperwork: no food in the house yet, the bed upstairs, no ride arranged for the follow-up appointment, and nobody thought about the first night home.

The hospital's Care Management team of care managers and social workers helps with care coordination and discharge planning, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. In the evening and on weekends, the hospital says to ask its main number for the on-call social worker or case manager. The team can talk through home services, hospice, skilled nursing, rehabilitation and home health aides, and it can give you information on non-covered services "such as private duty aides and transportation."

Ask your case manager early about your parent's admission status: Same Day Care, Observation or Inpatient. The hospital says the answer changes what the discharge plan looks like.

  • Before the discharge date

    Ask the case manager for the likely discharge date and whether a rehab stay comes first, at the Van Munching Acute Rehabilitation Unit or at a skilled nursing facility. Tell the team you want home care arranged. Get the follow-up appointments on the calendar and note which ones need a ride.

  • The day of discharge

    Arrange the ride home and a person who can stay. Have food in the house, the bed on a floor your parent can manage, and the medication list from the hospital in hand. Durable medical equipment can be borrowed through Wheel It Forward, a volunteer program listed on the Senior Center's resources page.

  • The first night

    The first night is the one nobody thought about. Decide who is in the house, who gets up if your parent needs the bathroom, and who you call if something is wrong. An awake overnight caregiver is one way to cover it.

  • The first week

    Book rides for follow-up appointments now. SilverSource's free medical rides need 72 hours' notice and a friend or caregiver to accompany the rider, and Share the Fare and StamFORWARD can fill in. Plan meals, rest and who calls the Care Manager with questions.

  • Other hospitals Stamford families use

    Greenwich Hospital, next door, describes rehabilitation or skilled nursing placement and equipment on its going-home page. Norwalk Hospital, about 14 minutes by car from the Government Center, is now part of Northwell Health. Ask each hospital's case management the same questions.

  • Where Endurance fits

    Endurance Homebound is our plan for the first 72 hours after a hospital stay. Tell us when he's due home and what the hospital has said, and we'll plan help around it: settling in, meals, rest and getting to follow-up appointments. In Connecticut, our separate company, Endurance Home Health, provides skilled nursing, home health aides and physical therapy, and it can work alongside the caregiver.

Other settings

Home care, assisted living, memory care, nursing and rehab, and adult day

Home care means your parent stays in their own house and the help comes to them, from a few hours a week to live-in or around the clock. Assisted living is an apartment in a residence where staff provide meals, activities and personal care. Memory care is a residence built around memory support. Skilled nursing and rehab is a nursing facility for a short recovery stay or for long-term care. Independent living is housing with services, and adult day is a daytime program that your parent goes to from home.

Stamford has several of each. Atria Stamford, Benchmark at Stamford, Brighton Gardens, The Residence at Summer Street and Waterstone on High Ridge list assisted living, and all five list memory care. Edgehill puts independent living, assisted living, Mind & Memory Care and skilled nursing on one campus. For nursing and rehab, the state registry lists ARK Healthcare and Rehabilitation at St. Camillus, Civita Care Center at Long Ridge, Stamford Care Center, Edgehill and The Villa at Stamford, and Stamford Hospital has its own acute rehabilitation unit.

The adult day options we verified for Stamford are River House in Cos Cob and ElderHouse in Norwalk, and both list Stamford among the towns they serve. The options are not a ladder: a parent can use home care and an adult day program, or live in a community with companion visits added, or come home from a rehab stay with care already in place.

Endurance can work alongside a community. In Connecticut we provide care inside assisted living, as companion care or personal care, and a plan for coming home after a rehab stay. Skilled nursing, home health aides and physical therapy come from Endurance Home Health, our separate company that provides them in Connecticut only.

Stamford's own programs

The Senior Center, the rides and the city's resources

The Stamford Senior Center is on the 2nd floor of the Government Center at 888 Washington Blvd. Membership is open to anyone 60 and older regardless of where they live, and the center is open Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Many programs are live-streamed, so a member can join from home. A caregiver can accompany a member who needs help, and must stay with the member at all times. Parking in the Government Center garage is free, with reserved senior center spaces on the 3rd floor.

The center's Community Cafe serves a reduced-fare weekday lunch to people 60 and older. Order at the front desk between 11 AM and 1 PM. First-time diners fill out a one-time registration form, and no one is turned away because they cannot pay.

Four rides are worth knowing, and each has a rule that shapes the week. Share the Fare is the city's subsidized taxi program for residents 62 and older and people with disabilities, and you book by calling a participating taxi company directly. StamFORWARD runs on demand from 6 AM to 8 PM every day, and its fares include a senior category for riders 62 and older, with ID required. SilverSource's Ride to Wellness gives free rides to non-emergency medical appointments in Stamford for residents over 60, with 72 hours' notice, and a friend or caregiver must ride along. FISH of Stamford offers volunteer medical rides within Stamford with at least 2 business days' notice.

