It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting Underground Railroad Monument in New Milford, CT gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in New Milford, CT is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“The hospice caretakers were so wonderful and loving with my Dad. They really helped us. We are very thankful for them. Only thing I would suggest is to make sure the family knows how to roll and change patient before they are left alone to take care of their family member. Thank you again”
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“Always Best Care of Greater Bristol is an absolute gem for in-home senior support. From our very first call, their team exhibited remarkable professionalism and genuine empathy. The caregivers they provided were not just skilled, but incredibly compassionate and thoughtful, treating our loved one with the dignity and respect they deserve. Their reliability and proactive communication truly set them apart, offering immense peace of mind. For anyone in Bristol seeking truly personalized and dedicated care for their seniors, Always Best Care is an unquestionable recommendation. They become an extension of your family, ensuring comfort and well-being.”
“We have been very pleased with Always Best Care Agency for the past year. Sue has helped us with finding the perfect match for our mother’s needs. The caregivers that they screen are kind and capable, very professional, my mother glows with contentment when they arrive which puts us at ease as a family.”
“This is a 5 star home care company. Our aide Seth is very professional and caring. She does a great job making my life much easier. I would recommend Always Best Care Bristol to anyone.”
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“We appreciate all that you did and would have loved to have Seth with us longer than we did. This was very sudden and in Gods hands I guess. Her last meal was the pasta you made. We tried it too. It was excellent. So you provided her favorite meal. Thank you for that. We would recommend you to anyone who is in need of such services. Be well”
“Bessie has been an exceptional Health Care Provider. She takes such pride in her work and truly cares about the people she is in contact with. She is dedicated, diligent, and is devoted to her job assignment. She not only takes care of my Mom, but she goes above and beyond her call of duty. Bessie has a unique ability to connect with every person she meets. No day goes by that my Mom is not pampered. Bessie make sure she's always comfortable. She makes exceptional meals for her 3 times a day, cleans her clothes, gives her showers, washes her hair and makes her look amazing every single day. Bessie is so beneficial to our family we can't imagine our family without her. I myself and my family members could never do what she does for our Mom. She has been with my mom and our family for almost 1 year and we don't know what we would do without her, she truly is a gift from God. She not only takes care of my Mom daily, nightly and weekly, she also takes care of her personal life and whatever life throws at her. She is a devoted caretaker and should be recognized with the utmost respect. Her dedication to improving the health and well-being of my Mom is commendable. You can't find anyone as special as she. Her life commitment has touched our lives through her delivery of exceptional care in a compassionate, respectful, and safe manner on a daily basis. She has become a member of our family and she has shown us the meaning of adaptability. Her strong faith in God, Forgiveness, and Believing in each other makes her the great person that she is. On behalf of our family, we would like to thank you for the extraordinary care and services your company has provided to us. Thank you for all you do”
“I am a current client of this provider We used Always Best Care for my mother. They provided basically anything we needed a few hours a week, they were very thorough in asking about my mother's condition, and what were the needs that were required. It's more like bathing, medication, and companionship. We used them for about a week.”
“Thank you so much for all the incredible attention you gave our family and dad during his illness. We are so grateful that your service was available and that you were all true to your words - you were there to help EVERY step of the way - Our words don't seem enough to express our gratitude. We will miss you all but never forget and we tell everyone we know about your agency and staff.”
“Thank you so much for all the incredible attention you gave our family and dad during his illness. We are so grateful that your service was available and that you were all true to your words - you were there to help EVERY step of the way - Our words don't seem enough to express our gratitude. We will miss you all but never forget and we tell everyone we know about your agency and staff”
“To honor Bob's memory, enjoy a round of golf, share your music with others, make your town a better place, have coffee with a friend, help someone in need, and fill every day with two days' worth of life! The family would like to thank caregivers Pauline and Yvette of Always Best Care of Bristol and Hartford Healthcare at Home for their extraordinary care.”
