Respite Care in New London, CT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in New London, CT: the local picture

4,148

residents 65 or older (15% of New London)

62%

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

40%

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

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve New London ZIP codes

Most older adults in New London live with someone: 62% 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 1,607 New London residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (32% in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving New London ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

New London compared with Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	New London	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	32%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	28%	29%
Residents 65 or older	15%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.7%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	15%	7.4%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,306	$69,955	—

Older residents in towns around New London

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Groton, CT	1.6 mi	1,537	35%
Waterford, CT	2.0 mi	765	29%
Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, CT	4.2 mi	621	56%
Niantic, CT	5.5 mi	1,106	28%
Old Mystic, CT	6.7 mi	691	33%
Mystic, CT	7.4 mi	1,727	27%

Hospices serving New London

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Home Care Plus, Inc	Guilford, CT	31 mi	(203) 458-4200
Connecticut Hospice Inc, The	Branford, CT	37 mi	(203) 315-7586
Masonicare Home Health And Hospice Inc	Wallingford, CT	39 mi	(203) 679-5200
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	East Hartford, CT	41 mi	(860) 282-0527
Hartford Healthcare At Home	East Hartford, CT	41 mi	(860) 249-4862

Nursing homes near New London (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Harbor Village North Health And Rehabilitation Cen	New London, CT	1.4 mi	1 of 5	128	(860) 447-1416
New London Sub-Acute And Nursing	Waterford, CT	2.0 mi	1 of 5	120	(860) 442-0471
Beechwood Health & Rehabilitation Center	New London, CT	2.0 mi	4 of 5	60	(860) 442-4363
Fairview	Groton, CT	2.8 mi	4 of 5	120	(860) 445-7478

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

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 30% of the $5,359 monthly median income of New London 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 London: common questions

Which hospices serve New London?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for New London ZIP codes, including Home Care Plus, Inc, Connecticut Hospice Inc, The, Masonicare Home Health And Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in New London?

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 30% of the $5,359 monthly median income of New London 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 London. 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 London, CT