Respite Care in Canterbury, CT
Short-term relief for family caregivers, scheduled breaks so you can rest, work, or travel.
No sales pressure. We'll tell you straight if we're not a fit.
Your sister noticed something was off when she visited for Thanksgiving, sitting with your parent at their kitchen table on Main Street. You’ve been the one managing everything, medications, meals, doctor visits to Day Kimball Hospital. Respite Care means someone trained steps in so you can actually rest, and your parent stays home, safe.
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Your sister noticed something was off when she visited for Thanksgiving, sitting with your parent at their kitchen table on Main Street. You’ve been the one managing everything, medications, meals, doctor visits to Day Kimball Hospital. Respite Care means someone trained steps in so you can actually rest, and your parent stays home, safe.
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Respite Care is someone stepping in to give you a real break. While you’re away, a trained caregiver stays with your parent or family member, handling daily tasks, meals, medications, and companionship. You don’t have to worry. You can actually breathe.
On a typical day, our caregiver arrives at your home, manages morning routines, prepares meals, helps with medication timing, handles light housekeeping, and stays present if your family member needs something. You get hours or days to yourself, knowing everything is handled. No phone calls checking in. No guilt.
We’re nurse-founded, which means we understand what it looks like when one person carries all the weight. If your parent was recently discharged from Day Kimball Hospital, we know how to read discharge instructions and maintain the care plan they need. Being local to Windham County, we move quickly and know exactly how to bridge that gap between hospital and home.
A nurse built this company because she saw family members doing everything, running on empty. We don’t call it selfishness to take a break. We call it necessary. Respite Care is how you survive this without losing yourself.
We don’t just send someone. We listen to what your parent needs, what your specific routine looks like, what matters most. Our caregiver arrives fully briefed, and we stay available if anything shifts during the visit.
When you’re trying to rest, you need to know someone is actually there and that you can reach us if things change. We answer when you call. We’re not a voicemail service.
We know Canterbury, know Day Kimball Hospital’s discharge process, know the roads and the rhythm of this community. That means faster response and deeper understanding of what your family is navigating.
How it works
We listen to your situation. No forms, no pressure, no sales pitch.
For Respite Care specifically, not just whoever is available that week.
Often same day for urgent Canterbury families who need respite care now.
We stay in contact so you’re never left wondering how things are going.
Why families choose us
Every aide is trained and supervised through an RN’s lens — not just placed and forgotten.
Personality fit matters more than skill on paper. We match for temperament, pace, and patience.
No franchise rotation. You work with the people who run this agency — direct, accessible, accountable.
Most families are matched with a caregiver within 24 to 48 hours. When something shifts at home, we move quickly.
We build a daily structure around your parent’s rhythm — meals, walks, evenings — and protect it.
You hear from us, not just the aide. Updates on appetite, sleep, mood, mobility — the things that matter.
Every caregiver clears a multi-step screening — background check, reference checks, and an in-person interview with our RN founder — before they're ever placed in a home.
Why families trust us
Private Duty Aides is nurse-founded. Every caregiver clears a multi-step screening — a background check, reference checks, and an in-person interview with our RN founder — before they are ever placed in a home. You get the same consistent caregiver, matched by a nurse, not whoever happens to be available.
Common questions
A caregiver arrives at your home and handles the tasks you've been managing alone, meals, medications, personal care help, household tasks, and just being present. They follow the routine and preferences you've set up. You're away, knowing everything is covered. Most families use Respite Care for a few hours to several days, depending on what they need.
We can often start within days. Because we're local and know the hospital's discharge process, we can coordinate with Day Kimball staff and get a caregiver in place fast. We review discharge instructions and make sure the care plan is followed exactly. If your parent needs immediate support after leaving the hospital, call us as soon as you have the discharge date.
Respite Care is private pay. Medicare and most insurance plans don't cover it. We're upfront about cost because you deserve to know exactly what you're paying for. Many families find that a few days of Respite Care prevents much bigger problems down the road, and it's worth the investment in your own survival.
Home health aides are typically ordered by a doctor for skilled care needs, and insurance or Medicare may cover part of it. Respite Care is about giving you a break. It's not tied to a medical order. You hire us to manage daily life while you step away. The caregiver still handles personal care, meals, and tasks, but the purpose is your relief, not medical treatment.
Yes. We listen to what your parent is like, what routines matter, any preferences, any sensitivities. We match thoughtfully and brief the caregiver fully before they arrive. If it's not the right fit, we adjust. Your parent should be comfortable, and you should feel confident enough to actually rest.
We have backup coverage. We don't leave you hanging. If your scheduled caregiver gets sick or something changes, we bring in someone trained and ready. We call you as soon as we know there's a shift, and we make sure your parent's day doesn't fall apart. You can rely on us to show up.
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Private Duty Aides — Canterbury, CT
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