Respite Care in Ansonia, CT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ansonia, CT: the local picture

3,437

residents 65 or older (18% of Ansonia)

78%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ansonia ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ansonia live with someone: 78% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 904 Ansonia residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (31% in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Ansonia ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Ansonia compared with Naugatuck Valley Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Ansonia	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	29%	29%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.4%	9.8%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	6.8%	9.1%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,900	$60,762	—

Older residents in towns around Ansonia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Derby, CT	1.4 mi	2,632	18%
Shelton, CT	4.5 mi	8,962	28%
Orange, CT	4.7 mi	3,293	24%
East Village, CT	6.2 mi	425	20%
Oronoque, CT	6.2 mi	2,213	15%
West Haven, CT	7.3 mi	8,839	28%

Hospices serving Ansonia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus - Greater Connecticut	Milford, CT	7.6 mi	(203) 301-0489
Mozaic Hospice	Bridgeport, CT	13 mi	(203) 396-1136
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Middlebury, CT	13 mi	(203) 437-3111
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Conecticut	Middlebury, CT	13 mi	(203) 490-1000
Connecticut Hospice Inc, The	Branford, CT	14 mi	(203) 315-7586

Nursing homes near Ansonia (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc	Shelton, CT	2.5 mi	2 of 5	206	(203) 924-4671
Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes	Shelton, CT	3.1 mi	2 of 5	106	(203) 924-2635
Shady Knoll Center For Health & Rehabilitation	Seymour, CT	4.0 mi	2 of 5	128	(203) 881-2555
Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc	Shelton, CT	4.2 mi	2 of 5	124	(203) 929-1481

Straight-line miles from the center of Ansonia. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Ansonia

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,825 monthly median income of Ansonia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in Ansonia: common questions

Which hospices serve Ansonia?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Ansonia ZIP codes, including Compassus - Greater Connecticut, Mozaic Hospice, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic.

How much does respite care cost in Ansonia?

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,825 monthly median income of Ansonia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Ansonia. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Connecticut.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Respite Care in Ansonia, CT