Respite Care in Shelburne, VT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Shelburne, VT: the local picture

1,951

residents 65 or older (30% of Shelburne)

80%

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

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Chittenden County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Shelburne ZIP codes

Most older adults in Shelburne live with someone: 80% 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 380 Shelburne residents aged 65 or older report a disability (20%) (26% in Chittenden County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Shelburne ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Shelburne compared with Chittenden County and Vermont

Census figure	Shelburne	Chittenden County	Vermont
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	26%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	30%	17%	21%
Residents 85 or older	6.1%	1.7%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.0%	7.8%	8.7%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	7.1%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$109,421	$70,052	—

Older residents in towns around Shelburne

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
South Burlington, VT	3.6 mi	3,696	21%
Burlington, VT	7.1 mi	5,421	32%
Winooski, VT	7.4 mi	904	43%
Essex Junction, VT	8.6 mi	1,607	31%
Keeseville, NY	15 mi	501	26%
Vergennes, VT	16 mi	554	45%

Hospices serving Shelburne

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Uvmhn Home Health And Hospice	Colchester, VT	10 mi	(802) 658-1900
Addison County Hha Hospice	Middlebury, VT	28 mi	(802) 388-7259
Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice	Barre, VT	38 mi	(802) 224-2265
Bayada Hospice	Rutland, VT	55 mi	(802) 857-5030

Nursing homes near Shelburne (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wake Robin-Linden Nursing Home	Shelburne, VT	2.7 mi	4 of 5	33	(802) 264-5100
Premier Rehab And Healthcare At Burlington	Burlington, VT	6.3 mi	1 of 5	164	(802) 658-4200
Elderwood At Burlington	Burlington, VT	8.8 mi	2 of 5	150	(802) 658-6717
Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare	Burlington, VT	8.9 mi	3 of 5	160	(802) 863-6384

Straight-line miles from the center of Shelburne. 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 Shelburne

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 19% of the $9,118 monthly median income of Shelburne 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 Shelburne: common questions

Which hospices serve Shelburne?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Shelburne ZIP codes, including Uvmhn Home Health And Hospice, Addison County Hha Hospice, Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Shelburne?

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 19% of the $9,118 monthly median income of Shelburne 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 Shelburne. 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.

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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 Shelburne, VT