Respite Care in Hanover, NH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hanover, NH: the local picture

1,489

residents 65 or older (18% of Hanover)

61%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Grafton County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hanover ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hanover live with someone: 61% 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 415 Hanover residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (29% in Grafton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Hanover ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hanover compared with Grafton County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Hanover	Grafton County	New Hampshire
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	27%
Residents 65 or older	18%	23%	20%
Residents 85 or older	5.9%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	10%	7.7%
Households with no vehicle	14%	6.3%	4.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$96,728	$64,014	—

Older residents in towns around Hanover

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wilder, VT	3.3 mi	844	30%
White River Junction, VT	5.1 mi	420	26%
Lebanon, NH	5.3 mi	3,214	34%
Claremont, NH	23 mi	2,726	34%
Newport, NH	24 mi	1,191	23%
Plymouth, NH	29 mi	467	21%

Hospices serving Hanover

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vnh - Visiting Nurse & Hospice - Vermont & New Hampshire	White River Junction, VT	6.1 mi	(802) 478-7125
Lake Sunapee Home Care & Hospice	New London, NH	25 mi	(603) 526-4077
Bayada Hospice	Rutland, VT	36 mi	(802) 857-5030

Nursing homes near Hanover (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hanover Terrace Health And Rehabilitation	Hanover, NH	0.6 mi	4 of 5	100	(603) 643-2854
Lebanon Center, Genesis Healthcare	Lebanon, NH	4.0 mi	1 of 5	110	(603) 448-2234
Cedar Hill Health Care Center	Windsor, VT	20 mi	3 of 5	39	(802) 674-6609
Elm Wood Center At Claremont	Claremont, NH	22 mi	2 of 5	68	(603) 542-2606

Straight-line miles from the center of Hanover. 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 Hanover

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 20% of the $8,061 monthly median income of Hanover 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 Hanover: common questions

Which hospices serve Hanover?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Hanover ZIP codes, including Vnh - Visiting Nurse & Hospice - Vermont & New Hampshire, Lake Sunapee Home Care & Hospice, Bayada Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Hanover?

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 20% of the $8,061 monthly median income of Hanover 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 Hanover. 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 Hanover, NH