Respite Care in Putnam, CT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Putnam, CT: the local picture

1,211

residents 65 or older (17% of Putnam)

59%

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

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Putnam ZIP codes

Most older adults in Putnam live with someone: 59% 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 551 Putnam residents aged 65 or older report a disability (46%) (35% in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Putnam ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Putnam compared with Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Putnam	Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	35%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	27%	29%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.7%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	8.4%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	11%	4.8%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,821	$63,042	—

Older residents in towns around Putnam

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Danielson, CT	7.7 mi	571	41%
Webster, MA	9.1 mi	1,920	50%
Pascoag, RI	11 mi	924	36%
Southbridge Town, MA	12 mi	2,562	40%
Oxford, MA	14 mi	971	37%
Moosup, CT	14 mi	424	38%

Hospices serving Putnam

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Day Kimball Homecare	North Grosvenordale, CT	4.3 mi	(860) 928-0422
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	East Hartford, CT	38 mi	(860) 282-0527
Hartford Healthcare At Home	East Hartford, CT	38 mi	(860) 249-4862
Hospice Services Of Western & Central Mass	Feeding Hills, MA	41 mi	(413) 786-4004
Masonicare Home Health And Hospice Inc	Wallingford, CT	57 mi	(203) 679-5200

Nursing homes near Putnam (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Matulaitis Rehabilitation & Skilled Care	Putnam, CT	2.9 mi	5 of 5	119	(860) 928-7976
Westview Health Care Center	Dayville, CT	3.0 mi	3 of 5	103	(860) 774-8574
Davis Place	Danielson, CT	7.6 mi	1 of 5	190	(860) 774-9540
Webster Manor Rehabilitation & Health Care Center	Webster, MA	8.4 mi	2 of 5	135	(508) 949-0644

Straight-line miles from the center of Putnam. 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 Putnam

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 53% of the $3,068 monthly median income of Putnam 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 Putnam: common questions

Which hospices serve Putnam?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Putnam ZIP codes, including Day Kimball Homecare, Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company, Hartford Healthcare At Home.

How much does respite care cost in Putnam?

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 53% of the $3,068 monthly median income of Putnam 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 Putnam. 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.

More near Putnam

More senior care near Putnam

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Other care in Putnam

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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 Putnam, CT