Respite Care in New Britain, 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 visited for Thanksgiving and pulled you aside near the kitchen sink. She’d noticed you hadn’t slept properly in weeks, that you were handling everything for your mom alone. You’re driving home from the Hospital of Central Connecticut after her discharge, exhausted before the real work even starts. Respite Care means you don’t have to carry this by yourself.
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Your sister visited for Thanksgiving and pulled you aside near the kitchen sink. She’d noticed you hadn’t slept properly in weeks, that you were handling everything for your mom alone. You’re driving home from the Hospital of Central Connecticut after her discharge, exhausted before the real work even starts. Respite Care means you don’t have to carry this by yourself.
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Respite Care is a break you actually get to take. Someone comes to your home and takes over the daily tasks, medication reminders, meals, and company while you step away without worry or guilt. It’s not about replacing you. It’s about giving you real rest so you can come back to caregiving without running on empty.
On a typical day, your caregiver arrives and handles the morning routine, lunch preparation, afternoon activities or appointments, medication timing, and any personal care needs. You leave knowing your parent or family member has someone attentive with them. You can sleep, run errands, sit quietly, or just be alone. When you return, you’re briefed on how the day went.
In New Britain and across Hartford County, families often discharge from Hospital of Central Connecticut into situations where one person becomes the sole caregiver overnight. We’re nurse-founded, which means we understand the medical side of what you’re managing and the emotional weight of doing it all alone. We see Respite Care not as luxury but as necessary care for the whole family.
Our founder built this because she watched caregivers burn out. We know the guilt that comes with taking a break, the fear of leaving someone in someone else’s hands, the exhaustion that creeps in after months of doing everything. That’s not theory for us. That’s why we do this work.
You tell us what your parent needs, what your family’s rhythm looks like, and what would actually help you breathe. We listen and match a caregiver who fits. We brief them thoroughly so they’re not walking in blind. Then we stay close as things evolve.
Plans change. Your parent’s needs shift. A caregiver needs coverage. You’re not calling a 1-800 number and waiting. We’re here, we know your situation, and we move quickly.
We know Hospital of Central Connecticut’s discharge process. We understand what post-hospital recovery looks like in New Britain homes. We’re embedded in this community, not parachuting in from somewhere else.
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 New Britain 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
Your caregiver handles meals, medication reminders, personal care if needed, companionship, light activities, and any appointments. They keep detailed notes on how your parent spent the day, any concerns, and what they ate. You come home to a calm house and a full briefing. The goal is for you to leave knowing everything is covered so you can actually rest.
We typically start within a few days of your call. Discharge planning is stressful and time-sensitive. Once we understand your parent's medical needs and your schedule, we match a caregiver and brief them on medications, mobility, diet, and routines. If you need coverage urgently, we move faster. We've done this many times with Hospital of Central Connecticut families.
Respite Care is private pay in most situations. Medicare and insurance may cover limited respite in specific circumstances, usually tied to hospice or intensive medical conditions. We work primarily with families who self-pay. We're transparent about costs upfront and can discuss scheduling options that fit your budget.
A home health aide provides ongoing medical support tied to a prescription or diagnosis. Respite Care is specifically designed to give you a break. The focus is on your relief, not a clinical care plan. Your caregiver is trained and reliable, but the purpose is different. It's about you getting rest and your parent having someone attentive.
Yes. We ask detailed questions about your parent's personality, what they enjoy, any mobility or memory concerns, dietary needs, and what would make you feel confident leaving. Then we match someone with the right experience and temperament. We've placed caregivers across all New Britain neighborhoods and we know the logistics of getting people where they need to be.
We have backup coverage. We don't leave you stranded. If your caregiver needs a day off or gets sick, we either provide a trained backup we've already briefed, or we reschedule your respite day. You get reliable coverage so you can plan your break with confidence.
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Private Duty Aides — New Britain, CT
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