Respite Care in Riverside, CT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Riverside, CT: the local picture

1,306

residents 65 or older (15% of Riverside)

78%

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

17%

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

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Riverside ZIP codes

Most older adults in Riverside live with someone: 78% 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 224 Riverside residents aged 65 or older report a disability (17%) (26% in Western Connecticut Planning Region). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Riverside ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Riverside compared with Western Connecticut Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Riverside	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	26%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	26%	29%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.4%	7.3%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	1.9%	6.2%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$215,469	$92,472	—

Older residents in towns around Riverside

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Old Greenwich, CT	1.1 mi	1,004	19%
Cos Cob, CT	1.3 mi	1,166	16%
Greenwich, CT	2.3 mi	3,119	16%
Pemberwick, CT	3.9 mi	936	21%
Stamford, CT	3.9 mi	22,192	29%
Byram, CT	4.2 mi	673	24%

Hospices serving Riverside

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Health Care Connectors LLC	Greenwich, CT	2.4 mi	(203) 489-0919
Caring Hospice Services Of Connecticut LLC	Stamford, CT	4.1 mi	(203) 674-8380
Constellation Home Care	Norwalk, CT	12 mi	(203) 497-3888
Visiting Nurse & Hospice Of Fairfield County, Inc	Wilton, CT	14 mi	(203) 762-8958
Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association	Ridgefield, CT	19 mi	(203) 438-5555

Nursing homes near Riverside (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Edgehill Health Center	Stamford, CT	2.3 mi	5 of 5	46	(203) 580-6348
Nathaniel Witherell, The	Greenwich, CT	2.9 mi	2 of 5	202	(203) 618-4200
Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation At St. Camillus	Stamford, CT	3.3 mi	4 of 5	124	(203) 325-0200
Stamford Care Center	Stamford, CT	4.2 mi	2 of 5	156	(203) 351-8300

Straight-line miles from the center of Riverside. 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 Riverside

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 9% of the $17,956 monthly median income of Riverside 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 Riverside: common questions

Which hospices serve Riverside?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Riverside ZIP codes, including Health Care Connectors LLC, Caring Hospice Services Of Connecticut LLC, Constellation Home Care.

How much does respite care cost in Riverside?

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 9% of the $17,956 monthly median income of Riverside 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 Riverside. 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 Riverside, CT