Serving Hartford and Litchfield Counties since 2017

Compassionate Home Care.
Trusted Local Support.

Since 2017, Morning Star Home Care has helped Connecticut families find dependable, personalized support for aging loved ones. Our carefully screened caregivers help clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent in the place they call home.

Nurse-Founded
Locally Owned
CT DCP Registered HCA.0001265
Bonded and insured
Nurse gently holding a senior's hand at home

Serving Bristol, CT since 2017

9+

Years serving CT

Welcome to Morning Star

Compassionate, Dignified In-Home Care Since 2017

Founded by Dee, who brings more than 18 years of nursing and healthcare experience, including geriatric care, Morning Star Home Care was created to provide Connecticut families with dependable, responsive and compassionate non-medical support at home.

Dee remains actively involved in upholding the agency’s standards, guiding the care-planning process and supporting the clients and families Morning Star is honored to serve.

How it works

Getting care started is simple.

Three steps. No pressure. No obligation.

  1. 1

    Call or schedule

    Speak with a local care advisor about your family’s needs, with no pressure or obligation.

  2. 2

    Free in-home consultation

    We meet with your family, learn your loved one’s routines and discuss an appropriate care plan.

  3. 3

    Care begins

    We carefully match your loved one with a trained caregiver and stay in communication as needs change.

Our services

Personalized Support That Changes With Your Family’s Needs

Choose the level of non-medical support that best meets your loved one’s current needs. As those needs change, we can review the care plan and adjust authorized services when appropriate— helping your family maintain continuity with a team you already know and trust.

Live-In Care — Morning Star caregiver with client

Live-In Care

Around-the-clock support so your loved one stays safe at home.

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Personal Care — Morning Star caregiver with client

Personal Care

Respectful, hands-on help with bathing, dressing, and hygiene.

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Respite Care — Morning Star caregiver with client

Respite Care

A dependable break for family caregivers when you need it.

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Post-Hospital Discharge Support — Morning Star caregiver with client

Post-Hospital Discharge Support

Non-medical help with routines, meals, and settling safely back home

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Hospice Support — Morning Star caregiver with client

Hospice Support

Compassionate non-medical companionship for clients and families.

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Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support — Morning Star caregiver with client

Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support

Patient, familiar-routine support focused on comfort and safety.

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Why Families Choose Morning Star

Local, Dependable Care Centered Around Your Family

Families throughout Hartford and Litchfield Counties trust Morning Star Home Care to provide compassionate, personalized non-medical support for the people they love.

Experienced Leadership

Founded by Dee, who brings more than 18 years of nursing and healthcare experience, including geriatric care. She remains actively involved in maintaining the agency’s standards and supporting clients, families and caregivers.

Personalized Care Plans

Every care plan is thoughtfully developed around the client’s individual needs, routines and preferences. Plans are reviewed and adjusted as needs change.

Registered, Bonded and Insured

Morning Star Home Care is registered with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection as a Homemaker-Companion Agency, bonded and insured. Caregivers complete required screening and background checks.

Connecticut Registration No. HCA.0001265

Locally Based and Personally Available

Based in Bristol and serving communities throughout Hartford and Litchfield Counties, Morning Star provides access to a responsive local team—not an out-of-state call center.

Dee — founder of Morning Star Home Care

Dee · Founder

Dee · Founder

Meet Dee—Leading With Compassion Since Day One

With more than 18 years of nursing and healthcare experience, including geriatric care, Dee saw how difficult it could be for families to find dependable support that treated older adults with dignity and respect. She founded Morning Star Home Care to provide the personalized, compassionate non-medical care she would want for her own family.

Read her story

What Our Community Says

Experiences Shared by Clients, Families and Caregivers

Read feedback from the clients, family members and caregivers who have experienced the compassion, responsiveness and support of Morning Star Home Care.

This is one of the best home health care places in the area. The owner Dee is a wonderful woman. She is very caring, compassionate and ensures everyone working for the company has the same qualities. I've been blessed to be a part of her team and highly recommend anyone looking for the best quality care for their loved ones to try Morning Star.
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Nicole Michaud
The very best of all home care agencies. They are number one when it comes to caring for their clients💯. Morning star home care, the very best. Wish I could give 10 stars. I love working for them because they’re the best in the whole of CT.
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Morning star has been a AMAZING company to work for. The leadership the guidance has been a such a help. Dee has been amazing leader any questions or concerns I’ve had she has she has made sure all my needs were answered right away. I am grateful for the opportunity to work for Morning star and for Dee
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We accept

Private Pay

Long-Term Care Insurance

Medicaid

Where We Serve

Proudly Serving Families Throughout Hartford and Litchfield Counties

Morning Star Home Care provides dependable, compassionate non-medical home care to older adults and families in Bristol and surrounding communities throughout Hartford and Litchfield Counties.

  • Bristol
  • Farmington
  • Southington
  • Plainville
  • Plymouth
  • Terryville
  • Thomaston
  • Wolcott
  • Newington
  • Berlin
  • West Hartford
  • Avon
  • Simsbury
  • Watertown
  • Waterbury
  • …and surrounding areas

FAQs

Answers to the questions families ask most.

How quickly can care start?

In most cases, we can complete a free assessment within 24–48 hours and begin care shortly after.

Do you accept Medicaid or long-term care insurance?

Yes. We provide both hourly shifts and live-in coverage, including overnight care.

What's the difference between companion care and personal care?

Yes — we accept private pay, most long-term care insurance policies, and Medicaid where applicable.