Respite Care in Fair Haven, VT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Fair Haven, VT: the local picture

474

residents 65 or older (19% of Fair Haven)

72%

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

41%

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

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fair Haven ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fair Haven live with someone: 72% 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 192 Fair Haven residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (28% in Rutland County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Fair Haven ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Fair Haven compared with Rutland County and Vermont

Census figure	Fair Haven	Rutland County	Vermont
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	25%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.3%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	11%	8.7%
Households with no vehicle	1.3%	6.4%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,568	$50,429	—

Older residents in towns around Fair Haven

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Whitehall, NY	8.9 mi	480	34%
Rutland, VT	15 mi	4,112	25%
Ticonderoga, NY	19 mi	752	45%
Hudson Falls, NY	25 mi	1,749	27%
Warrensburg, NY	26 mi	632	45%
Glens Falls, NY	27 mi	2,344	35%

Hospices serving Fair Haven

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vna & Hospice Of Southwest Region, Inc.	Rutland, VT	15 mi	(802) 775-0568
Bayada Hospice	Rutland, VT	15 mi	(802) 857-5030

Nursing homes near Fair Haven (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Slate Valley Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	Granville, NY	11 mi	5 of 5	88	(518) 642-2346
Granville Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	Granville, NY	13 mi	1 of 5	120	(518) 642-2710
Rutland Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	Rutland, VT	15 mi	5 of 5	103	(802) 775-2941
Mountain View Center Genesis Healthcare	Rutland, VT	15 mi	3 of 5	158	(802) 775-0007

Straight-line miles from the center of Fair Haven. 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 Fair Haven

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $3,797 monthly median income of Fair Haven households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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 Fair Haven: common questions

Which hospices serve Fair Haven?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Fair Haven ZIP codes, including Vna & Hospice Of Southwest Region, Inc., Bayada Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Fair Haven?

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $3,797 monthly median income of Fair Haven households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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 Fair Haven. 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 Vermont.

More near Fair Haven

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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 Fair Haven, VT