
Respite care is short-term or temporary home care that offers a much-needed break from your primary caregiver duties. With the support of an experienced care provider, you'll have time to focus on work, attend to personal tasks, and connect with other loved ones.
Respite care can also help recharge your batteries and reduce the risk of "caregiver burnout," which can occur when the stress and emotional strain of care responsibilities becomes overwhelming.
We offer flexible respite care planning and scheduling that’s customized specifically for your loved one and family.
Some of our offices across the country may discount hourly rates if you schedule on an ongoing, routine basis, or exceed a specified number of hours per week. In addition, your senior may qualify for coverage through their state’s Medicaid program or veteran’s care benefits. Some locations also accept long-term care insurance to help offset the cost of services.
When you choose Visiting Angels, we will create a personalized senior care plan to meet your loved one’s needs and respect your budget. Please note that in-home care expenses vary across the country and are based on your senior’s needs (check your local home care office for specific rates). Actual prices usually depend on the level of assistance your loved one needs and the town or city where they live.
When you contact your local home care office, a Visiting Angels care coordinator will set up a free home care consultation with you and your senior. The coordinator will develop a personalized home care plan and recommend a caregiver suited to your loved one’s needs.
Your loved one will receive compassionate, dedicated care—and you will gain peace of mind knowing they are safe.
No matter how overwhelmed, exhausted, or strained you become, you may resist the idea of respite care. This often stems from feelings of guilt. By hiring outside caregivers, you may feel you’ve failed your loved one in a time of great need.
Here’s another way of thinking about this issue: If you are constantly stressed and exhausted, you’ll be less patient with your loved one, more prone to mistakes, and at an ever-greater risk of total burnout. Respite services will make caregiving more manageable and give you time to care for yourself. Ultimately, that’s one of the best things you can do for your loved one.
You know your loved one better than anyone else. So, you might worry that a respite caregiver won’t provide the level of care you do. For our clients, that concern disappears when they see a Visiting Angels professional caregiver at work. We take extraordinary pride in our work, approaching clients with a remarkable level of care, respect, and compassion.
Helpful resource: What Are Qualities of a Visiting Angels Caregiver?
Caregiving is extraordinarily personal. Every care recipient has unique needs, limitations, and preferences, so it’s important that care is customized on a person-to-person basis. We will personalize your loved one’s services and match them with a caregiver to support their needs.
Respite services, like other types of home care, are typically provided by the hour. While hourly rates and minimum visit lengths will vary from agency to agency, this will give you financial flexibility when scheduling care. Most agencies will happily work with you to minimize care costs where possible.