Respite Care in Norway, ME: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Norway, ME: the local picture

677

residents 65 or older (21% of Norway)

82%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Oxford County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Norway ZIP codes

Most older adults in Norway live with someone: 82% 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 208 Norway residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (34% in Oxford County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Norway ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Norway compared with Oxford County and Maine

Census figure	Norway	Oxford County	Maine
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	30%	29%
Residents 65 or older	21%	24%	22%
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	2.3%	2.3%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.4%	11%	9.4%
Households with no vehicle	13%	6.9%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,176	$41,949	—

Older residents in towns around Norway

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Auburn, ME	19 mi	4,878	46%
Rumford, ME	22 mi	1,263	32%
Lewiston, ME	22 mi	7,031	38%
Lisbon, ME	27 mi	448	34%
North Windham, ME	29 mi	996	36%
Lisbon Falls, ME	29 mi	734	15%

Hospices serving Norway

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Auburn, ME	19 mi	(207) 784-4242
Andwell Health Partners	Lewiston, ME	21 mi	(207) 777-7740
Constellation Hospice, Constellation Health Services	Augusta, ME	40 mi	(207) 370-6470

Nursing homes near Norway (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Norway Center For Health & Rehabilitation, LLC	Norway, ME	2.3 mi	5 of 5	42	(207) 743-7075
Maine Veterans Home - So Paris	South Paris, ME	2.3 mi	5 of 5	62	(207) 743-6300
Market Square Health Care Center, LLC	South Paris, ME	2.5 mi	1 of 5	76	(207) 743-7086
Clover Health Care	Auburn, ME	19 mi	1 of 5	109	(207) 784-3573

Straight-line miles from the center of Norway. 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 Norway

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $5,098 monthly median income of Norway households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 Norway: common questions

Which hospices serve Norway?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Norway ZIP codes, including Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company, Andwell Health Partners, Constellation Hospice, Constellation Health Services.

How much does respite care cost in Norway?

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $5,098 monthly median income of Norway households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 Norway. 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 Maine.

More near Norway

More senior care near Norway

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Norway

More for Norway families

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 Norway, ME