Where does a caregiver fit? In the hours between. A caregiver can ride along on a Ride to Wellness trip, which is exactly what that program asks for, wait through the appointment, and bring your parent back to the house. A caregiver can also be the person who drives on evenings, weekends and trips outside a program's limits.

  • The Older Adults Directory

    The city's own list, revised 10/2025, covers adult day care, assisted living, skilled nursing, meals, transportation and older adult housing. It sometimes uses older facility names, so check the directory against the names on this page.

  • SilverSource

    A Stamford nonprofit with programs for housing stability, food, health, well check calls, transportation, digital literacy and veteran support. Ask which ones your parent qualifies for.

  • Southwestern CT Agency on Aging

    Information and referral on insurance, community services and elder care. The city's directory says it administers the CT Home Care Program and the CT State Respite Care Program, and that a mandatory assessment must be completed before respite services are provided.

  • Meals

    Catholic Charities' Meals on Wheels brings a meal and a safety check to homebound people 60 and older. Schoke Jewish Family Service runs a kosher home delivered meal program. A caregiver can be home to receive the meal and sit down to it with your parent.

  • Libraries

    The Ferguson Library has a Main Library, four branches and a Bookmobile, and a Books by Mail service for residents who cannot leave home.

  • Safety registries

    Bring Me Back Home is a statewide registry that helps law enforcement recover a missing or wandering person. The city's warming center page lists where to go in cold weather.

Outings

Places to go together

An outing works when it is short, close to parking and has somewhere to sit. Mill River Park downtown is open throughout the year, with a wheelchair accessible merry go round and permanent bathrooms at the playground. Cove Island Park has a one-mile walk and run trail and two sandy beaches, and Cummings Park and Beach has a boardwalk, pavilions and a fishing pier.

Beach and park parking permits are required from May 1 to September 30. Resident seniors 62 and older who do not drive may be eligible for a hang tag permit, used only when your parent is a passenger in the vehicle, and a senior resident rate applies to vehicles registered in Stamford. Cashiering and Permitting on the 1st floor of the Government Center handles both.

In North Stamford, the Stamford Museum & Nature Center is wheelchair accessible with accessible parking, entrances and restrooms throughout, and its Wheels in the Woods trail is a universally accessible boardwalk. The Bartlett Arboretum is free, open dawn to dusk, with accessible parking next to the Sensory Garden. A companion caregiver can drive, carry the folding chair, set the pace and stay alongside.

Choosing an agency

How to choose a home care agency in Stamford

In Connecticut, a homemaker-companion agency must be registered with the Department of Consumer Protection to operate, and a registered agency must say so in its advertising and include its registration number. A registration is not an endorsement of quality. You can look an agency up at CT eLicense.

Ask whether the caregivers are the agency's employees or independent contractors placed through a registry, because with a registry the family can be considered the employer, responsible for taxes and workers' compensation. Ask how background checks are done, what the written service plan says, and who you call when something changes. The state requires a written contract or service plan within 7 days of starting service.

We are registered with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection as a Homemaker-Companion Agency, number HCA.0002450. Our office is in Stamford. A registered nurse visits first and writes the care plan with your family, and a Care Manager keeps you updated and adjusts the plan as needs change. Endurance is a private home care agency, which means private pay.

Cost

What sets the cost of care in Stamford, and how families pay

Cost follows the schedule and the help. The number of hours matters most. The schedule (hourly, overnight, live-in or 24-hour) and the kind of help (companion care or personal care) both set the rate. Because the cost depends on the schedule and the help needed, we talk it through with you rather than quote a rate card.

Endurance is private pay and does not accept insurance directly. If there is a long-term care insurance policy, we help with the paperwork. Medicare does not pay for ongoing daily help at home. It covers home health only when a person needs skilled care and is homebound, and it does not cover 24-hour care or personal care when that is the only care needed. Medicare says it does not pay for most long-term custodial care.

As a market reference, CareScout's 2025 Cost of Care Survey puts the Connecticut median for an in-home caregiver at $36 an hour. That is a statewide median, not our rate. Veterans may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, and Stamford Hospital's Care Management can give you information on non-covered services such as private duty aides.

If you live elsewhere

Arranging care for a parent in Stamford from a distance

Many Stamford families have a son or daughter in the city or farther away. The distance feels close enough to put off calling for help, until it isn't. What works is a single person to call and regular updates.

A registered nurse visits your parent at home and writes the care plan with you by phone. Your Care Manager keeps you posted and changes the plan with you when needs change. Stamford Hospital's Care Management and the Senior Center's resource page for families are useful from a distance, and so is the Mayor's Advisory Council on Aging for city-level questions. If your parent has dementia, ask about the Bring Me Back Home registry.

Local directory

Stamford directory: hospitals, communities, programs and places to go

From each organization's own site or the city's directory, checked 2026-10-22. We are not affiliated with any of them, and we do not rate or rank them. Confirm hours and availability before you go.

