Respite Care in Storrs, CT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Storrs, CT: the local picture

686

residents 65 or older (4.5% of Storrs)

39%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Storrs ZIP codes

Most older adults in Storrs live with someone: 39% 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 229 Storrs residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Storrs compared with Connecticut

Census figure	Storrs	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	61%	29%
Residents 65 or older	4.5%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	24%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,781	—

Older residents in towns around Storrs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Coventry Lake, CT	4.7 mi	517	29%
Willimantic, CT	6.7 mi	1,991	44%
Rockville, CT	11 mi	1,019	52%
Stafford Springs, CT	11 mi	1,126	27%
Manchester, CT	14 mi	5,230	41%
Broad Brook, CT	16 mi	734	30%

Hospices serving Storrs

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Greater Manchester Homecare, LLC	Vernon, CT	11 mi	(860) 872-9163
Hartford Healthcare At Home	East Hartford, CT	19 mi	(860) 249-4862
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	East Hartford, CT	19 mi	(860) 282-0527
Masonicare Home Health And Hospice Inc	Wallingford, CT	38 mi	(203) 679-5200
Connecticut Hospice Inc, The	Branford, CT	47 mi	(203) 315-7586

Nursing homes near Storrs (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mansfield Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation	Storrs Mansfield, CT	1.0 mi	2 of 5	98	(860) 487-2300
Vanderman Place	Willimantic, CT	6.4 mi	3 of 5	124	(860) 450-7060
Saint Josephs Living Center Inc	Windham, CT	7.3 mi	4 of 5	120	(860) 456-1107
Douglas Manor	Windham, CT	8.5 mi	1 of 5	90	(860) 423-4636

Straight-line miles from the center of Storrs. 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 Storrs

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 35% of the $4,648 monthly median income of Storrs 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 Storrs: common questions

Which hospices serve Storrs?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Storrs ZIP codes, including Greater Manchester Homecare, LLC, Hartford Healthcare At Home, Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company.

How much does respite care cost in Storrs?

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 35% of the $4,648 monthly median income of Storrs 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 Storrs. 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 Storrs, CT