Respite Care in Lordship, CT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lordship, CT: the local picture

852

residents 65 or older (23% of Lordship)

66%

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

12%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lordship ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lordship live with someone: 66% 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 102 Lordship residents aged 65 or older report a disability (12%) (30% in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Lordship compared with Greater Bridgeport Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Lordship	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with a disability	12%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	31%	29%
Residents 65 or older	23%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.6%	11%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	8.2%	11%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,536	$64,276	—

Older residents in towns around Lordship

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bridgeport, CT	4.9 mi	20,391	38%
Milford, CT	5.5 mi	11,105	25%
Trumbull Center, CT	7.1 mi	1,977	37%
Oronoque, CT	7.3 mi	2,213	15%
Fairfield University, CT	7.4 mi	13	100%
Long Hill, CT	9.8 mi	1,559	23%

Hospices serving Lordship

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mozaic Hospice	Bridgeport, CT	4.9 mi	(203) 396-1136
Compassus - Greater Connecticut	Milford, CT	5.9 mi	(203) 301-0489
Constellation Home Care	Norwalk, CT	15 mi	(203) 497-3888
Visiting Nurse & Hospice Of Fairfield County, Inc	Wilton, CT	17 mi	(203) 762-8958
Connecticut Hospice Inc, The	Branford, CT	18 mi	(203) 315-7586

Nursing homes near Lordship (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Civita Care Center At Milford	Milford, CT	5.1 mi	1 of 5	120	(203) 877-0371
Civita Care Northbridge	Bridgeport, CT	5.7 mi	1 of 5	145	(203) 336-0232
Civita Care Center At West River	Milford, CT	6.2 mi	4 of 5	120	(203) 876-5123
Springs At 3030 Park, The	Bridgeport, CT	6.3 mi	5 of 5	23	(203) 374-5611

Straight-line miles from the center of Lordship. 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 Lordship

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 39% of the $4,128 monthly median income of Lordship 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 Lordship: common questions

Which hospices serve Lordship?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Lordship ZIP codes, including Mozaic Hospice, Compassus - Greater Connecticut, Constellation Home Care.

How much does respite care cost in Lordship?

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 39% of the $4,128 monthly median income of Lordship 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 Lordship. 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 Lordship, CT