Hospitals and emergency care

  • Acute hospitalStamford Hospital (Stamford Health)One Hospital Plaza, Stamford, CT 06902

    Stamford Health's flagship hospital, open 24 hours with emergency care, surgery, cardiology, orthopedics, imaging and inpatient rehabilitation. About 4 minutes by car from our Long Ridge Road office, a routing estimate. Ask for the Care Management team as soon as you know a discharge is coming.

  • Discharge planningStamford Hospital Care Management (discharge planning and social work)One Hospital Plaza, Stamford, CT 06902

    A team of care managers and social workers for care coordination and discharge planning, open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. In the evening and on weekends, the hospital says to ask its main number for the on-call social worker or case manager. Your case manager also explains your admission status (Same Day Care, Observation or Inpatient) and what it means for the discharge plan. The team can discuss home services, hospice, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, home health aides, equipment and transportation, and gives information on non-covered services "such as private duty aides and transportation."

  • Outpatient and immediate careStamford Health Tully Health Center32 Strawberry Hill Ct, Stamford, CT 06902

    Stamford Health's outpatient and preventive care hub: imaging, breast health, laboratory, rehabilitation, behavioral health and immediate care for non-emergency needs. Hours vary by service, so confirm before you book a ride.

  • Cancer careBennett Cancer Center at Stamford HealthOne Hospital Plaza, Stamford, CT 06902

    Medical, surgical and radiation oncology in collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center, plus oncology rehabilitation, integrative therapies and survivorship programs. Confirm hours before you book a ride. Treatment days are long, and a caregiver can drive, wait and bring your parent home.

  • Acute hospital (Greenwich)Greenwich Hospital (Yale New Haven Health)5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich, CT 06830

    A regional hospital next door in Greenwich with emergency care around the clock. Its going-home page describes rehabilitation or skilled nursing placement, medical equipment, and help from social work case managers with insurance benefits. About 11 minutes by car from the Government Center.

  • Outpatient medical centerGreenwich Hospital Long Ridge Medical Center260 Long Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06902

    A Greenwich Hospital outpatient center in Stamford, on the same road as our office, offering blood draw, infusion, radiology and urogynecology. Ask which services your parent's appointment uses before you plan the ride.

  • Acute hospital (Norwalk)Norwalk Hospital (Northwell Health)34 Maple Street, Norwalk, CT 06850

    A 366-bed academic hospital in Norwalk, described by the hospital as a Level II trauma center and a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center. About 14 minutes by car from the Government Center. The hospital is now part of Northwell Health.

Rehab and skilled nursing

The Villa at Stamford, Civita Care Center at Long Ridge and Stamford Care Center publish only a name and address in the sources we used. Ask each facility directly.

  • Inpatient rehabilitationVan Munching Acute Rehabilitation Unit at Stamford HospitalOne Hospital Plaza, Stamford, CT 06902

    Stamford Hospital's inpatient acute rehabilitation unit, for patients who need 24-hour medical monitoring and can take part in three hours of therapy, five days a week. It lists stroke, hip fracture, total joint replacement, brain injury and neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, accepts patients discharged from other facilities, and offers tours.

  • Skilled nursing and rehabARK Healthcare and Rehabilitation at St. Camillus494 Elm St, Stamford, CT 06902

    A long-term care and short-term rehabilitation facility, formerly St. Camillus. It lists rehabilitation with certified therapists working one-on-one with patients. About 3 minutes by car from the Government Center. Ask the discharge planner whether a short stay is part of the plan before you set up care at home.

  • Skilled nursingCivita Care Center at Long Ridge710 Long Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06902

    Listed in the Connecticut nursing facility registry and, as Long Ridge of Stamford, in the city's Older Adults Directory. We have only its name and address from those lists, so ask the facility directly what it offers.

  • Skilled nursingStamford Care Center53 Courtland Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902

    Listed in the Connecticut nursing facility registry and, as Cassena Care, in the city's Older Adults Directory. We have only its name and address from those lists, so ask the facility directly what it offers.

  • Skilled nursingThe Villa at Stamford88 Rock Rimmon Road, Stamford, CT

    Listed in the Connecticut nursing facility registry and in the city's Older Adults Directory, and formerly known as Smith House Health Care Center. We have only its name and address from those lists, so ask the facility directly what it offers.

  • Skilled nursing (on the Edgehill campus)Edgehill skilled nursing122 Palmers Hill Road, Stamford, CT 06902

    The skilled nursing level of care on the Edgehill campus, one of four levels under its Lifecare plan. Couples can stay on one campus even if one partner's needs change.

  • Skilled nursing and rehab (Greenwich)The Nathaniel Witherell70 Parsonage Road, Greenwich, CT 06830

    A nonprofit skilled nursing and rehabilitation center next door in Greenwich, listed in the state nursing facility registry. About 13 minutes by car from the Government Center.

