Respite Care in Windsor Locks, CT for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Windsor Locks, CT: the local picture

2,285

residents 65 or older (18% of Windsor Locks)

66%

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

31%

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

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Windsor Locks ZIP codes

Most older adults in Windsor Locks live with someone: 66% 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 696 Windsor Locks residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (29% in Capitol Planning Region). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Windsor Locks ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Windsor Locks compared with Capitol Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Windsor Locks	Capitol Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	31%	29%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.4%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.2%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	9.4%	9.8%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,125	$66,388	—

Older residents in towns around Windsor Locks

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Southwood Acres, CT	4.6 mi	1,446	28%
Thompsonville, CT	5.3 mi	1,251	37%
Broad Brook, CT	5.8 mi	734	30%
Sherwood Manor, CT	7.2 mi	1,169	18%
Hazardville, CT	7.5 mi	1,219	38%
Simsbury Center, CT	8.6 mi	1,350	21%

Hospices serving Windsor Locks

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mclean Home Care And Hospice	Simsbury, CT	8.5 mi	(860) 658-3700
Trinity Health Of New England At Home	Hartford, CT	9.8 mi	(860) 763-7600
Hartford Healthcare At Home	East Hartford, CT	10 mi	(860) 249-4862
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	East Hartford, CT	10 mi	(860) 282-0527
Athena Home Health & Hospice	Farmington, CT	17 mi	(203) 234-9355

Nursing homes near Windsor Locks (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bickford Health Care Center	Windsor Locks, CT	1.3 mi	1 of 5	48	(860) 623-4351
Touchpoints At Chestnut	East Windsor, CT	1.7 mi	3 of 5	57	(860) 292-5394
Fresh River Healthcare	East Windsor, CT	2.4 mi	5 of 5	140	(860) 623-9846
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Windsor	Windsor, CT	3.9 mi	1 of 5	108	(860) 688-7211

Straight-line miles from the center of Windsor Locks. 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 Windsor Locks

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 32% of the $5,010 monthly median income of Windsor Locks 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 Windsor Locks: common questions

Which hospices serve Windsor Locks?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Windsor Locks ZIP codes, including Mclean Home Care And Hospice, Trinity Health Of New England At Home, Hartford Healthcare At Home.

How much does respite care cost in Windsor Locks?

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 32% of the $5,010 monthly median income of Windsor Locks 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 Windsor Locks. 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 Windsor Locks, CT