Respite Care in Somers, 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 it at Thanksgiving, sitting around the table near Route 190. Mom was there but not really there, and you looked exhausted. You’re doing everything, and you need someone to step in so you can breathe, without feeling guilty about it.
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Your sister noticed it at Thanksgiving, sitting around the table near Route 190. Mom was there but not really there, and you looked exhausted. You’re doing everything, and you need someone to step in so you can breathe, without feeling guilty about it.
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Respite Care means someone comes to your home so you can take a break. It’s not medical nursing. It’s a trained caregiver who stays with your parent or family member while you go to a doctor’s appointment, run errands, sleep through the night, or just sit quietly for an hour. You’re not abandoning anyone. You’re getting the rest you need so you can keep showing up.
On a typical day, your respite caregiver arrives, gets a full briefing about medications, routines, preferences, and any changes from the last visit. They prepare meals, help with personal care, manage light housekeeping, stay alert for any concerns, and keep detailed notes about how your family member did. You come home knowing exactly what happened and that your parent or spouse was safe and comfortable the whole time.
Somers families often call us right after a discharge from Rockville General Hospital, when the medical piece is done but the day-to-day care feels impossible. We’re nurse-founded, which means we understand what happens after the hospital sends someone home, and we know how to brief a caregiver so they catch things early. We’ve been on the other side of exhaustion ourselves.
We started this because we watched family members burn out doing everything themselves. As nurses, we know what burnout looks like and why it matters. When you call us for respite care, you’re talking to people who’ve sat in your chair.
We don’t just send someone over. We match based on what your family actually needs, spend time getting to know your parent’s routines and preferences, and our caregiver arrives knowing the details that matter. You’re not training someone on the fly while you’re already exhausted.
Respite care plans change. Someone gets sick, a medication shifts, your parent has a fall. You call us, and we’re here to adjust quickly. You’re not navigating changes alone or starting over with a new agency.
We know Rockville General Hospital, we know Somers neighborhoods and what families face here, and we’re not a call center in another state. When you need respite care fast after a hospital discharge, we can move quickly because we’re here.
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 Somers 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
A respite caregiver arrives at your home and stays for the hours you've arranged. They help with personal care like bathing and dressing, prepare meals, do light housekeeping and laundry, manage medications and medication reminders, provide companionship and keep your family member engaged, and stay alert for any changes or concerns. They keep detailed notes so you know exactly how your parent spent their day. The focus is on comfort, safety, and keeping your family member's routine as normal as possible while you take a real break.
If you call us before discharge or within a day or two after, we can usually have respite care in place within 3 to 5 business days. We work with hospital discharge planners and we know the documents you'll need. If your situation is urgent, we prioritize getting a caregiver matched and briefed fast. The sooner you call, the sooner we can help.
Respite care is private pay. Medicare doesn't cover it, and most insurance plans don't either. We keep our rates honest and transparent so you know what to expect. If your parent receives Medicaid, there may be options available depending on their plan, so we recommend asking. What we can do is help you plan and budget for respite care, because getting a break is worth it.
Home health aides are sent by an agency covered under insurance or Medicare for skilled medical care. Respite care is different. You hire us privately to give you a break, and the caregiver focuses on companionship, personal care, meals, and keeping your parent comfortable. There's no medical component and no insurance paperwork. If your parent already has a home health aide through insurance, respite care can supplement those hours so you get true time off.
Yes. We spend time learning about your parent, their temperament, what matters to them, any mobility needs, dietary preferences, and what triggers stress or comfort. Then we match a caregiver who fits. A good match means your parent feels safe and your caregiver knows what to expect. This is why we brief everyone thoroughly and why families come back to us, because the care actually works.
We have backup caregivers ready and we notify you as soon as we know someone can't make it. We don't leave families hanging. In most cases we can replace a caregiver quickly. Your care plan stays the same, the notes continue, and the transition happens smoothly. You're never starting over from scratch or scrambling to find coverage on your own.
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