  • Skilled nursing and rehab (New Canaan)Waveny Care Center3 Farm Road, New Canaan, CT 06840

    A nonprofit nursing and rehabilitation center in New Canaan, listed in the state nursing facility registry. About 16 minutes by car from the Government Center, so a visiting spouse will need a ride.

Assisted living and memory care

  • Independent living, assisted living and memory careAtria Stamford77 3rd St, Stamford, CT 06905

    A downtown community that lists independent and assisted living and memory care. It says monthly rent includes a private apartment, 24/7 staff, chef-prepared meals, housekeeping and scheduled local transportation. The state shows an active assisted living service agency record. About 3 minutes by car from the Government Center.

  • Assisted living, memory care and respiteBenchmark at Stamford251 Turn of River Road, Stamford, CT 06905

    Formerly Sunrise of Stamford; Benchmark Senior Living now operates at this address. Benchmark lists Assisted Living, Mind & Memory Care and Respite Care. If a short stay is what you need while a caregiver rests, ask what a respite stay includes.

  • Assisted living and memory careBrighton Gardens of Stamford (Sunrise Senior Living)59 Roxbury Road, Stamford, CT 06902

    Sunrise Senior Living lists Assisted Living, Memory Care and Short-Term Stays here. The state shows an active record for the community. About 8 minutes by car from the Government Center.

  • Independent living, assisted living and memory careThe Residence at Summer Street (LCB Senior Living)14 2nd St, Stamford, CT 06905

    LCB lists Independent Living, Assisted Living, Reflections Memory Care and Temporary Stay here, near downtown. The state shows an active assisted living service agency record. It is not in the city's directory, so check the LCB page directly.

  • Independent living, assisted living and memory careWaterstone on High Ridge215 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06905

    A North Stamford community that lists independent living, assisted living and memory care, and states limited availability with a wait list. The state shows an active record at this address. Ask about the wait list early if you are planning ahead.

Independent and life plan communities

  • Life plan communityEdgehill122 Palmers Hill Road, Stamford, CT 06902

    A Lifecare community with independent living, assisted living, Mind & Memory Care and skilled nursing on one campus, with priority access to the continuum of care under the Lifecare plan. About 4 minutes by car from the Government Center.

  • Older adult housingCharter Oak Communities (Stamford Housing Authority)22 Clinton Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902

    Stamford's housing authority. The city's directory lists older adult housing developments with addresses, among them Augustus Manor, Mapleview Towers, Pilgrim Towers, Post House and Shippan Place, and says the Section 8 program runs through Charter Oak Communities. Start here when cost is the question for independent living.

Adult day programs

The adult day centers we verified are outside the city, and each lists Stamford among the towns it serves.

  • Adult day program (Cos Cob)River House Adult Day Center125 River Rd. Extension, Cos Cob, CT 06807

    River House is a medical-model center in Greenwich that lists Greenwich and Stamford as the towns it serves, and it describes respite for caregivers at home. The city's directory lists it as RiverHouse. We could not verify its hours, so ask. About 6 minutes by car from the Government Center.

  • Adult day program (Norwalk)ElderHouse Adult Day Center7 Lewis Street, Norwalk, CT 06851

    A certified not-for-profit medical and social adult day center that names Stamford among the towns it serves. Open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, behind the First Congregational Church on the Green, and it offers a complimentary visit day. About 15 minutes by car from the Government Center.

  • Adult day directoryConnecticut Association of Adult Day Centers, member directory175 Capital Blvd Suite 402, Rocky Hill, CT 06067

    The statewide list of adult day centers with the towns each one serves, whether it is a medical or social model and whether it is certified. The city's directory sends families here for adult day referrals.

Town programs and senior center

  • Senior centerStamford Senior Center888 Washington Blvd., 2nd Floor, Stamford, CT 06901

    Membership is open to anyone 60 and older regardless of the town they live in. Open Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Many programs are live-streamed so members can join from home. A caregiver can come along with a member who needs help and must stay with the member at all times. Free parking in the Government Center garage, with reserved senior center parking on the 3rd floor. The center also keeps a resource page for families looking for services for a loved one.

  • City departmentCity of Stamford Health & Human Services: Seniors and Adults with DisabilitiesStamford Government Center, 888 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT 06901

    The city page for seniors and adults with disabilities. It lists the Renters Rebate Program, Share the Fare and Health Insurance Enrollment, and links to the Directory of Services for Stamford Seniors, SWCAA, CT DSS, Social Security and Access Health CT.

  • City directory (revised 10/2025)City of Stamford Older Adults DirectoryPublished by Health & Human Services, 888 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT 06901

    The city's own list, with sections for adult day care, assisted living, caregiver and respite counseling, home delivered meals, long-term care and skilled nursing, luncheon programs, transportation, older adult housing and senior protective services. Keep a copy by the phone. Some entries use older facility names.