“Thank you again to you, Susan and the rest of the care-givers and staff of Always Best Care for the outstanding service you have provided for our parents. ABC provided professional, first-class support that allowed our parents to remain in their home while relieving of us of concern for their care and is something we will never forget. You can be sure we will happily refer any family member or friend that is seeking care at home to Always Best Care.”
“Thank you again to you, Susan and the rest of the care-givers and staff of Always Best Care for the outstanding service you have provided for our parents. ABC provided professional, first-class support that allowed our parents to remain in their home while relieving of us of concern for their care and is something we will never forget. You can be sure we will happily refer any family member or friend that is seeking care at home to Always Best Care.”
“Thank you for the excellent care given to my mom. It was a huge weight lifted off my shoulders knowing that Cynthia was there to care for her. Mom was very fond of Cynthia as well as the rest of the family.”
“The Renchy family of Guilford would like to thank the staff and caretakers at CT Hospice of Branford and the CT Hospice Homecare as well as the staff and caretakers from Always Best Care. A special thank you to Sue Dow who helped the family navigate the homecare process over the past several years.”
“Rick/Heather, Thank you for providing excellent customer service !! I have received several emails and phone calls from caregivers who have provided positive feedback about the aids that you deploy to their loved ones (my consumers). This can only be a reflection of your hiring practices and the training that you provide, we appreciate the excellent quality of service.”
“I am a past client of this provider Dave and staff, thank you or consistently caring and comforting my Mom. Your quality of care will be recommended to others. You went above and beyond what was expected.”
“Dear Rick, Over the past three plus years, my father Joseph Ceuch has lived at home assisted by the caregivers from your company Always Best Care of Greater Bristol. This letter is a personal thank you from my father and the entire Ceuch family on how your caregivers treated and attended to my father during this time. The caregivers became part of our extended family who shared in countless family events resulting in beautiful lasting memories. Caregivers Frances Boateng, Jeremy Turner, and Yanice Hernandez were awesome in their care of my father. I want to especially acknowledge Francis as a person who went above and beyond his responsibility and became part of the Ceuch inner circle. It was not uncommon for Francis on his off days to stop by during a family picnic to say hello...he is truly loved by my father. Again, I want to thank you for the loving care your caregivers provided my father. I would highly recommend your company to anyone interested in having a caregiver attend to a loved one. Thanks again”
“Heather, I just wanted to thank Always Best Care in helping to provide care for my step father, Daryl. It's unbelievable how the progression of his illness happened so quickly, however, Always Best Care was always ready to provide the level of care he needed as it increased. Most importantly, I'd like to thank his aide, Sue Malasics. She was wonderful to Daryl and took great care of his needs. I knew I did not have to worry with Sue there with him. She was always cooking wonderful homemade meals and desserts and I was happy to see how happy she made Daryl. I think she is a wonderful asset to Always Best Care. Should I know of anyone needing help in the future, I would recommend Always Best Care and Sue Malasics.”
“I had a very good experience ! I really appreciate the service that your company, Always Best Care, offered our family and especially the caring, loving attitude that Amber and Natalie displayed to Carol at all times. They were outstanding and you should be proud to place them in any situation with the full expectation they will represent your firm in a most professional manner. Thanks again for all your help.”
“I had a very good experience ! I really appreciate the service that your company, Always Best Care, offered our family and especially the caring, loving attitude that Amber and Natalie displayed to Carol at all times. They were outstanding and you should be proud to place them in any situation with the full expectation they will represent your firm in a most professional manner. Thanks again for all your help.”
“My mother was bedbound for months and had serious health related issues including kidney failure. My mother was also very demanding about her care and who she would allow into her home. After several attempts with various in-home care agencies my mother really responded well to Always Best Care Senior Services of Greater Bristol and we cant thank them enough for the high level of compassionate care they were able to provide during my moms final months.”
“I am a past client of this provider My journey with Always Best Care began with a visit from the owner and office manager. Soon after, I was introduced to the caregiver who would provide care for me. All 3 persons seemed very knowledgeable, experienced anf caring. I was certainly provided with quality service and much respect and compassion.”
