Respite Scheduled Short Stay

What We Can Provide

• A scheduled stay from one to six weeks for the one you care for
• Temporary relief from the demands of care giving
• Peace of mind knowing the one you care for is in a safe, homelike environment

Services

• 24-hour skilled nursing care
• Dietetic services for special diets
• Hair dresser
• Newspaper (billed separately)

Other Amenities

• Physical and occupational therapy
• Physician services
• Recreational activities
• Social work services, as needed
• Speech pathology
• Telephone (billed separately)
• Television

Our Program

We recognize that the care of a chronically ill or disabled person is very demanding.
Our program:

• Makes continued care at home possible
• Provides an environment that encourages independence
• Recognizes your needs as a care giver

Respite Care Uses

Our respite care provides:

• A care giver's brief hospitalization
• A care giver's need for a break from the responsibility of providing care
• A care giver's need to be out of town

Planning a Short Stay

The following information is necessary for participation in the Short Stay (respite) Program:

• A home visit / assessment by staff
• A medical form completed by your physician
• An application for admission
• A signed admission agreement
• Financial information

To discuss your respite needs, please call our Admissions Coordinator at 585-243-7209, or by fax at 585-243-7999.