Respite Care in Lewiston, Maine
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What respite can cost in Lewiston
Respite is short-term relief for a family caregiver. No survey prices it on its own, so the estimates below are worked out from Lewiston, ME prices for in-home care, adult day and assisted living.
- In-home respite: about $44/hour from the local in-home care median at 44 hours a week. Roughly $355 for an 8-hour day, or $1,773 for a 40-hour week.
- Adult day respite: about $124/day (monthly adult-day median ÷ 20 program days), or about $620 for a five-day week.
- Short stay in assisted living: about $272/day (local assisted-living monthly ÷ 30), or about $1,904 for a week. Communities often bill a higher short-stay rate; ask before booking.
Each figure divides a local monthly median into hours or days. More on our methodology page.
Providers offering respite care in Lewiston
No providers in Lewiston, ME currently carry an official respite care service flag.
Respite Care is offered by some licensed providers rather than by a separate kind of facility.
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Lewiston, in Androscoggin County, has about 38,324 residents. About 7,031 of them (18%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $55,393.
Source: US Census Bureau- SeniorsPlus(207) 795-4010seniorsplus.org
Area Agency on Aging serving this city.
- Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
- Maine State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
- Maine’s Aging & Disability Resource Centers1-877-353-3771maine4a.org
Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.
- Lewiston VA Clinicva.gov
Multi-Specialty Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Lewiston.
- Elderly and Adults with Disabilities WaiverOfficial program page
Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.
National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.
Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →
Questions families ask
We don't have enough local data for Lewiston, ME yet to publish reliable FAQs. Check back as we add providers and cost data.
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