“I am a retired registered nurse, and for several years, I have been the primary caregiver for my husbamd/ My husband suffers from dementia and is aphasic. On a Saturday morning in October of 2015, a sudden change in my health required an emergent hospitilization, which late resulted in an extensive rehabilitation stay. Upon my hospitalization, my son reached out to Always Best Care Senior Services of greater Bristol. The Always Best Care team assessed my husband, his needs, and had his care staffed within hours of my son's call. The care provided to my husband has been exceptional. The caregivers as well as the office staff have been attentive to our needs and have met all of our expectations. I would highly recommend Always Best Care to you and anyone who is in need of care for their loved one.”
“Our sister, Barbara has early-onset dementia , and was in sudden need of a personal care assistant until placement in a quality skilled nursing facility became available. We reached out to home health care agencies in her local area but, by this point, had already worked with several agencies for med reminders for Barbara (and 24/7 care for our Mom in another area of CT) and were a bit skeptical that that we’d find one that could provide consistent quality of care.When I spoke with Rick Downey of Always Best Care Senior Services in Bristol, he conveyed both confidence in his knowledge of health care and empathy in understanding the frustrations that families experience when seeking quality care for their loved ones. We were next contacted by their care coordinator,Heather Kozikowski, who came to our sister’s home to conduct an assessment and further explain the services offered by Always Best Care.A further testament to the exceptional quality of Always Best Care is the service and care we’ve received after Barbara is no longer a client; our thanks to Always Best Care for the excellent care of our sister, and the peace-of-mind it afforded our family knowing that she was in such kind and competent hands!”
“I am a retired registered nurse, and for several years, I have been the primary caregiver for my husbamd/ My husband suffers from dementia and is aphasic. On a Saturday morning in October of 2015, a sudden change in my health required an emergent hospitilization, which late resulted in an extensive rehabilitation stay. Upon my hospitalization, my son reached out to Always Best Care Senior Services of greater Bristol. The Always Best Care team assessed my husband, his needs, and had his care staffed within hours of my son's call. The care provided to my husband has been exceptional. The caregivers as well as the office staff have been attentive to our needs and have met all of our expectations. I would highly recommend Always Best Care to you and anyone who is in need of care for their loved one.”
“I am a past client of this provider My journey with Always Best Care began with a visit from the owner and office manager. Soon after, I was introduced to the caregiver who would provide care for me. All 3 persons seemed very knowledgeable, experienced anf caring. I was certainly provided with quality service and much respect and compassion.”
“I am a past client of this provider Dave and staff, thank you or consistently caring and comforting my Mom. Your quality of care will be recommended to others. You went above and beyond what was expected.”
“I am a current client of this provider I have a very good providers from this Company”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Lynn Deming Park in New Milford, CT with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Lucia Ristorante or visit New Milford Historical Society & Museum, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in New Milford, CT, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in New Milford, CT understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in New Milford, CT 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
NEW MILFORD, CT — New Milford's unemployment rate rose to 4.5 percent in September, up from 3.9 percent in August, according to data released Monday by the Connecticut Department of Labor.The town's rate remained below Connecticut's, which held at 5.1 percent for a second straight month. The state's rate has now topped the national rate of 4.2 percent for nine consecutive months.Of New Milford's estimated labor force of 15,294 residents in September, 14,604 were employed and 690 were unemployed, the data show. That is 94 ...
NEW MILFORD, CT — New Milford's unemployment rate rose to 4.5 percent in September, up from 3.9 percent in August, according to data released Monday by the Connecticut Department of Labor.
The town's rate remained below Connecticut's, which held at 5.1 percent for a second straight month. The state's rate has now topped the national rate of 4.2 percent for nine consecutive months.
Of New Milford's estimated labor force of 15,294 residents in September, 14,604 were employed and 690 were unemployed, the data show. That is 94 more unemployed residents than in August. The August estimates, published last month by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, counted 596 unemployed out of a labor force of 15,162.
