Respite Care in Laconia, NH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Laconia, NH: the local picture

3,896

residents 65 or older (23% of Laconia)

63%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Belknap County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Laconia ZIP codes

Most older adults in Laconia live with someone: 63% 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 1,095 Laconia residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (31% in Belknap County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Laconia compared with Belknap County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Laconia	Belknap County	New Hampshire
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	31%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	27%	27%
Residents 65 or older	23%	24%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	9.5%	7.7%
Households with no vehicle	6.6%	4.0%	4.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,089	$61,719	—

Older residents in towns around Laconia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Meredith, NH	5.3 mi	797	30%
Tilton Northfield, NH	11 mi	829	53%
Franklin, NH	13 mi	1,873	35%
Wolfeboro, NH	14 mi	1,229	25%
Plymouth, NH	16 mi	467	21%
Farmington, NH	24 mi	495	49%

Hospices serving Laconia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Association	Meredith, NH	3.9 mi	(603) 279-6611
Quality Care Home Health & Hospice	Center Harbor, NH	9.3 mi	(603) 707-9655
Franklin Vna & Hospice	Franklin, NH	13 mi	(603) 934-3454
Bayada Hospice	Concord, NH	25 mi	(603) 724-6689
Granite Vna, Inc.	Concord, NH	25 mi	(603) 224-4093

Nursing homes near Laconia (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Golden View Health Care Center	Meredith, NH	1.7 mi	4 of 5	131	(603) 279-8111
Belknap County Nursing Home	Laconia, NH	2.3 mi	4 of 5	94	(603) 527-5410
Laconia Rehabilitation Center	Laconia, NH	2.6 mi	1 of 5	120	(603) 524-3340
Saint Francis Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Laconia, NH	4.0 mi	5 of 5	51	(603) 524-0466

Straight-line miles from the center of Laconia. 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 Laconia

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 32% of the $5,091 monthly median income of Laconia 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 Laconia: common questions

Which hospices serve Laconia?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Laconia ZIP codes, including Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Association, Quality Care Home Health & Hospice, Franklin Vna & Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Laconia?

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 32% of the $5,091 monthly median income of Laconia 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 Laconia. 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.

More near Laconia

More senior care near Laconia

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Other care in Laconia

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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 Laconia, NH