Respite Care in Thompson, 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 200, the way your mom kept asking the same questions and you kept answering, your jaw tight the whole meal. That night you realized you haven’t slept through in weeks, that you’re the one managing her medications, her appointments at Day Kimball, the house, everything. Respite Care gives you back the permission to step away without guilt.
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Your sister noticed it at Thanksgiving, sitting around the table near Route 200, the way your mom kept asking the same questions and you kept answering, your jaw tight the whole meal. That night you realized you haven’t slept through in weeks, that you’re the one managing her medications, her appointments at Day Kimball, the house, everything. Respite Care gives you back the permission to step away without guilt.
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Respite Care is time away from caregiving while someone trained and trustworthy is in your home with your parent or family member. You’re not abandoning them, and they’re not alone. You get to breathe.
On a typical day, our caregiver handles meals, medication reminders, personal care, light housekeeping, companionship, errands, and just being present. You get to run errands without your phone in your pocket. You get to sit without planning the next task. You get your evening back.
Thompson families often turn to us after a discharge from Day Kimball Hospital when the medical piece is handled but the daily care load is still crushing. We’re nurse-founded, which means we understand what burnout actually looks like and how to spot when a family needs to step back before something breaks.
Our founder spent years in nursing seeing families do everything themselves because they felt guilty asking for help. We don’t make you feel that way. Needing a break is not a failure, it’s survival.
We don’t just send someone to your door. We talk with you about your parent’s personality, what matters to them, what time of day is hardest for you. Then we match carefully and stay involved if things need to shift.
Respite Care plans aren’t set in stone. If your parent’s needs change or your schedule shifts, you call us, not a 1-800 number in another state. We’re here.
We know the Day Kimball discharge process, the Thompson providers, the roads and neighborhoods. We’re not learning your area while you’re learning to trust 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 Thompson 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 caregiver comes to your home for a few hours or a full day to handle the things you've been handling: meals, medication reminders, bathing or personal care if needed, household tasks, and companionship. If your parent needs to get to an appointment, we handle that. If they just need someone to sit with them while you take a walk, we do that too. You set the schedule and priorities.
We can usually start within a few days of your call. We'll need to gather some information about your parent's situation, do a brief in-home assessment, and match a caregiver who fits. If you're coming home from Day Kimball with discharge paperwork and you're already overwhelmed, let us know the timeline and we'll move fast.
Respite Care is private pay, which means you pay directly rather than billing insurance. That gives you more flexibility in scheduling and fewer approval hoops. We can discuss rates and what fits your budget. Many families find it's worth the investment when it prevents caregiver collapse.
Home health aides typically come because there's a medical order from a doctor, and insurance pays. Respite Care is about giving you a break from caregiving, not replacing medical care. You decide when you need it and for how long. If your parent also needs medical services, those are separate.
Yes. We ask about your parent's personality, what they like to talk about, whether they prefer a male or female caregiver, how mobile they are, any specific needs around medications or routines. Then we bring someone we think will actually work for your family, not just whoever is available.
We back you up. If your regular caregiver gets sick or can't make a shift, we have other trained caregivers ready to step in. We'll call you as soon as we know there's a change so you're not left hanging. We're small enough to care and organized enough to have a plan.
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Private Duty Aides — Thompson, CT
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