Respite Care in East Lyme, 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 during the holiday visit to your parents’ house on Rocky Neck Road, the kind of thing you’d stopped seeing because you’re there every day. The exhaustion on your face, the way you hesitated before answering a simple question. She pulled you aside and said what you’ve been thinking: you need help, and it’s not selfish to ask for it. That’s what Respite Care is for.
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Your sister noticed something was off during the holiday visit to your parents’ house on Rocky Neck Road, the kind of thing you’d stopped seeing because you’re there every day. The exhaustion on your face, the way you hesitated before answering a simple question. She pulled you aside and said what you’ve been thinking: you need help, and it’s not selfish to ask for it. That’s what Respite Care is for.
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Respite Care is a break for you. While you’re gone, we send a trained caregiver into your home to stay with your parent or family member. We handle the day-to-day work so you can step away without worry, without guilt, without constantly checking your phone.
A typical day looks like this: we manage medication timing, meals, personal care, hygiene, and the company your family member needs. We keep things running exactly as they normally do. You get hours or a full day to yourself, which means sleep, an errand without rushing, or just sitting somewhere quiet.
Many East Lyme families come to us after a hospital discharge from Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, when the need for support becomes real. We’re nurse-founded, which means we understand what it actually costs you to be the primary caregiver, and we know how to step in without stepping on what you’ve already built.
We didn’t invent Respite Care in a boardroom. We started this because we saw family members doing everything, getting sicker themselves, and feeling guilty for needing a break. You’re not complaining when you ask for help. You’re making the right choice.
We don’t just send anyone. We listen to what your family member needs, what they respond to, what routines matter most. Then we brief the caregiver thoroughly so they’re not learning your parent’s life on the job. The first visit sets the tone.
If something changes, you reach us directly. If your parent has a bad day or a caregiver needs to cancel, we adjust without drama. You’re not managing an answering service. You’re talking to people who understand.
We know East Lyme, the roads, the hospital, the discharge process at Lawrence + Memorial. We’re not parachuting in. We’re neighbors who happen to understand home care.
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 East Lyme 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
We handle meals, medications, personal hygiene, light housekeeping, and companionship. If your parent needs help walking, getting dressed, or remembering appointments, we're there for that. We follow the routines you've established. We don't reorganize the house or make big decisions. We keep things stable while you're away.
Often within a few days. We contact you right away to understand the discharge paperwork, any new medications or mobility concerns, and what your family member's baseline is. If you need someone in your home this week, we make it happen. We've worked with Lawrence + Memorial discharge planners for years and understand the transition period.
Most Respite Care is private pay, which means you're paying out of pocket. We're transparent about rates upfront. Some long-term care insurance policies do cover short-term respite services, so it's worth asking your provider. We can help you understand what might qualify and what doesn't.
Home health aides are typically ordered by doctors for medical or therapeutic reasons and are often covered by insurance. Respite Care is for you. It's chosen by family members who need relief and flexibility. There's no medical order required. You decide when, how often, and for how long.
Yes. We talk with you about personality, routines, communication style, and any physical assistance needed. Then we match someone thoughtfully. If the fit isn't right after the first visit, we adjust. We're not assigning a stranger and hoping it works. We're building a relationship that serves your family.
We cover it. We have backup caregivers already briefed on your family's routine so there's minimal disruption. We call you immediately if something changes and confirm your plan before the scheduled day. You're not left scrambling or canceling your own life.
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Private Duty Aides — East Lyme, CT
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