  • Regional Area Agency on AgingSouthwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA)1000 Lafayette Blvd., 9th Fl. Suite #900, Bridgeport, CT 06604

    Information and referral on health insurance, community-based services and elder care. The city's directory says SWCAA administers the CT Home Care Program and the CT State Respite Care Program, and that a mandatory assessment must be completed before respite services are provided. Confirm current details with SWCAA.

  • Aging services nonprofitSilverSource1100 Summer Street, Suite 201, Stamford, CT 06905

    A Stamford resource hub and human services provider for older adults, open Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Its programs include housing stability, food assistance, health, connections with well check calls, transportation, education and digital literacy, protective services and veteran support. Several serve Stamford residents 60 and older at or below the Federal Poverty Level, so ask what applies.

  • City advisory councilMayor's Advisory Council on AgingStamford Government Center, 888 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT 06901

    Launched in May 2023, made up of senior residents and people who work with older adults, advising the city on housing, transportation, food insecurity and public safety.

  • City resource for veteransStamford Veterans Resource CenterStamford Old Town Hall, 175 Atlantic Street, Stamford, CT

    The Senior Center lists hours of Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 AM to 12 noon. Hours may have changed, so confirm with the city before a trip.

  • Equipment loanWheel It ForwardServing Fairfield County, CT

    A volunteer-run program to borrow or donate gently used durable medical equipment at no cost, listed on the Senior Center's resources page. Useful for a walker or wheelchair in the first week home.

  • Wandering safety registryBring Me Back Home registry (Connecticut)Statewide, through Connecticut DESPP

    A statewide registry that lets law enforcement access information to help recover a missing or wandering person. Worth doing for a parent with dementia who may wander.

  • Cold-weather resourceCity of Stamford warming center locationsStamford, CT (see the city page for locations)

    The city's page listing warming centers for cold weather. Read it before the first cold snap and keep the location nearest your parent's home.

Rides and meals

  • Discounted taxi programShare the Fare

    A city subsidized taxi program for Stamford residents 62 and older and people with disabilities. Bring a valid photo ID and proof of age or disability documentation to buy vouchers. You book a ride by calling a participating taxi company directly and tell them if a wheelchair, scooter or walker is needed. Drivers do not give change for vouchers, and tips are paid separately in cash.

  • On-demand shared ridesStamFORWARDService area: Stamford, CT

    The City of Stamford's on-demand shared-ride service, running Monday to Sunday, 6 AM to 8 PM. Its fares include a senior category for riders 62 and older, with ID required. Wheelchair accessible vehicles are available, and the service says riders without a smartphone can still use it. Credit or debit card only.

  • Free medical ridesSilverSource Ride to Wellness1100 Summer Street, Suite 201, Stamford, CT 06905

    Free rides to non-emergency medical appointments in Stamford for residents over 60, weekdays 8:30 AM to 3 PM. Book at least 72 hours ahead. Wheelchair accessible vehicles are available, and a friend or caregiver must accompany the rider. That last rule is where a caregiver fits.

  • Volunteer medical ridesFISH (Feel I Should Help) of StamfordStamford, CT

    Volunteer rides to medical appointments within Stamford for residents with no other means, with at least 2 business days' notice, Monday to Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM, as the Senior Center publishes it. Wheelchairs cannot be accommodated. We did not verify FISH's own site.

  • Door-to-door paratransitNorwalk Transit District Easy Access (Stamford ADA)275 Wilson Street, Norwalk, CT 06854

    Door-to-door rides for Stamford residents whose disability or impairment keeps them from using a city bus. Eligibility certification is required, so start with the ADA Eligibility Certification Request form. Rides are reserved a day ahead, with reservations taken Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The Senior Center says it covers part of the fare for members traveling to and from the Center.

  • Bus passesCT Transit bus passes for Stamford seniorsHealth & Human Services, 888 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT 06901

    The city's directory lists CT Transit bus passes as free through Health & Human Services, and CT Transit bus tickets are available at the Senior Center front desk for members. Eligibility and availability change, so confirm with Health & Human Services before you count on it.

  • Weekday senior lunchStamford Senior Center Community Cafe888 Washington Blvd., 4th floor cafe, Stamford, CT 06901

    A reduced-fare weekday lunch for people 60 and older. Order at the front desk between 11 AM and 1 PM. First-time diners complete a one-time registration form, and no one is turned away because they cannot pay. Lunch is eaten at the center and not taken home, which makes it a good reason to get out.

  • Delivered mealsCatholic Charities Senior Nutrition Program (Meals on Wheels)30 Myano Lane Suite 32, Stamford, CT 06902

    Meals on Wheels and Community Cafe for people 60 and older in greater Stamford and Norwalk. Meals on Wheels brings a meal and a safety check to homebound elderly and disabled people, with a suggested donation to help cover costs. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4 PM. Referrals are reviewed case by case.

