Respite Care in Hooksett, NH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hooksett, NH: the local picture

1,217

residents 65 or older (21% of Hooksett)

73%

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

32%

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

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hooksett ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hooksett live with someone: 73% 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 387 Hooksett residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (28% in Merrimack County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Hooksett ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hooksett compared with Merrimack County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Hooksett	Merrimack County	New Hampshire
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	25%	27%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.8%	6.9%	7.7%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	4.2%	4.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,363	$66,830	—

Older residents in towns around Hooksett

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Suncook, NH	2.9 mi	896	29%
South Hooksett, NH	4.8 mi	796	29%
Pinardville, NH	7.0 mi	900	27%
Manchester, NH	7.5 mi	17,909	30%
Goffstown, NH	8.6 mi	516	24%
Concord, NH	11 mi	8,296	30%

Hospices serving Hooksett

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vna Home Health And Hospice Services, Inc	Manchester, NH	8.7 mi	(603) 622-3781
Bayada Hospice	Concord, NH	9.3 mi	(603) 724-6689
Granite Vna, Inc.	Concord, NH	9.3 mi	(603) 224-4093
Brookhaven Hospice Of New Hampshire LLC	Bedford, NH	11 mi	(603) 601-7052
Amedisys Hospice Care	Bedford, NH	11 mi	(603) 421-0414

Nursing homes near Hooksett (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hackett Hill Healthcare Center	Manchester, NH	4.1 mi	2 of 5	70	(603) 668-8161
Courville At Manchester	Manchester, NH	6.1 mi	2 of 5	76	(603) 647-5900
Mount Carmel Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Manchester, NH	6.6 mi	3 of 5	122	(603) 627-3811
Maple Leaf Health Care Center	Manchester, NH	6.7 mi	5 of 5	114	(603) 669-1660

Straight-line miles from the center of Hooksett. 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 Hooksett

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 30% of the $5,447 monthly median income of Hooksett 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 Hooksett: common questions

Which hospices serve Hooksett?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Hooksett ZIP codes, including Vna Home Health And Hospice Services, Inc, Bayada Hospice, Granite Vna, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Hooksett?

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 30% of the $5,447 monthly median income of Hooksett 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 Hooksett. 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 Hooksett, NH