Respite Care in Plymouth, NH: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Plymouth, NH: the local picture

467

residents 65 or older (9.4% of Plymouth)

66%

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

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Grafton County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Plymouth ZIP codes

Most older adults in Plymouth live with someone: 66% 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 99 Plymouth residents aged 65 or older report a disability (21%) (29% in Grafton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Plymouth ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Plymouth compared with Grafton County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Plymouth	Grafton County	New Hampshire
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	27%	27%
Residents 65 or older	9.4%	23%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	10%	7.7%
Households with no vehicle	16%	6.3%	4.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,625	$64,014	—

Older residents in towns around Plymouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Meredith, NH	12 mi	797	30%
Laconia, NH	16 mi	3,896	31%
Franklin, NH	20 mi	1,873	35%
Tilton Northfield, NH	21 mi	829	53%
Wolfeboro, NH	27 mi	1,229	25%
Lebanon, NH	28 mi	3,214	34%

Hospices serving Plymouth

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Pemi-Baker Community Health	Plymouth, NH	1.5 mi	(603) 536-2232
Quality Care Home Health & Hospice	Center Harbor, NH	11 mi	(603) 707-9655
Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Association	Meredith, NH	13 mi	(603) 279-6611
Granite Vna, Inc.	Concord, NH	37 mi	(603) 224-4093
Bayada Hospice	Rutland, VT	64 mi	(802) 857-5030

Nursing homes near Plymouth (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Golden View Health Care Center	Meredith, NH	14 mi	4 of 5	131	(603) 279-8111
Belknap County Nursing Home	Laconia, NH	17 mi	4 of 5	94	(603) 527-5410
Laconia Rehabilitation Center	Laconia, NH	18 mi	1 of 5	120	(603) 524-3340
Saint Francis Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Laconia, NH	19 mi	5 of 5	51	(603) 524-0466

Straight-line miles from the center of Plymouth. 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 Plymouth

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 54% of the $2,969 monthly median income of Plymouth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Plymouth: common questions

Which hospices serve Plymouth?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Plymouth ZIP codes, including Pemi-Baker Community Health, Quality Care Home Health & Hospice, Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Association.

How much does respite care cost in Plymouth?

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 54% of the $2,969 monthly median income of Plymouth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Plymouth. 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 New Hampshire.

More near Plymouth

More senior care near Plymouth

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Other care in Plymouth

More for Plymouth 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 Plymouth, NH