When should respite care be used?

Many family caregivers use respite care services when going on vacation. Others use them when they feel they could benefit from a break or time away from caregiving.

How often can you use respite care?

Respite care can be used whenever you feel you need it.

How many hours of respite care are you allowed?

Respite stays are overnight stays that can vary from a few days to a month or even longer. Time frames vary by community. Some communities require a minimum length of 7 to 14 days. Contact each specific Cascade Living Group community to confirm the required length of stay.

What are the advantages of out-of-home respite care versus in-home respite care?

In-home respite care is convenient because the professional comes to the house, learns the home and becomes familiar with the family routine. But for those who need complicated medical assistance, it is often best to look at a temporary respite care option outside the home, where the community is likely better equipped to manage health or emergency issues.

What services are included in respite care?

The services available to full-time community residents are also available to respite guests: 24/7 support with personal care such as bathing or medication management, activities, specialized memory care if needed, meals, and more.

How much is respite care?

The cost will depend on the services you need. Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid may not cover this type of service, so talk to your provider right away. Or call our community relations associates at the Cascade Living Group community nearest you.

Respite Care, Defined.

Respite care — or short-term stays — are designed for those caring for aging loved ones who may be going on vacation or who may simply need a respite from caregiving to refresh and rejuvenate. Respite stays are also an option for anyone who could benefit from more recovery time after surgery or other medical procedures.

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The Benefits of Respite Care.

For caregivers, respite stays can prevent exhaustion and caregiver burnout. They benefit loved ones by providing them with variety, stimulation and a welcome change of routine.

For Caregivers

Rest and Relaxation
Renewed Energy
Opportunities for Socializing
Travel and Time Away

For Loved Ones

Care in a Nurturing Environment
Access to Activities and Events
Socialization
A Taste of Community Life

Try the Lifestyle Before Committing.

Whether it’s in an assisted living or memory care community, or a skilled nursing/rehabilitation center, short-term respite care provides a great opportunity to try the lifestyle offered at the community before making a full-time commitment. Respite care guests can sample all the services and amenities available to residents, and many find themselves so pleased with their stay that they become full-time residents.

Asked. Answered.

You’ve got questions about elderly respite care. We’ve got answers. For anything we don’t cover, you can call the Cascade Living Group community nearest you. Find a community.

Respite care was perfect for recovery after surgery with physical therapy available on site. Caregiver to patient ratio is good, and many are long time employees. Also, 24-hour nursing in house. I would give Alpine Way five stars.

—Mary Lepingwell, Respite resident at Alpine Way

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