Respite Care in Milton, VT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Milton, VT: the local picture

562

residents 65 or older (16% of Milton)

61%

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

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Chittenden County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Milton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Milton 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 268 Milton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (48%) (26% in Chittenden County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Milton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Milton compared with Chittenden County and Vermont

Census figure	Milton	Chittenden County	Vermont
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	26%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.7%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	7.8%	8.7%
Households with no vehicle	0.7%	7.1%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,959	$70,052	—

Older residents in towns around Milton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Essex Junction, VT	9.7 mi	1,607	31%
Winooski, VT	9.8 mi	904	43%
Burlington, VT	11 mi	5,421	32%
St. Albans, VT	13 mi	968	30%
South Burlington, VT	14 mi	3,696	21%
Plattsburgh, NY	17 mi	3,403	35%

Hospices serving Milton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Uvmhn Home Health And Hospice	Colchester, VT	7.6 mi	(802) 658-1900
Caledonia Home Health Care	Saint Johnsbury, VT	57 mi	(802) 748-8116
Bayada Hospice	Rutland, VT	71 mi	(802) 857-5030
Vna & Hospice Of Southwest Region, Inc.	Rutland, VT	71 mi	(802) 775-0568

Nursing homes near Milton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare	Burlington, VT	10 mi	3 of 5	160	(802) 863-6384
Elderwood At Burlington	Burlington, VT	11 mi	2 of 5	150	(802) 658-6717
Premier Rehab And Healthcare At Burlington	Burlington, VT	11 mi	1 of 5	164	(802) 658-4200
Franklin County Rehab Center, LLC	St. Albans, VT	12 mi	4 of 5	64	(802) 752-1600

Straight-line miles from the center of Milton. 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 Milton

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 56% of the $3,080 monthly median income of Milton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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 Milton: common questions

Which hospices serve Milton?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Milton ZIP codes, including Uvmhn Home Health And Hospice, Caledonia Home Health Care, Bayada Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Milton?

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 56% of the $3,080 monthly median income of Milton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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 Milton. 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 Vermont.

More near Milton

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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 Milton, VT