Respite Care serves as the support provided by a professional carer, allowing a regular caregiver to take a break. Taking a break is essential for all caregivers, yet finding time can be challenging. Respite Care is specifically designed to offer relief, enabling caregivers to take regular breaks or providing temporary cover in case of emergencies.

Common reasons for requiring Respite Care include:

  • Covering for a regular caregiver

  • Transitioning home after hospitalization

  • Recovering from surgery or accidents

Our trained Care Workers aim to maintain continuity of care while reducing stress and uncertainty as much as possible. We collaborate with you to ensure a smooth and secure transition when implementing Respite Care.

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Why Choose Respite Care?

At Greenvilla Care, we understand the importance of caregivers looking after themselves to provide the best care.

Our Respite Care service ensures personalized and dependable care for caregivers, offering the assurance that your loved one is professionally cared for, giving you the chance for personal time. Our Care Workers seamlessly fit into your routine, providing needed support and reassurance.

During emergencies, Respite Care offers short-term assistance for your recovery, and for extended support, some opt for a Live-in Carer during illness or surgery, ensuring 24/7 care availability.

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What is included in Respite Care?

Our Respite Care service offers ongoing home support provided by Carers specially trained through our Academy. Whether you require consistent care like Personal Care, specialized services such as our Dementia Care, or simply seek Companion Care while your primary caregiver takes a break, we’re here to assist.

Rehabilitation

We assist in transitioning post-surgery or hospital stays until you or your loved one regain strength. Our Respite Care offers round-the-clock assistance if required.

Daily Hygiene

Respite Care for seniors or individuals with disabilities can aid with daily hygiene tasks like bathing, dressing, and grooming when the regular caregiver takes a break.

Meal Preparation

Respite Care can involve meal preparation as needed. Our Carers accommodate your preferences and assist in maintaining a nutritious and consistent diet.

Medical Support

Our care monitoring app tracks medication schedules, ensuring you or your loved one stay on track even when the primary caregiver is away, maintaining consistent medication routines.

Social Support:

Whether it’s sharing a cup of tea, playing board games, or attending local events, our Carers offer companionship when the primary caregiver takes a break. This ensures continual company for you or your loved one.

Home Maintenance

From laundry to light cleaning tasks like dusting and vacuuming, our Carers ensure a tidy environment, making home living easier for you or your loved one.

Specialized Assistance

Our services cater to various conditions, including dementia, Parkinson’s, and MS, ensuring comprehensive support for clients with diverse healthcare needs.

What to expect from Respite Care at Home?

Our Home Respite Care service is delivered by a fully trained Professional Team dedicated to assisting your loved one and encouraging their independence.

From meal preparation to basic household chores, or simply offering companionship with a friendly visit, Greenvilla Care aims to simplify life.

What advantages does Home Respite Care offer?

Respite Care provides numerous advantages for both the caregiver and the care recipient.
Some of these benefits include:

Enhanced Wellness

Respite Care benefits both the primary caregiver and the care recipient, mitigating the risks of caregiver burnout and stress. This results in an overall improvement in the quality of care provided.

Customized Assistance

For individuals recuperating from accidents, surgeries, strokes, or hospital stays, Respite Care aids in facilitating the recovery process. We guarantee personalized support, ensuring comfort and safety during the rehabilitation period.

Maintain Independence

Home Respite Care empowers you or your loved one to maintain autonomy. Staying at home instead of relocating to a care facility or day care center allows you to retain control over your daily schedule and engagements.

Build Relationships

Opting for Respite Care at home grants the freedom to meet loved ones at your convenience, unrestricted by visiting hours. For primary caregivers, it offers a chance to prioritize other relationships, providing valuable personal time.

More Variety

Respite Care offers an opportunity for both the caregiver and care recipient to interact with new individuals and deviate from their typical routine. Sometimes, a change can be as refreshing as a break!

Consistent Care

Respite Care ensures essential continuity in caregiving. This guarantees peace of mind, assuring that you or your loved one will receive proper care even in the absence of the regular caregiver.

Better relationships

Taking breaks fosters a healthy relationship and offers vital rejuvenation. Respite Care grants regular caregivers essential personal time, alleviating potential frustration or resentment that could accumulate over time.

Personal Life

Long-term caregivers often struggle to allocate time for personal pursuits. Through Respite Care, caregivers can continue hobbies and interests, allowing them more personal time beyond caregiving duties.

Choosing to opt for Respite Care

While acknowledging the need for regular caregivers to take a break from their multifaceted responsibilities, seeking help can be daunting. Our Care Team organizes pre-meetings and is trained to reassure and build confidence, ensuring a seamless transition.

Planning and choice are pivotal in Respite Care. Our Team assesses your needs and tailors a care plan to your situation. Common reasons our clients choose our Respite Care include:

Live-in Respite Care

For continuous support in the absence of a regular caregiver, 24-hour Respite Care ensures ongoing care for you or your loved one.

Temporary Live-in Respite Care is essential during extended periods when the regular caregiver is away, such as holidays or unexpected circumstances. A temporary Carer resides in your home during this time.

This setup offers round-the-clock assistance, especially beneficial if your loved one needs nighttime support, like late-night incontinence care for seniors.

 

Contact your local Greenvilla Care Team for further discussion if you require Live-in Respite Care.

 

Dementia Respite Care

24-hour Respite Care ensures continuous essential support in the absence of the regular caregiver.

Temporary Live-in Respite Care is crucial during extended periods when the primary caregiver is away due to holidays or unforeseen circumstances. A temporary Carer resides in your home, offering assistance at any time, including nighttime care.

Contact your local GreenVilla Care Team for Live-in Respite Care inquiries.

