Respite Care in Old Hill, CT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Old Hill, CT: the local picture

459

residents 65 or older (15% of Old Hill)

91%

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

15%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Western Connecticut Planning Region)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Old Hill ZIP codes

Most older adults in Old Hill live with someone: 91% 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 67 Old Hill residents aged 65 or older report a disability (15%) (26% in Western Connecticut Planning Region). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Old Hill ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Old Hill compared with Western Connecticut Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Old Hill	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	26%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.2%	26%	29%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	7.3%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	6.2%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$250,001	$92,472	—

Older residents in towns around Old Hill

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Westport Village, CT	1.1 mi	589	23%
Compo, CT	2.4 mi	680	23%
Coleytown, CT	2.6 mi	596	12%
Saugatuck, CT	2.7 mi	664	27%
Staples, CT	2.8 mi	1,415	25%
Greens Farms, CT	3.4 mi	469	19%

Hospices serving Old Hill

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Constellation Home Care	Norwalk, CT	1.8 mi	(203) 497-3888
Visiting Nurse & Hospice Of Fairfield County, Inc	Wilton, CT	4.7 mi	(203) 762-8958
Caring Hospice Services Of Connecticut LLC	Stamford, CT	9.4 mi	(203) 674-8380
Mozaic Hospice	Bridgeport, CT	9.5 mi	(203) 396-1136
Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association	Ridgefield, CT	12 mi	(203) 438-5555

Nursing homes near Old Hill (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Norwalk	Norwalk, CT	1.9 mi	2 of 5	150	(203) 847-9686
Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center	Norwalk, CT	2.1 mi	4 of 5	60	(203) 847-5893
Norwalk Care Center	Norwalk, CT	3.3 mi	1 of 5	150	(203) 853-0010
Southport Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC	Southport, CT	4.8 mi	2 of 5	120	(203) 259-7894

Straight-line miles from the center of Old Hill. 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 Old Hill

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 8% of the $20,833 monthly median income of Old Hill 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 Old Hill: common questions

Which hospices serve Old Hill?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Old Hill ZIP codes, including Constellation Home Care, Visiting Nurse & Hospice Of Fairfield County, Inc, Caring Hospice Services Of Connecticut LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Old Hill?

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 8% of the $20,833 monthly median income of Old Hill 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 Old Hill. 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 Old Hill, CT