Respite Care in Westport, 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 she visited your mom at the house on Maple Avenue. She said quietly, ‘You look exhausted.’ That’s when you realized you hadn’t slept through the night in four months. Respite Care means someone trained comes to your home so you can actually rest, and it’s not abandonment, it’s survival.
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You got the call from your sister after she visited your mom at the house on Maple Avenue. She said quietly, ‘You look exhausted.’ That’s when you realized you hadn’t slept through the night in four months. Respite Care means someone trained comes to your home so you can actually rest, and it’s not abandonment, it’s survival.
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Respite Care is a caregiver taking over so you can step away without worry. We send someone into your home for a few hours, a full day, or overnight. They’re there to handle the care tasks you’ve been doing alone, whatever those are for your family. You get to sleep, leave the house, sit quietly, or just breathe.
On a typical day, that caregiver handles bathing, dressing, meals, medication reminders, mobility support, and companionship. They follow your parent’s routine exactly as you’ve set it up. They watch for changes, keep notes, and report back to you. You come home to someone who knows what happened and has your parent settled and safe.
We’re nurse-founded, which means we understand the medical side and the emotional side of what you’re carrying. Many families come to us after discharge from Norwalk Hospital, needing structured coverage while they figure out their next steps. That foundation in nursing means we don’t just send a person, we send someone trained to notice when something’s off and to respect the weight of what you’ve been doing.
Our founder was a nurse who watched families dissolve under invisible pressure. We don’t use the word ‘burden’ about you because you’re not one. We built this service to give you permission to rest without guilt, and we mean that.
We don’t just send someone. We listen to what your parent needs, what worries you most, and who might be the right fit. We show up on the first day with everything written down and we watch how it goes.
Plans change. Your parent has a bad day. The caregiver gets sick. You call us and we answer, and we problem-solve with you, not at you. That’s part of the service.
We know Norwalk Hospital’s discharge process. We know Westport streets and neighborhoods. We know the doctors and facilities you’re already working with. That familiarity means faster, smarter care.
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 Westport 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 the hours you choose. They handle personal care like bathing, dressing, and grooming. They prepare meals, manage medications, help with mobility, and keep your parent company. They keep simple notes on how the day went, any changes you should know about, and what they did. You don't come home to tasks undone, you come home to someone who already handled them.
We typically start within 24 to 48 hours of your call, depending on availability and what your parent needs. If you're coming home from Norwalk Hospital and need coverage right away, call us before discharge if you can. We've worked with their discharge team and can move fast. If it's urgent, we'll help you find a solution that same day.
Respite Care is private pay in most cases, meaning you cover the cost directly. Some long-term care insurance policies include respite benefits, so check your policy. Medicare covers respite care only under very specific hospice situations. We're honest about the cost upfront and work with families on scheduling to fit their budget.
Home health aides are typically ordered by a doctor for medical recovery or ongoing skilled needs, often covered by insurance. Respite Care is for the caregiver to take a break, and you arrange it directly with us. The difference is usually why it's being ordered and who pays, not the tasks themselves. We can help you understand which fits your situation.
Yes. We listen to who your parent is, what they need, and what matters most to them. We listen to what worries you. Then we match you with someone who fits those needs and who your parent is comfortable with. If it's not working after the first visit, we adjust and try again.
We let you know as soon as we know. We don't leave you hanging. We find a backup from our team, brief them on your parent's routine, and make sure the day still happens. You're not scrambling at the last minute. We take that stress off your shoulders.
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Private Duty Aides — Westport, CT
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