The town figures come from the Local Area Unemployment Statistics program and are not seasonally adjusted. On that same unadjusted basis, the statewide rate in September was 5.1 percent, with 96,521 of Connecticut's 1,907,124 labor force participants out of work.
Of the state's 169 towns, 89 had a lower rate than New Milford's 4.5 percent and 66 had a higher one.
Among its neighbors, New Milford's rate was higher than in Bridgewater (4.3 percent), Sherman (4 percent), Washington (3.5 percent), Kent (3.1 percent) and Roxbury (3.1 percent) but lower than in Newtown (4.6 percent), Brookfield (4.7 percent) and New Fairfield (5.1 percent).
Statewide, town rates ranged from 2.8 percent in Warren to 8.5 percent in Waterbury.
New Milford's rate was 4.1 percent in September 2025, so the town's jobless rate is up four-tenths of a percentage point over the year. Last year, the rate also rose from August to September, from 4 percent to 4.1 percent.
New Milford is part of the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury labor market area, which added 1,200 jobs in September, a 0.3 percent increase, to 415,800. The area is up 5,200 jobs, or 1.3 percent, from a year earlier.
Connecticut's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in September, the same as in August, the department said. A year earlier the rate was 4.2 percent.
The state's employers added 1,400 jobs in September, a 0.1 percent increase, bringing nonfarm employment to 1,731,600. The department said that's a new all-time high. Over the year, the state has gained 15,200 jobs, or 0.9 percent.
Last month's report had put August's job loss at 300. With Monday's revision, the department now says the state lost 600 jobs that month.
Six of the state's 10 major industry sectors added jobs in September. Education and health services led with 2,200, followed by manufacturing with 900 and trade, transportation and utilities with 800.
Professional and business services lost the most, 2,700 jobs. Other services lost 600 and information lost 400. Construction and mining was unchanged.
"Payroll jobs hit a new all-time high in September. Manufacturing has added more jobs than any other industry so far this year and construction remains at its highest level since May 2008," Patrick Flaherty, director of the Office of Research at the Connecticut Department of Labor, said in a statement. "The unemployment rate has been stable since late spring and unemployment insurance claims are below last year's level."
First-time unemployment claims averaged 1,842 a week in September, down 64.9 percent from September 2025, the department said.
Private sector average hourly earnings rose 2.1 percent over the year to $40.06. That trailed inflation: the national consumer price index was up 3.7 percent over the same period.
The labor department's monthly comparison of state and national unemployment rates shows Connecticut's seasonally adjusted rate at 5.1 percent in both August and September.
The state's rate climbed through the first half of the year, from 4.5 percent in January to a peak of 5.2 percent in June and July. It then eased to 5.1 percent in August and held there in September.
The national rate moved the other way last month. The U.S. rate rose to 4.2 percent in September from 4.1 percent in August, its first increase since February, according to federal figures in the state's comparison.
As a result, the gap between Connecticut and the nation narrowed to nine-tenths of a percentage point in September, down from a full point in August. The gap was widest in July, at 1.1 points.
Connecticut's rate has been higher than the national rate in every month of 2026, starting in January at 4.5 percent compared with 4.3 percent. A year ago, the state's rate was lower than the nation's: 4.1 percent compared with 4.3 percent in August 2025, and 4.2 percent compared with 4.4 percent in September 2025.
The comparison has no figures for October 2025. They weren't produced because of the 2025 federal government shutdown.
| Month (2026) | Connecticut | U.S. | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5 percent | 4.3 percent | 0.2 points |
| February | 4.7 percent | 4.4 percent | 0.3 points |
| March | 4.8 percent | 4.3 percent | 0.5 points |
| April | 5.0 percent | 4.3 percent | 0.7 points |
| May | 5.1 percent | 4.3 percent | 0.8 points |
| June | 5.2 percent | 4.2 percent | 1.0 points |
| July | 5.2 percent | 4.1 percent | 1.1 points |
| August | 5.1 percent | 4.1 percent | 1.0 points |
| September | 5.1 percent | 4.2 percent | 0.9 points |
State and national rates are seasonally adjusted; town rates are not, so direct comparisons should be made with caution. All figures are preliminary and subject to revision. The department will release its preliminary October report on Thursday, Nov. 19.