Dementia Respite Care offers relief for caregivers facing the challenges of caring for individuals with dementia. This service allows caregivers time away from home, which can be utilized for personal activities or attending support groups.

 

Our Care Workers, trained in dementia care, provide Physical and Emotional Support, including Personal Care and Companionship. They are also available to lend an ear and offer support to the regular caregiver if needed.

 

Emergency Respite Care

Caring for a loved one with advanced dementia can be incredibly challenging for a caregiver, especially when communication becomes difficult due to their age or advanced condition.

Dementia Respite Care provides caregivers with valuable personal time, whether once or several times a week. This time can be utilized in various ways, from relaxing at a local café to participating in a dementia support group.

Emergency Respite Care, designed for urgent situations, supports individuals dealing with unforeseen healthcare issues post-hospital discharge or when primary caregivers are temporarily unavailable due to accidents, sudden illnesses, or other reasons.

 

Contact your local Greenvilla Care Team for further assistance and support options.

 

 

Cost of Respite Care

The pricing for Home Respite Care is tailored to your specific needs. Our team collaborates with you to create a personalized care plan aligned with your requirements, routine, and financial considerations.

Use our cost calculator for insights into the pricing of Respite Care.

 

Contact us to schedule a no-obligation, complimentary home visit for a detailed discussion regarding your specific needs.

Frequently asked questions

About our Respite Services

What is Respite Care?
Respite Care involves a professional Carer providing temporary support for the regular caregiver. It comes in various forms, both within and outside the home. At Greenvilla Care, our Respite Care primarily offers breaks to primary caregivers from their routine responsibilities. We ensure uninterrupted care and cater to the needs of the individual receiving care while their regular caregiver is absent. Contact your nearby Greenvilla Care Team to discover more about how we can assist you.

 

What does Respite Care cover?
Respite Care encompasses all facets of our Home Care services. Additionally, it extends to Live-in Care, where a Carer resides in your or your loved one’s home, offering round-the-clock care. Our Care Workers assist with various daily tasks, including bathroom assistance, meal preparation, and accompanying on day outings.

 

In what ways can Respite Care benefit me?
Engaging a well-trained Care Worker to assist your loved one allows regular caregivers the essential opportunity for personal time. Caregiver burnout is a significant concern for many, and Respite Care serves as a valuable means of preserving your own well-being while ensuring optimal care for your loved one.

 

What does a home visit for Respite Care entail?
A home visit for Respite Care involves arranging a free visit from our local Team to discuss your loved one’s care needs and preferences. This initial meeting aims to create a personalized care plan, ensuring tailored care delivery. Whether it’s your first time seeking care or as a regular caregiver, our local Teams are available for guidance. Find your local Team to start the process.

 

What are the different Respite Care options?
A variety of Respite Care options exist, and not all involve staying at your own home. The choice of care should primarily align with your specific needs. At Greenvilla Care, our focus lies in providing Respite Care within your residence to maintain continuity and independence. Various types of Respite Care encompass:

  • Respite day centres: These centers offer activities, social interactions, meals, and more. Visiting before the respite period helps staff understand the person needing care, providing reassurance to the primary caregiver. Some centers cater to specific needs like dementia care.
  • Residential respite care homes: Care homes provide diverse expertise, such as nursing homes and dementia care homes. These homes offer Respite Care services in residential settings, facilitating interactions with others. However, securing immediate respite space can be challenging, although some homes accept advance bookings.
  • Respite Care at Home: Home Care and Respite Live-in Care options allow uninterrupted quality care at home. Live-in Care, particularly for those with the caregiver residing in the same place, offers constant care availability.
  • Other Options: Some opt for staying temporarily with others for Respite Care, supported by initiatives like Shared Lives Plus. This scheme pairs individuals needing short-term care with compatible hosts or Carers. Visit Shared Lives Plus for further details on services in your area.

 

About Respite Care Cost

How much does it cost?
The expenses for Respite Care differ based on the required care type, frequency of visits, and geographical location. To obtain a personalized quote without any obligations, locate your nearby Team for further details.


Who covers the expenses for Respite Care?
The funding for Respite Care differs based on individual circumstances. If supported by the council or a charity, it undergoes testing like other care services. Otherwise, it can be self-funded. Both the caregiver and the individual receiving care must undergo an assessment through the government’s website for the local council to consider funding Respite Care.

You can also self-fund Respite Care by directly organizing it with a care provider like Greenvilla Care. Upon contacting us, we’ll evaluate your requirements, devise a care plan, and provide cost details. Locate your nearby Greenvilla Care Team to initiate the process.

Can taking a break from Respite Care impact my benefits?
For regular caregivers seeking respite, there are guidelines concerning the entitlement to carer allowance. Generally, you can receive a carer allowance for a maximum of four weeks within six months if you take time off from caregiving. It’s advisable to consult with social services before arranging Respite Care to clarify any specific details. 

 

 

About GreenVilla Care

How do you compare to an agency?
Agencies lack regulation and cannot assure quality. Our services are fully regulated and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We offer extensive and exclusive training for our Care Workers, which private and agency Carers do not receive. Moreover, our central support guarantees uninterrupted care by providing replacements if your Care Worker is unavailable due to illness or absence.

Where can I find Respite Care near me?
We offer care services throughout the Southern region of England. Locate your nearby Team.

How is RespiteCare monitored?

Our Respite Care  services comply with CQC regulations, ensuring personalized care and your safety. Additionally, our partnership with Birdie’s advanced care technology allows us to digitally monitor assistance. Through the Birdie Family app, with your consent, you and your loved ones can easily access complete care visibility, providing added reassurance about the quality of care received.