Respite Care in New Britain, CT for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in New Britain, CT: the local picture

10,804

residents 65 or older (15% of New Britain)

61%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Capitol Planning Region)

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve New Britain ZIP codes

Most older adults in New Britain 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 3,464 New Britain residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (29% in Capitol Planning Region). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving New Britain ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

New Britain compared with Capitol Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	New Britain	Capitol Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	31%	29%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.4%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.2%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	15%	9.8%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,127	$66,388	—

Older residents in towns around New Britain

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Newington, CT	2.9 mi	6,555	30%
Kensington, CT	3.6 mi	2,471	26%
Wethersfield, CT	6.3 mi	5,551	26%
West Hartford, CT	6.4 mi	12,531	26%
Bristol, CT	8.0 mi	9,980	38%
Hartford, CT	8.2 mi	14,773	35%

Hospices serving New Britain

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Athena Home Health & Hospice	Farmington, CT	4.6 mi	(203) 234-9355
Brighton Hospice Connecticut, LLC	Farmington, CT	4.6 mi	(860) 507-7508
Bristol Home Care And Hospice Agency, Inc.	Bristol, CT	7.4 mi	(860) 585-4752
Trinity Health Of New England At Home	Hartford, CT	9.1 mi	(860) 763-7600
Franciscan Family Care Center,	Meriden, CT	9.6 mi	(203) 238-1441

Nursing homes near New Britain (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Monsignor Bojnowski Manor, Inc	New Britain, CT	0.6 mi	3 of 5	60	(860) 229-0336
Grandview Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	New Britain, CT	1.0 mi	not rated	160	(860) 223-3617
Jerome Home	New Britain, CT	1.4 mi	5 of 5	94	(860) 229-3707
Civita Care Center At Newington	Newington, CT	2.5 mi	1 of 5	180	(860) 667-2256

Straight-line miles from the center of New Britain. 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 New Britain

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 45% of the $3,594 monthly median income of New Britain 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 New Britain: common questions

Which hospices serve New Britain?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for New Britain ZIP codes, including Athena Home Health & Hospice, Brighton Hospice Connecticut, LLC, Bristol Home Care And Hospice Agency, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in New Britain?

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 45% of the $3,594 monthly median income of New Britain 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 New Britain. 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 New Britain, CT