Respite Care in Tilton Northfield, NH for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Tilton Northfield, NH: the local picture

829

residents 65 or older (27% of Tilton Northfield)

56%

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

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Belknap County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Tilton Northfield ZIP codes

Most older adults in Tilton Northfield live with someone: 56% 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 342 Tilton Northfield residents aged 65 or older report a disability (53%) (31% in Belknap County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Tilton Northfield ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Tilton Northfield compared with Belknap County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Tilton Northfield	Belknap County	New Hampshire
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	31%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	27%	27%
Residents 65 or older	27%	24%	20%
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	2.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	9.5%	7.7%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	4.0%	4.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,727	$61,719	—

Older residents in towns around Tilton Northfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Franklin, NH	3.9 mi	1,873	35%
Laconia, NH	11 mi	3,896	31%
Concord, NH	15 mi	8,296	30%
Meredith, NH	15 mi	797	30%
Plymouth, NH	21 mi	467	21%
Henniker, NH	21 mi	556	41%

Hospices serving Tilton Northfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Franklin Vna & Hospice	Franklin, NH	2.8 mi	(603) 934-3454
Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Association	Meredith, NH	14 mi	(603) 279-6611
Bayada Hospice	Concord, NH	16 mi	(603) 724-6689
Granite Vna, Inc.	Concord, NH	16 mi	(603) 224-4093
Quality Care Home Health & Hospice	Center Harbor, NH	19 mi	(603) 707-9655

Nursing homes near Tilton Northfield (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mountain Ridge Center, Genesis Healthcare	Franklin, NH	2.0 mi	1 of 5	86	(603) 934-2541
Merrimack County Nursing Home	Boscawen, NH	6.5 mi	3 of 5	290	(603) 796-2165
Saint Francis Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Laconia, NH	7.6 mi	5 of 5	51	(603) 524-0466
Laconia Rehabilitation Center	Laconia, NH	8.4 mi	1 of 5	120	(603) 524-3340

Straight-line miles from the center of Tilton Northfield. 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 Tilton Northfield

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 59% of the $2,727 monthly median income of Tilton Northfield households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Tilton Northfield: common questions

Which hospices serve Tilton Northfield?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Tilton Northfield ZIP codes, including Franklin Vna & Hospice, Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Association, Bayada Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Tilton Northfield?

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 59% of the $2,727 monthly median income of Tilton Northfield households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Tilton Northfield. 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 New Hampshire.

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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 Tilton Northfield, NH