Respite Care in Broad Brook, CT
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Respite Care in Broad Brook, CT: the local picture
Most older adults in Broad Brook live with someone: 64% 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 221 Broad Brook residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (29% in Capitol Planning Region). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Broad Brook ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Broad Brook compared with Capitol Planning Region and Connecticut
| Census figure | Broad Brook | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 30% | 29% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 36% | 31% | 29% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 18% | 19% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 17% | 9.2% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.8% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $41,667 | $66,388 | — |
Older residents in towns around Broad Brook
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwood Acres, CT | 3.6 mi | 1,446 | 28% |
| Hazardville, CT | 5.5 mi | 1,219 | 38% |
| Rockville, CT | 5.6 mi | 1,019 | 52% |
| Windsor Locks, CT | 5.8 mi | 2,285 | 31% |
| Thompsonville, CT | 6.3 mi | 1,251 | 37% |
| Sherwood Manor, CT | 7.0 mi | 1,169 | 18% |
Hospices serving Broad Brook
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester Homecare, LLC | Vernon, CT | 5.8 mi | (860) 872-9163 |
| Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company | East Hartford, CT | 9.9 mi | (860) 282-0527 |
| Hartford Healthcare At Home | East Hartford, CT | 9.9 mi | (860) 249-4862 |
| Trinity Health Of New England At Home | Hartford, CT | 12 mi | (860) 763-7600 |
| Masonicare Home Health And Hospice Inc | Wallingford, CT | 34 mi | (203) 679-5200 |
Nursing homes near Broad Brook (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh River Healthcare | East Windsor, CT | 3.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 140 | (860) 623-9846 |
| Touchpoints At Chestnut | East Windsor, CT | 4.1 mi | 3 of 5 | 57 | (860) 292-5394 |
| Bickford Health Care Center | Windsor Locks, CT | 4.5 mi | 1 of 5 | 48 | (860) 623-4351 |
| St Joseph's Residence | Enfield, CT | 5.0 mi | 5 of 5 | 25 | (860) 741-0791 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Broad Brook. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Broad Brook
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 47% of the $3,472 monthly median income of Broad Brook 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Broad Brook: common questions
Which hospices serve Broad Brook?
Medicare lists 6 hospices for Broad Brook ZIP codes, including Greater Manchester Homecare, LLC, Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company, Hartford Healthcare At Home.
How much does respite care cost in Broad Brook?
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 47% of the $3,472 monthly median income of Broad Brook 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 Broad Brook. 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.
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