  • Kosher home delivered meals and senior servicesSchoke Jewish Family Service196 Greyrock Place, Stamford, CT 06901

    Home to the Pamela & Michael Hirsch Kosher Home Delivered Meal Program, plus case management and a Brain Fitness program. The city's directory lists it under home delivered meals.

  • Luncheon site (city listing)Jewish Community Center of Stamford, luncheon program1035 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06905

    Listed in the city's directory under luncheon programs (affordable nutrition sites). We could not verify the schedule or who may attend, so call before you go.

  • Luncheon site (city listing)Over Sixty Club, luncheon program628 Main Street, Stamford, CT 06901

    Listed in the city's directory under luncheon programs (affordable nutrition sites). We could not verify the schedule, so call before you go.

  • Soup kitchen and food pantryNew Covenant Center174 Richmond Hill Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902

    A Catholic Charities soup kitchen and food pantry that the city lists among affordable nutrition sites. Program hours on its site are Monday to Saturday, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Sunday, 12 noon to 5:30 PM.

Libraries and learning

  • LibraryFerguson Library, Main Library (DiMattia Building)One Public Library Plaza, Stamford, CT 06904

    Open Monday to Thursday, 10 AM to 8 PM, Friday 10 to 6, Saturday 10 to 5 and Sunday 1 to 5. The library says the Main Library has structural accommodations for people with mobility impairments. Check its events calendar for current programs.

  • Library branchFerguson Library, Harry Bennett Branch115 Vine Road, Stamford, CT 06905

    Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM, Wednesday 10 to 7 and Saturday 10 to 5. The library lists structural accommodations here for people with mobility impairments.

  • Library branchFerguson Library, Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch1143 Hope Street, Stamford, CT 06907

    In Springdale. Open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10 AM to 6 PM, Tuesday 12 to 7 and Saturday 10 to 2. The library lists structural accommodations here for people with mobility impairments.

  • Library branchFerguson Library, South End Branch (Lathon Wider Community Center)34 Woodland Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902

    Open Monday to Thursday, 10 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM. The library lists structural accommodations here for people with mobility impairments.

  • Library branchFerguson Library, Waterside Branch at the PAL Center245 Selleck Street, Stamford, CT 06902

    Open Tuesdays 2 to 6 PM and Thursdays 12 to 8 PM.

  • Traveling libraryFerguson Library BookmobileTraveling branch, Stamford, CT

    Currently on the road Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The library page has the current schedule.

  • Library serviceFerguson Library Books by Mail for the HomeboundOne Public Library Plaza, Stamford, CT 06904

    Books mailed to Stamford residents who cannot leave home, with extended loan periods and a return envelope. Request through the Dial-A-Book Librarian. The library's accessibility page also describes large type books, audiobooks and talking books through the CT Library for Accessible Books.

Parks, beaches and places to go

  • City park and beachesCove Island Park1125 Cove Rd, Stamford, CT 06902

    A one-mile walk and run trail, a playground, a picnic shelter, an expansive lawn, BBQ grills, a rollerblade and cycling path and two sandy beaches, including the Cove Island Wildlife Sanctuary, which the city says the National Audubon Society recognizes as one of 27 important bird areas in the state. Beach parking permits are required from May 1 to September 30.

  • City park and beachCummings Park and BeachShippan Ave, Stamford, CT 06902

    A 79-acre park on Long Island Sound in Shippan with a beach, pavilions, a snack bar, a boardwalk and a fishing pier, joined to West Beach by Cummings Marina. Parking permits are required from May 1 to September 30.

  • Permit rulesCity of Stamford beach and park parking permitsCashiering and Permitting, 1st floor, Stamford Government Center, 888 Washington Blvd, Stamford, CT 06901

    Permits are required from May 1 to September 30 at Cove Island, Cummings, West Beach, John J. Boccuzzi, Dorothy Heroy and Newman Mills Riverbank Walk Parks. Resident seniors 62 and older who do not drive, and residents with disabilities, may be eligible for a hang tag permit, which can only be used when the holder is a passenger. A senior resident rate applies to vehicles registered in Stamford, with a copy of a driver's license proving age 62 for at least one name on the registration.

  • Downtown parkMill River ParkSouth Entrance: 50 West Main Street, Stamford, CT 06902

    A downtown greenspace, open throughout the year, with a playground, a carousel and a skating center. Dogs are allowed on leash. The Sue McGraw Friendship Playground has a wheelchair accessible merry go round and permanent bathrooms. The Nissen Carousel is open on weekends per the homepage, so check the calendar. About 1 minute by car from the Government Center.

  • Museum, farm and planetariumStamford Museum & Nature Center39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT 06903

    Open daily, 9 AM to 5 PM, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day, and New Year's Eve and Day. The site is wheelchair accessible, with accessible parking, entrances and restrooms throughout the property. It includes Heckscher Farm and the Astronomy Center & Planetarium at the north entrance, 151 Scofieldtown Road. Seniors 65 and older are a separate admission category. About 12 minutes by car from the Government Center.

