Respite Care in Norwich, 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 noticed it at Thanksgiving, sitting around the table near the Norwich Free Academy campus. Your mom looked smaller somehow, and your sister had that hollow exhaustion in her eyes, the kind that comes from doing everything alone. Respite Care is what we call it when someone steps in so your sister can actually sleep, shower, or just sit in silence for a few hours.
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You noticed it at Thanksgiving, sitting around the table near the Norwich Free Academy campus. Your mom looked smaller somehow, and your sister had that hollow exhaustion in her eyes, the kind that comes from doing everything alone. Respite Care is what we call it when someone steps in so your sister can actually sleep, shower, or just sit in silence for a few hours.
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Respite Care is temporary, in-home support that gives you a real break from caregiving. While you step away, a trained caregiver stays with your family member to handle meals, medication, mobility, companionship, and activities of daily living. You get a few hours or a full day back, and your parent or spouse gets consistent, one-on-one attention.
On a typical day, respite means your caregiver is present and focused entirely on your family member. They’ll help with bathing, dressing, meals, medications, and getting around the house safely. They’ll watch for changes in mood or health, keep you in the loop, and make sure nothing falls through the cracks while you’re away.
In Norwich, many families reach out to us right after a discharge from William W. Backus Hospital, when everything feels fragile and overwhelming. We’re nurse-founded, which means we understand what burnout actually feels like and how to build a care plan that protects both the person being cared for and you. We know the New London County system and the transition from hospital to home.
We started this work because we’ve lived it ourselves. You don’t need guilt on top of exhaustion. We believe taking a break is part of good care, not a failure of it.
We don’t just send someone over. We listen to what matters, brief the caregiver thoroughly, and stay reachable if things need to shift. You get continuity, not a revolving door.
We know Norwich, Montville, New London, and Groton. We know William W. Backus Hospital’s discharge protocols and how to pick up where hospital care ends. That local knowledge matters.
Whether it’s a few hours a week or a few days during a crisis, we work with your schedule. When your backup plan falls through, you can call us.
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 Norwich 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
Our caregiver handles all personal care: bathing, grooming, dressing, meals, and medication reminders. They stay alert to your family member's mood, appetite, and any physical changes. They might help with light household tasks that involve your family member, like tidying their room or doing laundry. Most importantly, they're present and attentive while you're gone, so you can truly step away without worrying.
We can often begin within a few days of discharge, sometimes sooner if you reach out right away. We'll coordinate with the hospital's discharge planner if you'd like, and we'll review any discharge instructions or new medications before your caregiver's first shift. The faster we start, the faster you get some relief and your family member gets into a routine.
Respite Care is private pay in most cases, meaning you cover the cost directly. Some long-term care insurance policies include a respite rider, so it's worth checking your plan. We're upfront about rates and flexible about scheduling. We also work with families on payment planning when possible.
Home health aides are typically ordered by a doctor and covered by Medicare or insurance for medical reasons like post-surgery recovery. Respite Care is what you arrange when you need a break and your family member is stable but needs supervision and support. Respite isn't tied to a medical event, it's about keeping you whole so you can keep caregiving for the long haul.
Yes. We ask detailed questions about your parent's personality, preferences, routines, and any quirks that matter. We listen to what you need too, whether that's someone talkative, quiet, experienced with a specific condition, or simply reliable and kind. We make the match thoughtfully and brief the caregiver so they arrive ready.
We have backup caregivers trained and ready. We'll call you as soon as we know there's a change, and we'll do our best to find continuity. We don't cancel on families unless it's genuinely unavoidable. You can always reach us if something feels off or you need to troubleshoot.
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Private Duty Aides — Norwich, CT
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