What is Short-Term Respite Care?
Respite care for seniors is a short-term stay at an assisted living or memory care community ranging from one week to three months. Respite care is a wonderful option if your loved one is recovering from a hospital stay, needs care while the primary caregiver takes an extended vacation, or for a trial run of the assisted living/memory care community.
What Does Respite Care Include?
- Furnished studio apartment including bed linens and towels
- Three delicious meals per day
- Call system and pendant that alert 24/7 staff to guest needs
- Amenities like media center, fitness center, hair salon, library and beautiful grounds
- Assistance with medications and reminders
- Assistance with dressing, grooming, showering and more
- Our home health experts or our on-site outpatient therapists can also provide therapy with a doctor’s order.
More about Respite Care
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How Respite Care Helps.
Although some seniors may be shy at first, socializing in a new setting can help your loved one make new friends and connections with others who are in similar phases of life. Respite care is a per day rate that is all-inclusive with the residents care. The only things the resident needs to bring with them are their clothing and toiletries. (Toothbrush/paste, soaps, shampoos, etc.)
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Does insurance cover short-term respite care?
Our services are personalized to meet your individual needs. Therefore, assisted living and memory care rates can vary. We encourage you to contact our team for assistance in determining monthly costs based on your unique situation.
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How to reserve respite care at Brooks Bartram Campus.
We know that entrusting someone with your loved one during a vacation, holiday or unexpected travel can be stressful. We are here to make the reservation process as simple as possible for respite care. Your first step is to call our main office at (904) 528-3500. One of our team members will guide you through each step.
Staying in Touch
If your loved one is at Bartram Lakes or the Green House® Residences for respite care, you have the ability to check in at any time with a quick phone call directly to their room or to the front desk. You can also provide an emergency number for yourself and anyone else in case anything urgent arises. Respite care allows you and your loved one to build a relationship with a community that may become a long-term option as time progresses.
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