  • Accessible trailWheels in the Woods Universally Accessible TrailAt the Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT 06903

    A universally accessible boardwalk and nature trail that opened in the fall of 2006. It crosses a brook twice on a boardwalk, with observation platforms and bird feeders. Confirm trail conditions before you go.

  • Public gardenBartlett Arboretum & Gardens151 Brookdale Road, Stamford, CT 06903

    A 93-acre nonprofit public garden open year-round, dawn to dusk, with free admission (select events require tickets). Accessible parking is in the main lot across from the Silver Education Center and next to the Sensory Garden. Restrooms in the Silver Educational Building are open to the public every day. About 14 minutes by car from the Government Center.

Support groups

  • Helpline, support groups and educationAlzheimer's Association, Connecticut ChapterFamily Support office listed by the city: 70 New Canaan Ave, Suite 3, Norwalk, CT 06850

    A 24/7 helpline, support groups held virtually or in person, and no-cost education programs with virtual options. We could not verify a support group with a Stamford venue, because the group finder is dynamic, so use the chapter's listings to find the nearest one.

  • Support groupsStamford Health support groupsStamford Health, Stamford, CT

    Stamford Health lists support groups for patients and community members on its classes and events registration site. We could not confirm a specific group or meeting place, so check the current list.

Details were checked against each organization’s own website in October 2026. Drive times are routing estimates calculated in October 2026, and traffic changes them. Programs and hours change, so confirm with the organization before you go. Listing a place here is not a partnership or a referral arrangement.

Through the year

Events through the year

Dates are as each source states them. Check the calendars below before you plan, because schedules change.

  • Sunday, November 22, 2026, 12 PM to 2 PM (the Giant Balloon Inflation Party is Saturday, November 21, 3 PM to 6 PM)Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular

    The kick-off to the holiday season downtown, with giant helium balloons and marching bands. A crowd is easier with a caregiver beside your parent, a plan for where to sit and a ride arranged for the way home.

  • December 6, 2026 (annual holiday event)Heights & Lights

    Santa and friends rappel from Landmark Square, followed by fireworks and the lighting of Stamford's Holiday Tree at Latham Park, downtown. It happens in the cold and at night, so plan warm layers and the ride home.

  • October 25, 2026, as listed on the Festivals & Special Events pagePlanets & Pumpkins Fall Fest Sunday

    A fall festival Sunday at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road, which is wheelchair accessible throughout.

  • Monthly, third Thursday (November 2026 session: November 19, 2026)Third Thursday Walks and Talks at the Bartlett

    Master Gardener-led walks about the trees, plants and animals at the Arboretum, 151 Brookdale Road. Free admission, and accessible parking is next to the Sensory Garden.

  • Listed on the center's Special Events page; the date is not shown there and pre-registration is requestedStamford Senior Center Halloween Celebration and Chili Cookoff

    A special event for Senior Center members at 888 Washington Blvd, 2nd Floor. Ask the center for the date and register ahead.

  • Listed on the center's Special Events page; the date is not shown thereStamford Senior Center Senior Health Fair

    A health fair listed among the center's special events. Ask the center for the date.

  • Select seasonal Sundays, 10 AM to 2 PMFamily Fest Sundays

    Festival Sundays at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center for spring, harvest and maple sugaring. Check the museum's calendar for the next date.

  • Spring (exact dates on the park calendar)Mill River Park cherry blossom and kite festivals

    Annual spring festivals at Mill River Park, downtown. The park's accessible playground and permanent bathrooms are close by.

  • Mid-May through mid-SeptemberMill River Park Fit Club

    Free outdoor fitness classes on the Grand Steps at Mill River Park, open to anyone.

  • Winter (seasonal)Mill River Park winter ice skating and carriage rides

    Seasonal winter activities at Mill River Park. Watching from the edge counts as an outing too.

Dates change from year to year. Check the current calendar: Stamford Senior Center monthly calendar (PDF, November and December 2026), Stamford Senior Center special events, Ferguson Library events calendar, City of Stamford calendar, Stamford Downtown events, Mill River Park calendar of events, Stamford Museum & Nature Center festivals and special events, Bartlett Arboretum events.

Care in Stamford

Elderly care for every kind of need in Stamford

Most families start with one kind of help and add another as things change.

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What families tell us

“We’ve had an overall very positive experience with Endurance Home Care. From the very beginning, their timing was fast and incredibly professional. They responded quickly to our inquiry and made the entire onboarding process smooth and stress-free.”

“The nurse who came to assess my mom was especially wonderful. She was kind, compassionate, and took the time to truly understand my mom’s needs. Her evaluation felt thorough and thoughtful, and she made both my mom and our family feel comfortable and heard.”

