Respite Care in Rutland, VT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Rutland, VT: the local picture

4,112

residents 65 or older (26% of Rutland)

64%

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

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Rutland County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Rutland ZIP codes

Most older adults in Rutland live with someone: 64% 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 945 Rutland residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (28% in Rutland County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Rutland compared with Rutland County and Vermont

Census figure	Rutland	Rutland County	Vermont
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	26%	25%	21%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.3%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	11%	8.7%
Households with no vehicle	12%	6.4%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,957	$50,429	—

Older residents in towns around Rutland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fair Haven, VT	15 mi	474	41%
Whitehall, NY	23 mi	480	34%
Ticonderoga, NY	27 mi	752	45%
Middlebury, VT	29 mi	1,431	34%
White River Junction, VT	33 mi	420	26%
Springfield, VT	33 mi	807	56%

Hospices serving Rutland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bayada Hospice	Rutland, VT	0.5 mi	(802) 857-5030
Vna & Hospice Of Southwest Region, Inc.	Rutland, VT	0.5 mi	(802) 775-0568
Addison County Hha Hospice	Middlebury, VT	28 mi	(802) 388-7259
Vnh - Visiting Nurse & Hospice - Vermont & New Hampshire	White River Junction, VT	30 mi	(802) 478-7125
Caledonia Home Health Care	Saint Johnsbury, VT	74 mi	(802) 748-8116

Nursing homes near Rutland (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rutland Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	Rutland, VT	0.2 mi	5 of 5	103	(802) 775-2941
The Pines At Rutland Center For Nursing & Rehabili	Rutland, VT	1.2 mi	4 of 5	125	(802) 775-2331
Mountain View Center Genesis Healthcare	Rutland, VT	1.4 mi	3 of 5	158	(802) 775-0007
Gill Odd Fellows Home Of Vermont	Ludlow, VT	20 mi	4 of 5	46	(802) 228-4571

Straight-line miles from the center of Rutland. 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 Rutland

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 48% of the $3,580 monthly median income of Rutland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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 Rutland: common questions

Which hospices serve Rutland?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Rutland ZIP codes, including Bayada Hospice, Vna & Hospice Of Southwest Region, Inc., Addison County Hha Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Rutland?

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 48% of the $3,580 monthly median income of Rutland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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 Rutland. 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 Vermont.

More near Rutland

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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 Rutland, VT