Respite Care in Naugatuck, CT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Naugatuck, CT: the local picture

4,967

residents 65 or older (16% of Naugatuck)

71%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Naugatuck ZIP codes

Most older adults in Naugatuck live with someone: 71% 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 1,395 Naugatuck residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (31% in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Naugatuck compared with Naugatuck Valley Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Naugatuck	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	29%	29%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.0%	9.8%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	9.1%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,230	$60,762	—

Older residents in towns around Naugatuck

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Waterbury, CT	4.9 mi	17,593	42%
Oakville, CT	7.3 mi	1,901	35%
Cheshire Village, CT	8.1 mi	1,815	35%
Watertown, CT	8.6 mi	710	28%
Heritage Village, CT	9.4 mi	3,617	32%
Quinnipiac University, CT	9.4 mi	0	—

Hospices serving Naugatuck

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Middlebury, CT	4.5 mi	(203) 437-3111
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Conecticut	Middlebury, CT	4.5 mi	(203) 490-1000
Masonicare Home Health And Hospice Inc	Wallingford, CT	12 mi	(203) 679-5200
Franciscan Family Care Center,	Meriden, CT	13 mi	(203) 238-1441
Compassus - Greater Connecticut	Milford, CT	18 mi	(203) 301-0489

Nursing homes near Naugatuck (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Complete Care At Glendale	Naugatuck, CT	1.5 mi	4 of 5	120	(203) 723-1456
Beacon Brook Center For Health & Rehabilitation	Naugatuck, CT	1.6 mi	2 of 5	126	(203) 729-9889
Complete Care At Middlebury	Middlebury, CT	4.8 mi	5 of 5	58	(203) 758-2471
Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center	Waterbury, CT	5.5 mi	2 of 5	75	(203) 754-2161

Straight-line miles from the center of Naugatuck. 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 Naugatuck

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 32% of the $5,019 monthly median income of Naugatuck 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 Naugatuck: common questions

Which hospices serve Naugatuck?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Naugatuck ZIP codes, including Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Conecticut, Masonicare Home Health And Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Naugatuck?

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 32% of the $5,019 monthly median income of Naugatuck 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 Naugatuck. 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 Naugatuck, CT