NEW MILFORD – It’s not often that a town’s plans to build a modern bridge that promises safer driving and improved river flow at a flood-prone bottleneck is roadblocked by a decade of public opposition.But for a rural corner of northeast New Milford just south of Kent and just west of Washington, a 96-year-old single-lane bridge that looks its age is at the center of just such a fight between neighbors who say the bridge helps preserve their scenic peace and town leaders who says the thing is obsolete.“(...
NEW MILFORD – It’s not often that a town’s plans to build a modern bridge that promises safer driving and improved river flow at a flood-prone bottleneck is roadblocked by a decade of public opposition.
But for a rural corner of northeast New Milford just south of Kent and just west of Washington, a 96-year-old single-lane bridge that looks its age is at the center of just such a fight between neighbors who say the bridge helps preserve their scenic peace and town leaders who says the thing is obsolete.
“(T)he existing structurally deficient Cherniske Road Bridge … originally constructed in 1930, has reached the end of its useful service life and no longer meets current structural, hydraulic, or roadway standards,” says the town application for a wetlands permit – the final stage of a 10-year battle to replace the relic with a modern two-lane bridge that meets state and federal requirements.
Locals such as neighborhood leader Robert Gambino and 37 letter signers see the situation differently because Cherniske Road is a scenic road – defined in town code as one of those “cherished and irreplaceable resources essential to the preservation of New Milford’s rural heritage.”
If drivers have to slow down at an old-fashioned crossing because only one car may pass at a time, so be it, the neighbors say.
In that sense, New Milforders are in solidarity with residents in other towns who consider one-lane bridges something to cherish, not perish.
In Norwalk’s Silvermine neighborhood, for example, locals frame the old-fashioned inefficiency of the 127-year-old Perry Avenue Bridge as a positive.
“There is an alternating one-lane, two-way, 1899 bridge to teach you courtesy in case you need reminding,” says a website called Discover Norwalk.
The short version of how New Milford got past the public opposition is that momentum picked up for modernizing the bridge to two lanes after the bridge’s deterioration forced the town to close it in 2021. The town installed a temporary one-way bridge in 2022. Later that year the Town Council voted 6-to-3 to install a modern, two-way bridge.
Council members in the minority that night wondered why New Milford couldn’t replace the bridge with a modern, one-lane version to ease the concerns of residents such as Tim Latta.
Latta told the council he didn’t let his children play in his side yard because of how fast cars drive down the road.
“For me, it’s a safety issue,” he said. “We like that it’s a scenic road and that 18 wheelers aren’t coming through on a regular basis.”
In the end the town decided that speed enforcement, not an obsolete bridge, was the best way to slow drivers down in Latta’s part of town.
The town’s latest plan, which is expected to take six months to complete, calls for reconstructing the one-lane bridge that runs over the West Aspetuck River, west of Sawyer Hill Road.
“The project will also include reinforced concrete wing walls and end walls, bridge rails, roadway drainage improvements, reconstructed roadway approaches, riprap slope protection, and placement of natural streambed material beneath the structure,” says the town’s application to the wetlands commission, which plans a site walk before it votes.
The project faced a potential roadblock when the site was identified as a potential home for bog turtles, which are on Connecticut’s list of endangered species.
But it was a false alarm, an expert determined.
“No impacts to the bog turtle or its habitat will occur as a result of the proposed bridge replacement on Cherniske Road over the West Aspetuck River,” an environmentalist’s report reads.
Early voting opens at the John Pettibone Community Center, and the senior center hosts an opera afternoon and VFW luminary sales.NEW MILFORD, CT — Early voting opens Monday at the John Pettibone Community Center, and the Senior Center's week includes an afternoon of opera, an attorney roundtable and VFW luminary sales for Veterans Day.Here are five things to know about life around New Milford this week:1. Early Voting At The Pettibone Community CenterWhen: Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 1; Election ...
