Respite Care in Groton, CT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Groton, CT: the local picture

1,537

residents 65 or older (16% of Groton)

65%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Groton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Groton live with someone: 65% 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 541 Groton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (32% in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Groton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Groton compared with Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Groton	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	32%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	28%	29%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.3%	7.7%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.4%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,286	$69,955	—

Older residents in towns around Groton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
New London, CT	1.6 mi	4,148	40%
Waterford, CT	3.6 mi	765	29%
Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, CT	4.4 mi	621	56%
Old Mystic, CT	5.8 mi	691	33%
Mystic, CT	6.1 mi	1,727	27%
Niantic, CT	6.9 mi	1,106	28%

Hospices serving Groton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Home Care Plus, Inc	Guilford, CT	33 mi	(203) 458-4200
Masonicare Home Health And Hospice Inc	Wallingford, CT	40 mi	(203) 679-5200
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	East Hartford, CT	42 mi	(860) 282-0527
Hartford Healthcare At Home	East Hartford, CT	42 mi	(860) 249-4862
Athena Home Health & Hospice	Farmington, CT	49 mi	(203) 234-9355

Nursing homes near Groton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Complete Care At Groton Regency	Groton, CT	2.0 mi	5 of 5	162	(860) 446-9960
Harbor Village North Health And Rehabilitation Cen	New London, CT	2.8 mi	1 of 5	128	(860) 447-1416
Beechwood Health & Rehabilitation Center	New London, CT	3.2 mi	4 of 5	60	(860) 442-4363
Fairview	Groton, CT	3.3 mi	4 of 5	120	(860) 445-7478

Straight-line miles from the center of Groton. 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 Groton

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 30% of the $5,357 monthly median income of Groton 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 Groton: common questions

Which hospices serve Groton?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Groton ZIP codes, including Home Care Plus, Inc, Masonicare Home Health And Hospice Inc, Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company.

How much does respite care cost in Groton?

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 30% of the $5,357 monthly median income of Groton 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 Groton. 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 Groton, CT