Respite Care in Claremont, NH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Claremont, NH: the local picture

2,726

residents 65 or older (21% of Claremont)

69%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Sullivan County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Claremont ZIP codes

Most older adults in Claremont live with someone: 69% 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 905 Claremont residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (26% in Sullivan County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Claremont ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Claremont compared with Sullivan County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Claremont	Sullivan County	New Hampshire
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	23%	27%
Residents 65 or older	21%	24%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	8.0%	7.7%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	5.3%	4.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,098	$53,184	—

Older residents in towns around Claremont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Newport, NH	8.1 mi	1,191	23%
Springfield, VT	9.7 mi	807	56%
Lebanon, NH	18 mi	3,214	34%
White River Junction, VT	18 mi	420	26%
Bellows Falls, VT	19 mi	684	33%
Wilder, VT	20 mi	844	30%

Hospices serving Claremont

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lake Sunapee Home Care & Hospice	New London, NH	18 mi	(603) 526-4077
Vnh - Visiting Nurse & Hospice - Vermont & New Hampshire	White River Junction, VT	20 mi	(802) 478-7125
Vna At Hcs	Keene, NH	29 mi	(603) 352-2253
Bayada Hospice	Rutland, VT	36 mi	(802) 857-5030

Nursing homes near Claremont (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elm Wood Center At Claremont	Claremont, NH	0.4 mi	2 of 5	68	(603) 542-2606
Cedar Hill Health Care Center	Windsor, VT	4.6 mi	3 of 5	39	(802) 674-6609
Sullivan County Health Care	Unity, NH	5.4 mi	4 of 5	156	(603) 542-9511
Woodlawn Healthcare Center LLC	Newport, NH	7.8 mi	2 of 5	53	(603) 863-1020

Straight-line miles from the center of Claremont. 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 Claremont

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 51% of the $3,175 monthly median income of Claremont households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Claremont: common questions

Which hospices serve Claremont?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Claremont ZIP codes, including Lake Sunapee Home Care & Hospice, Vnh - Visiting Nurse & Hospice - Vermont & New Hampshire, Vna At Hcs.

How much does respite care cost in Claremont?

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 51% of the $3,175 monthly median income of Claremont households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Claremont. 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 New Hampshire.

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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 Claremont, NH