Respite Care in Hartford, CT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hartford, CT: the local picture

14,773

residents 65 or older (12% of Hartford)

52%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Capitol Planning Region)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hartford ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hartford live with someone: 52% 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 4,952 Hartford residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (29% in Capitol Planning Region). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Hartford ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hartford compared with Capitol Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Hartford	Capitol Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	31%	29%
Residents 65 or older	12%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.4%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	9.2%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	31%	9.8%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,761	$66,388	—

Older residents in towns around Hartford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West Hartford, CT	3.8 mi	12,531	26%
East Hartford, CT	3.8 mi	7,557	37%
Wethersfield, CT	4.4 mi	5,551	26%
Newington, CT	6.0 mi	6,555	30%
Glastonbury Center, CT	6.2 mi	2,284	22%
New Britain, CT	8.2 mi	10,804	34%

Hospices serving Hartford

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Trinity Health Of New England At Home	Hartford, CT	1.9 mi	(860) 763-7600
Hartford Healthcare At Home	East Hartford, CT	3.4 mi	(860) 249-4862
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	East Hartford, CT	3.4 mi	(860) 282-0527
Athena Home Health & Hospice	Farmington, CT	8.6 mi	(203) 234-9355
Brighton Hospice Connecticut, LLC	Farmington, CT	8.6 mi	(860) 507-7508

Nursing homes near Hartford (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Chelsea Place Care Center LLC	Hartford, CT	1.3 mi	1 of 5	216	(860) 233-8241
Trinity Hill Care Center	Hartford, CT	1.5 mi	2 of 5	134	(860) 951-1060
Parkville Care Center	Hartford, CT	1.6 mi	3 of 5	145	(860) 236-2901
Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Center	East Hartford, CT	1.9 mi	2 of 5	345	(860) 289-2791

Straight-line miles from the center of Hartford. 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 Hartford

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 66% of the $2,480 monthly median income of Hartford 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 Hartford: common questions

Which hospices serve Hartford?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Hartford ZIP codes, including Trinity Health Of New England At Home, Hartford Healthcare At Home, Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company.

How much does respite care cost in Hartford?

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 66% of the $2,480 monthly median income of Hartford 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 Hartford. 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.

More near Hartford

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Other care in Hartford

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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 Hartford, CT