Respite Care in Danielson, CT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Danielson, CT: the local picture

571

residents 65 or older (14% of Danielson)

35%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Danielson ZIP codes

Most older adults in Danielson live with someone: 35% 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 233 Danielson residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (35% in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Danielson ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Danielson compared with Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Danielson	Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	35%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	65%	27%	29%
Residents 65 or older	14%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	8.4%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	11%	4.8%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,179	$63,042	—

Older residents in towns around Danielson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Moosup, CT	6.2 mi	424	38%
Putnam, CT	7.7 mi	1,211	46%
Pascoag, RI	14 mi	924	36%
Jewett City, CT	15 mi	526	64%
Webster, MA	17 mi	1,920	50%
Greenville, RI	18 mi	2,751	56%

Hospices serving Danielson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Day Kimball Homecare	North Grosvenordale, CT	12 mi	(860) 928-0422
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	East Hartford, CT	38 mi	(860) 282-0527
Hartford Healthcare At Home	East Hartford, CT	38 mi	(860) 249-4862
Masonicare Home Health And Hospice Inc	Wallingford, CT	54 mi	(203) 679-5200
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Middlebury, CT	66 mi	(203) 437-3111

Nursing homes near Danielson (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Davis Place	Danielson, CT	0.5 mi	1 of 5	190	(860) 774-9540
Pierce Memorial Baptist Home, Inc.	Brooklyn, CT	3.7 mi	5 of 5	72	(860) 774-9050
Westview Health Care Center	Dayville, CT	5.2 mi	3 of 5	103	(860) 774-8574
Matulaitis Rehabilitation & Skilled Care	Putnam, CT	8.4 mi	5 of 5	119	(860) 928-7976

Straight-line miles from the center of Danielson. 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 Danielson

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 39% of the $4,182 monthly median income of Danielson 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 Danielson: common questions

Which hospices serve Danielson?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Danielson ZIP codes, including Day Kimball Homecare, Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company, Hartford Healthcare At Home.

How much does respite care cost in Danielson?

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 39% of the $4,182 monthly median income of Danielson 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 Danielson. 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 Danielson, CT