Respite Care in Mystic, CT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Mystic, CT: the local picture

1,727

residents 65 or older (39% of Mystic)

67%

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Mystic ZIP codes

Most older adults in Mystic live with someone: 67% 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 415 Mystic residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (32% in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Mystic compared with Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Mystic	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	32%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	28%	29%
Residents 65 or older	39%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	7.1%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.4%	7.7%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	14%	7.4%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$114,531	$69,955	—

Older residents in towns around Mystic

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Old Mystic, CT	2.5 mi	691	33%
Pawcatuck, CT	5.3 mi	1,283	29%
Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, CT	6.0 mi	621	56%
Groton, CT	6.1 mi	1,537	35%
New London, CT	7.4 mi	4,148	40%
Westerly, RI	7.8 mi	4,633	21%

Hospices serving Mystic

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Home Care Plus, Inc	Guilford, CT	39 mi	(203) 458-4200
Connecticut Hospice Inc, The	Branford, CT	45 mi	(203) 315-7586
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	East Hartford, CT	45 mi	(860) 282-0527
Hartford Healthcare At Home	East Hartford, CT	45 mi	(860) 249-4862
Masonicare Home Health And Hospice Inc	Wallingford, CT	46 mi	(203) 679-5200

Nursing homes near Mystic (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Apple Rehab Mystic	Mystic, CT	0.4 mi	2 of 5	60	(860) 536-9655
Mystic Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, LLC	Mystic, CT	1.1 mi	1 of 5	100	(860) 536-6070
Pendleton Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Mystic, CT	1.1 mi	5 of 5	120	(860) 572-1700
Avalon Health Care Center At Stoneridge	Mystic, CT	1.4 mi	5 of 5	40	(860) 572-5623

Straight-line miles from the center of Mystic. 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 Mystic

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 17% of the $9,544 monthly median income of Mystic 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 Mystic: common questions

Which hospices serve Mystic?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Mystic ZIP codes, including Home Care Plus, Inc, Connecticut Hospice Inc, The, Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company.

How much does respite care cost in Mystic?

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 17% of the $9,544 monthly median income of Mystic 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 Mystic. 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 Mystic, CT