Respite Care in Southwood Acres, CT for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Southwood Acres, CT: the local picture

1,446

residents 65 or older (18% of Southwood Acres)

81%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Capitol Planning Region)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Southwood Acres ZIP codes

Most older adults in Southwood Acres live with someone: 81% 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 405 Southwood Acres residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (29% in Capitol Planning Region). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Southwood Acres ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Southwood Acres compared with Capitol Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Southwood Acres	Capitol Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	31%	29%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.4%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	9.2%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	9.8%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,518	$66,388	—

Older residents in towns around Southwood Acres

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Thompsonville, CT	2.6 mi	1,251	37%
Hazardville, CT	3.1 mi	1,219	38%
Broad Brook, CT	3.6 mi	734	30%
Sherwood Manor, CT	3.7 mi	1,169	18%
Windsor Locks, CT	4.6 mi	2,285	31%
Longmeadow, MA	6.2 mi	3,618	27%

Hospices serving Southwood Acres

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Greater Manchester Homecare, LLC	Vernon, CT	9.3 mi	(860) 872-9163
Hartford Healthcare At Home	East Hartford, CT	13 mi	(860) 249-4862
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	East Hartford, CT	13 mi	(860) 282-0527
Trinity Health Of New England At Home	Hartford, CT	13 mi	(860) 763-7600
Athena Home Health & Hospice	Farmington, CT	21 mi	(203) 234-9355

Nursing homes near Southwood Acres (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Joseph's Residence	Enfield, CT	1.4 mi	5 of 5	25	(860) 741-0791
Parkway Pavilion Health And Rehabilitation Center	Enfield, CT	2.2 mi	1 of 5	130	(860) 745-1641
Suffield House Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cente	Suffield, CT	2.8 mi	4 of 5	128	(860) 668-6111
Fresh River Healthcare	East Windsor, CT	2.9 mi	5 of 5	140	(860) 623-9846

Straight-line miles from the center of Southwood Acres. 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 Southwood Acres

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 27% of the $5,960 monthly median income of Southwood Acres 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 Southwood Acres: common questions

Which hospices serve Southwood Acres?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Southwood Acres ZIP codes, including Greater Manchester Homecare, LLC, Hartford Healthcare At Home, Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company.

How much does respite care cost in Southwood Acres?

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 27% of the $5,960 monthly median income of Southwood Acres 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 Southwood Acres. 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 Southwood Acres, CT