Respite Care in Concord, NH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Concord, NH: the local picture

8,296

residents 65 or older (19% of Concord)

66%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Merrimack County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Concord ZIP codes

Most older adults in Concord live with someone: 66% 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 2,315 Concord residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (28% in Merrimack County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Concord ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Concord compared with Merrimack County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Concord	Merrimack County	New Hampshire
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	25%	27%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.4%	6.9%	7.7%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	4.2%	4.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,067	$66,830	—

Older residents in towns around Concord

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Suncook, NH	8.7 mi	896	29%
Hooksett, NH	11 mi	1,217	32%
Henniker, NH	13 mi	556	41%
Goffstown, NH	15 mi	516	24%
Tilton Northfield, NH	15 mi	829	53%
South Hooksett, NH	16 mi	796	29%

Hospices serving Concord

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bayada Hospice	Concord, NH	1.9 mi	(603) 724-6689
Granite Vna, Inc.	Concord, NH	1.9 mi	(603) 224-4093
Franklin Vna & Hospice	Franklin, NH	15 mi	(603) 934-3454
Vna Home Health And Hospice Services, Inc	Manchester, NH	20 mi	(603) 622-3781
Lilycare Of New Hampshire LLC	Bedford, NH	20 mi	(202) 706-4460

Nursing homes near Concord (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Presidential Oaks	Concord, NH	2.4 mi	3 of 5	85	(603) 225-6644
Pleasant View Center	Concord, NH	2.5 mi	1 of 5	176	(603) 224-6561
Havenwood-Heritage Heights	Concord, NH	2.7 mi	2 of 5	70	(603) 224-5363
Harris Hill Center, Genesis Healthcare	Concord, NH	3.2 mi	2 of 5	85	(603) 224-1319

Straight-line miles from the center of Concord. 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 Concord

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 29% of the $5,589 monthly median income of Concord 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 Concord: common questions

Which hospices serve Concord?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Concord ZIP codes, including Bayada Hospice, Granite Vna, Inc., Franklin Vna & Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Concord?

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 29% of the $5,589 monthly median income of Concord 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 Concord. 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.

More near Concord

More senior care near Concord

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Concord

More for Concord families

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 Concord, NH