NEW MILFORD, CT — Early voting opens Monday at the John Pettibone Community Center, and the Senior Center's week includes an afternoon of opera, an attorney roundtable and VFW luminary sales for Veterans Day.
Here are five things to know about life around New Milford this week:
1. Early Voting At The Pettibone Community CenterWhen: Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 1; Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3Where: John Pettibone Community Center, 2 Pickett District RoadWhat to know: Early voting and same-day registration run 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, including weekends, at the John Pettibone Community Center, with hours extended to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 27 and Oct. 29, according to the registrars. On Election Day, same-day registration moves to the lower level of Town Hall, 10 Main St.More information here.
2. 'A Touch Of Opera' At The Senior CenterWhen: Thursday, Oct. 22, 1 p.m.Where: Grand Room, 40 Main St.What to know: Soprano Gina Consiglio performs "A Touch of Opera: An Afternoon of Song," a mix of sacred works, art songs, musical theater and traditional songs, in recognition of World Opera Day, according to the Senior Center calendar.More information here.
3. VFW Luminary Sales For Veterans DayWhen: Monday, Oct. 19, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Where: Lobby, 40 Main St.What to know: The VFW is selling luminaries for Veterans Day in the Senior Center lobby.More information here.
4. Ask The Attorney RoundtableWhen: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 9:30 a.m.Where: New Milford Senior Center, 40 Main St.What to know: The Senior Center hosts an Ask the Attorney roundtable Tuesday morning, followed by an October birthday celebration at noon.More information here.
5. Movers & Shakers Walk At Reservoir LoopWhen: Monday, Oct. 19, 9:30 a.m.Where: Meet at 150 Second Hill RoadWhat to know: The Senior Center's Movers & Shakers group walks the Reservoir Loop; drivers meet at 150 Second Hill Road, according to the center's calendar.More information here.
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The new facility will include emergency shelters, permanent supportive housing and a 24-hour service hub.MILFORD, CT — Beth-El Center held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for a new $16 million facility that will expand housing and support services for people experiencing homelessness and housing instability in the Greater Milford area, according to a statement.The new operations center, at 995 Bridgeport Ave., will provide emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing and other services for individuals, families and ...
MILFORD, CT — Beth-El Center held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for a new $16 million facility that will expand housing and support services for people experiencing homelessness and housing instability in the Greater Milford area, according to a statement.
The new operations center, at 995 Bridgeport Ave., will provide emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing and other services for individuals, families and veterans.
The facility will include 15 permanent supportive housing units, 10 emergency shelter units for families and 12 micro-shelter units for individuals and couples.
Other features will include a large kitchen and dining room, a 24-hour community service hub, spaces for workforce training and education, family lounges and a children's playground.
“Our mission has always been rooted in treating every individual with dignity and respect while helping people move toward greater independence,” Beth-El Center Executive Director Jennifer Paradis said in a statement. “This new Beth-El Center home represents an important opportunity to build on that mission, strengthen our services, and create a welcoming community resource where people can access the support, services and opportunities they need to move forward.”
Beth-El Center has served the community for more than 40 years, providing emergency shelter, meals, homelessness prevention services and other assistance.
State construction grants and other funding will cover most of the project's estimated $16 million cost.
However, the organization has launched a $2 million capital campaign to help pay for furnishings, equipment, technology, additional programs and other expenses.
Paul B. Bailey Architects designed the facility, and La Rosa Construction Group was selected as the builder.
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"Gilmore Girls" fans from around the world are in New Milford this weekend to have their own "Stars Hollow" experience.New Milford was one of the main inspirations for the setting of the 26-year-old show "Gilmore Girls," which takes place in the fictional town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut. Organization Decade Days held two "Gilmore Girls" festivals in New Milford last year, one in April and one in September.This year's event is being held in various locations around New Milford, including...
