Respite Care in New London, 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.
You got the call from your sister after Thanksgiving dinner, right there in someone’s living room on Bank Street. She’d noticed your mom hadn’t changed clothes in three days, and the medication bottles were piling up on the kitchen counter. You’re doing everything, and you hadn’t realized how much until someone from outside the house said it out loud. That’s when you need Respite Care, and we’re here in New London to make sure you can actually take that break.
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You got the call from your sister after Thanksgiving dinner, right there in someone’s living room on Bank Street. She’d noticed your mom hadn’t changed clothes in three days, and the medication bottles were piling up on the kitchen counter. You’re doing everything, and you hadn’t realized how much until someone from outside the house said it out loud. That’s when you need Respite Care, and we’re here in New London to make sure you can actually take that break.
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Respite Care is a caregiver taking over so you can step away. Not a nurse checking vitals. Not a medical intervention. A trained person in your home, handling the daily tasks, the appointments, the meal prep, the company, the worry. You leave knowing your parent is safe and cared for, and you can finally breathe.
On a typical day, our respite caregiver might help with breakfast, medication reminders, light housekeeping, a walk around the neighborhood, or just sitting with your parent while you go to an appointment or take three hours for yourself. Some families use respite care weekly. Others need it after a crisis. The rhythm depends on you.
Many New London families come to us right after a stay at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, when discharge means going home but you’re not sure you can manage alone. We’re nurse-founded, which means we understand what actually needs to happen after a hospital discharge, and we know how to brief a caregiver so your parent feels comfortable and you feel supported.
We started this because we watched family members doing everything, sleeping poorly, missing their own lives. You shouldn’t have to choose between your parent’s care and your own health. Respite Care isn’t indulgent, it’s necessary. We get that.
We don’t just send someone. We listen to what your parent needs, who they connect with, what their day looks like. Then we match a caregiver and spend time making sure everyone’s on the same page before day one. That preparation changes everything.
If your parent’s needs change mid-week, if a caregiver gets sick, if something unexpected comes up, you call us and we figure it out. You’re not managing a service alone while you’re already exhausted.
We’re here. We know the neighborhoods, the streets, the hospitals. We work with Lawrence + Memorial Hospital regularly and understand what families are dealing with when they come home. That proximity matters when you need someone fast.
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 London 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
It depends on your parent's needs and your schedule. A respite caregiver might help with meals, medications, grooming, light housekeeping, errands, doctor's appointments, or just companionship and activities. They're there to handle the day-to-day so you don't have to. We work with you to figure out what matters most and what will actually give you a real break.
We typically start within a few days of your first call. If you're coming home from the hospital and need support right away, tell us that, and we'll prioritize matching and briefing a caregiver. Hospital discharges are stressful, and we know you need help fast. We've worked with Lawrence + Memorial families enough to move quickly without cutting corners.
Respite Care is private pay in most situations. Medicare and insurance plans rarely cover it, which is why we're transparent about cost from the start. We price fairly because we know what it costs to live. If you have questions about whether your specific situation might qualify for coverage, we're happy to talk through it with you.
Home health aides are typically ordered by a doctor after a hospital stay or medical event, and insurance may cover part of the cost. Respite Care is different, it's about giving you a break so you don't burn out, and it's not tied to a medical order. A respite caregiver handles daily living tasks and companionship. Both are valuable, they just serve different purposes.
Yes. We ask detailed questions about who your parent is, what they like, what makes them comfortable, and what you need most. Then we match a caregiver who fits. If it's not working, we talk and adjust. We're in New London, we know the community, and we take matching seriously because the right fit changes the whole experience.
We have a network of trained caregivers and backup coverage so you're not left hanging. If your regular caregiver can't make a scheduled visit, we work to place someone from our team or find a match quickly. You shouldn't have to scramble or cancel your own plans because of a scheduling problem. We handle it.
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