Respite Care in Preston, 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 notices at Thanksgiving dinner that your mom isn’t tracking the conversation like she used to, and suddenly you’re the one researching care options instead of enjoying the meal. You’ve been managing everything since her fall last spring, and the idea of letting someone else take a shift, even for an afternoon, feels both necessary and impossible. That’s where Respite Care comes in. We know Preston families, and we know what it costs to be the only one holding things together.
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Your sister notices at Thanksgiving dinner that your mom isn’t tracking the conversation like she used to, and suddenly you’re the one researching care options instead of enjoying the meal. You’ve been managing everything since her fall last spring, and the idea of letting someone else take a shift, even for an afternoon, feels both necessary and impossible. That’s where Respite Care comes in. We know Preston families, and we know what it costs to be the only one holding things together.
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Respite Care is time off for you. It’s having a trained caregiver come to your home so you can step away, knowing your parent or family member is receiving the same care and attention you’ve been providing alone. You’re not abandoning anything. You’re taking a breath so you can keep going.
On a typical day, your respite caregiver handles personal care, meal prep, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and companionship. They follow the routines you’ve set, watch for changes, and keep detailed notes. Whether it’s a few hours a week or a full day while you handle a doctor’s appointment of your own, respite care fills the gap so you’re not stretched past your limit.
Many Preston families come to us after a hospital stay at William W. Backus Hospital, when discharge plans assume someone’s home full-time to manage recovery. We’re nurse-founded, which means we understand medical needs from the inside, not just on paper. We know how to brief a caregiver properly so nothing falls through the cracks.
Our founder worked in hospitals and home care long enough to see families burning out while trying to do it all alone. We built this agency knowing what caregiver burnout actually looks like and how to prevent it. We don’t use the word lightly when we say we get it.
We spend time understanding your parent’s personality, habits, and needs before we send anyone. A good respite match isn’t just about skills, it’s about fit. We brief every caregiver thoroughly so your family’s routines stay intact and you’re not managing a transition.
If something changes or you need to adjust the schedule, you reach a real person who knows your situation. We don’t disappear after the paperwork is signed. You can call with concerns, and we respond.
We’re local to your community and familiar with discharge protocols at William W. Backus Hospital. We know the neighborhoods in Preston, the drives to Norwich and Ledyard, and what neighbors typically do to support families. That local knowledge matters.
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 Preston 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
Personal care like bathing, dressing, and toileting. Meal prep and eating together. Medication reminders and management. Light housekeeping and laundry. Companionship and conversation. Doctors' appointments if needed. We also keep detailed notes about how your parent did, any concerns, and how they spent the time. You're not guessing what happened while you were away.
Many families need to start within days of coming home. We can often arrange initial care within one week of your call, depending on your schedule and our current availability. We work with the hospital's discharge team when needed and can review any discharge notes or care instructions you have. The sooner we understand the medical picture, the faster we can match and train the right caregiver.
Respite care is typically a private pay service, meaning you cover the cost directly. Some long-term care insurance plans do include respite benefits, so it's worth checking your policy. We can work with you on scheduling and rates to fit what you can manage. We're honest about cost because we know you're already stretched thin.
Home health aides are usually ordered by a doctor and covered partly by insurance for post-hospital or skilled-care situations. Respite care is what you arrange when you need a break from the caregiving role, whether or not there's a medical order. Respite gives you permission to step away, while home health fills a clinical need. Many families use both, depending on the situation.
Yes. We ask detailed questions about your parent's health, personality, daily routine, and what matters most to them. Then we match a caregiver who fits that picture and brief them thoroughly before the first visit. If it's not working after a visit or two, we make a change. The match has to feel right for both your parent and you.
We find a backup from our team who knows your parent's care plan, or we reschedule if that works better for you. We don't leave you hanging. You'll hear from us directly about any changes, and we give you as much notice as possible. Reliability matters because you're counting on that time off.
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