Short stays with the same care our residents get every day.
A private room, home-cooked meals, medication help and caregivers awake all night, for a few days or a few weeks, so family caregivers can rest, travel or recover.
A break for the caregiver, a good stay for the guest
Caring for a parent or spouse at home is a full-time job with no cover. Respite care is the cover: a planned, short stay in our home while you take a holiday, have surgery, handle an emergency or simply sleep.
Respite guests get everything long-term residents get: a private bedroom, three meals at the family table, help with personal care and medications, activities and company, and a caregiver awake through the night.
How we do it
Book the dates
Tell us when and for how long. Stays depend on room availability, so ask early when you can.
A short assessment
We review medications, routines and preferences with you so the stay feels familiar from day one.
Settle in
Bring a few familiar things. We keep you updated and hand back detailed notes when you return.
Respite is also a way to meet us
Many long-term residents began with a respite stay. It lets your loved one and your family see how the home runs before making a bigger decision.
Common questions
What is respite care?
Respite care is a short, planned stay in our home so a family caregiver can take a break, travel, recover from surgery or handle an emergency. Your loved one gets the same private room, meals and round-the-clock care as our long-term residents.
How long can a respite stay be?
Stays are usually from a few days to a few weeks, depending on room availability. Contact us with your dates and we will let you know what is possible.
What should we bring for a respite stay?
Current medication list and medications in their original containers, comfortable clothing for the length of the stay, toiletries, and a few familiar items such as photos or a favourite blanket. We will send a full checklist once the stay is booked.
Do you accept Medicaid?
Yes. We accept private pay and Medicaid. Medicaid is accepted after four years of private pay under a private-pay agreement, which is a common arrangement in Washington adult family homes. Ask us and we will walk you through how it works for your situation.
The best way to know is to visit.
Tours are by appointment. Meet the caregivers, see the rooms and stay for a cup of coffee.