“The options provided for home health aides were very appropriate for my mom’s situation. The team did a great job matching us with caregivers who fit our needs, and their flexibility with scheduling and adjustments has been commendable. It’s clear they genuinely care about the families they serve.”

“Overall, our experience has been very good, and we’re grateful for the professionalism, responsiveness, and compassionate care they’ve shown. I would absolutely recommend their services to anyone looking for reliable home health support.”

Alyssa Angelbeck, February 26, 2026, on our Stamford office’s Google listing

Other local help

Looking for other local help as well? SilverSource is a Stamford resource hub and human services provider for older adults.

Questions Stamford families ask

Do you provide home care in Stamford, CT?

Yes. Our Connecticut office is in Stamford, and we arrange care at home across the city by the hour, overnight, live-in or around the clock. A registered nurse visits first and writes the care plan with your family, and a Care Manager keeps you updated as things change.

Where is Endurance Home Care's Stamford office?

60 Long Ridge Rd, Suite #214, Stamford, CT 06902. It's our Connecticut office, where our care team arranges care for Stamford families and the towns around it. You can reach us at (203) 936-6847.

Are you registered in Connecticut?

We are registered with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection as a Homemaker-Companion Agency, number HCA.0002450. A license is required to operate and is not an endorsement of services by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection. Endurance Home Care provides daily-living care at home. Skilled nursing, home health aides and physical therapy in Connecticut are provided by Endurance Home Health.

Can you arrange live-in or 24-hour care in Stamford?

Yes. Tell us what a typical day and night look like, and we'll help you choose between live-in care, where a caregiver lives in and has a proper night's rest, and 24-hour care, where caregivers work awake shifts. If only the nights are hard, an awake overnight caregiver may be all you need.

Can you help when my father comes home from the hospital?

Yes. Endurance Homebound is our plan for the first 72 hours after a hospital stay. Tell us when he's due home and what the hospital has said, and we'll plan help around it: settling in, meals, rest and getting to follow-up appointments.

What if my mother also needs nursing?

In Connecticut, our separate company, Endurance Home Health, provides skilled nursing, home health aides and physical therapy. It can work alongside her caregiver, so the help at home fits together.

How do families pay for home care?

Endurance is private pay, and the cost depends on the schedule and the help needed, so we talk it through with you rather than quote a rate card. If there's a long-term care insurance policy, we'll help with the paperwork. Medicare does not pay for ongoing daily help at home.

How soon can care begin?

Stamford is where we can move fastest, because it is where the office is and where the largest share of our Connecticut caregivers live. That still varies by schedule: weekday daytime hours staff sooner than awake overnight cover. Tell us the hours and we will give you a real answer instead of a marketing one.

Who answers the phone, and who manages my parent's care?

The same team works from our Stamford office. Your Care Coordinator looks after the schedule and chooses the caregiver with you. Your Care Manager looks after the plan, keeps you updated and is the person to call when something changes. A registered nurse visits first and writes the care plan with your family.

What does Stamford Hospital's Care Management do, and where do you fit?

Stamford Hospital's care managers and social workers help plan the discharge, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, with an on-call social worker in the evenings and on weekends. They can also give information on non-covered services such as private duty aides. Once you know the discharge date, we plan the first 72 hours at home with you.

How do I choose a home care agency in Stamford?

Confirm the agency is registered with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, which you can check at CT eLicense, and that it states its registration number. Ask whether caregivers are its employees, how background checks are done, what the written service plan says and who you call when something changes. Our registration is HCA.0002450.

Are you a private home care agency?

Yes. Endurance Home Care is a private pay agency and does not accept insurance directly. Medicare does not pay for ongoing daily help at home, so families pay privately, and if there is a long-term care insurance policy we help with the paperwork. We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the schedule and the help.

How do rides work in Stamford, and where does a caregiver fit?

Share the Fare is a subsidized taxi program for residents 62 and older. StamFORWARD runs on demand from 6 AM to 8 PM every day. SilverSource's free Ride to Wellness needs 72 hours' notice and a friend or caregiver to accompany the rider, and one of our caregivers can be that companion. The Senior Center is open to anyone 60 and older, and a caregiver may stay with a member.

Is home care or assisted living right for my parent in Stamford?

It depends on the day, not the building. Home care keeps your parent in their own house with help at the hours you choose. Assisted living is a residence where staff provide meals, activities and personal care. Some families combine them, with companion visits inside a community. Our senior living page compares Stamford's options, and neither route fits everyone.

Can you arrange care for a parent in Stamford if I live out of town?

Yes. A registered nurse visits your parent at home and writes the plan with you by phone, and your Care Manager keeps you updated as it changes. Our office is in Stamford, so someone can be at the house in person when something changes. Stamford Hospital's Care Management is a good first call from a distance.

More answers in our FAQ. How families pay for care. How to choose a home care agency. Home care agencies in Connecticut. What private home care means.

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