"Gilmore Girls" fans from around the world are in New Milford this weekend to have their own "Stars Hollow" experience.
New Milford was one of the main inspirations for the setting of the 26-year-old show "Gilmore Girls," which takes place in the fictional town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut. Organization Decade Days held two "Gilmore Girls" festivals in New Milford last year, one in April and one in September.
This year's event is being held in various locations around New Milford, including its town hall, town green, New Milford High School, St. John's Church and downtown area.
Fans lined up outside New Milford's town hall on Friday wearing pins and plaid, carrying tote bags with quotes from the show and reading books as they waited to meet one of the show's most beloved actors — Scott Patterson, who played Luke Danes in the series.
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Gunn was one of many actors from the show signing autographs inside St. John's Episcopal Church on Friday. Connecticut-based business Coastal Coffee was also inside the church, making drinks inspired by characters from the show.
"I am a huge 'Gilmore Girls' fan, so this is very much a fangirl moment for me," Milford resident and Coastal Coffee co-owner Allie Zampano said. "We were so excited to be a part of it and to serve coffee when coffee is so important for the whole scheme of the show."
Zampano and her sister, who co-owns Coastal Coffee with her, grew up in North Branford and said that watching "Gilmore Girls" was "really similar to the way (they) grew up here in Connecticut."
"It's very quaint, small town, everyone knows each other," Zampano said. "The streets are all close by, you run into somebody at the grocery store every single day."
Although many attendees at the festival were Connecticut natives, "Gilmore Girls" fans from as far as the United Kingdom and Canada were in New Milford on Friday for the event.
"I see why ("Gilmore Girls") was all based around this area," Chicago resident Tori Kelling said. "The town is just darling."
Kelling said that she became a fan of the show in recent years because of her best friend and "Gilmore Girls" superfan, Meagan Taylor.
"When (Taylor) finally got to move up to Maine, she was able to buy the Lorelai Jeep," Kelling said.
In the show, Lorelai Gilmore drives a Y2K Jeep Wrangler Sport in a limited-run color called desert sand pearl. Taylor now owns a nearly identical version of the Jeep, which she has decked out with "Gilmore Girls"-themed stickers.
"We actually drove the Jeep down from Maine all the way here, and it's just been such a beautiful experience," Kelling said. "My favorite thing about the show is friendship and just seeing a glimpse at the little bit of happy relief that my friend got to have growing up."
Montreal native Kelly Day said that she "felt connection" to the show because she had an absent mother.
"It was a comforting show for me to see what I thought was a healthy dynamic between a mother and a daughter," Day said.
Jasmine Williamson, a Cincinnati, Ohio native, said that she also liked the show as someone who had an absent mother.
"(Rory's) relationship with her mom was kind of like my fantasy relationship with my mom, so it's almost like a therapeutic show in a way," Williamson said. "But now I watch it for the nostalgia and the atmosphere of the town."
Williamson said that she enjoys the "fantasy of what it would be like to live in" a town like Stars Hollow. Several attendees said that they enjoyed the "quaint" and "small town" feel that New Milford offered.
"(Connecticut) reminds me of the show in many ways in that everybody is just so friendly," Yonkers, New York native Nancy Sheehan said. "The town is just lovely."
Nancy said that her daughter, who lives in Redding, brought her and her granddaughter, Francesea, to the festival.
"I'm not one for watching TV that much, but once I started watching the show I was addicted to it, which is not my nature," Sheehan said. I thought the show was about mean girls, I really didn't watch it. But once I started, I couldn't wait for the next episode."
"A Weekend in the Life" will continue through Sunday, Sept. 6.
Another "Gilmore Girls" fan festival will be held in Connecticut later this fall. "The Firelight Event," a three-day "Gilmore Girls" festival that's been held annually on the East Coast since 2016, will return to Guilford from Oct. 16-18.
Sep 4, 2026|Updated Sep 5, 2026 11:42 a.m.
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