Respite Care at Home in Palm Beach and Martin County
Respite care gives family caregivers a break while a trained caregiver looks after your loved one at home. Accountable Home Care, Inc. is a locally family-owned and operated, licensed nurse registry in Palm Beach Gardens, serving families since 2014. We refer screened, licensed CNAs and home health aides for short-term, non-medical respite care, so you can rest, work or travel knowing your loved one is safe.
Caring for a loved one and need a break?
Tell a care coordinator when you need coverage, whether it is a few hours, a weekend or a trip. There is no long-term contract.
What Is Respite Care?
Respite care is temporary care that steps in for a family caregiver. It can be planned, such as a weekly afternoon off, or arranged when something comes up, such as a doctor appointment of your own or a family emergency. Your loved one stays in their own home and keeps their routine.
How Respite Care Works
A few hours a week
Many families schedule a regular block of four or more hours, once or twice a week, to run errands, see friends, go to appointments or simply rest.
A full day or a night off
A caregiver can cover a whole day, or stay overnight so you can get a full night of sleep.
Weekends, vacations and travel
Going out of town for a wedding, a vacation or to visit family? Caregivers can cover a weekend or several days, including 24-hour care while you are away.
When the family caregiver is sick or recovering
If you have surgery, get sick or need time to recover, respite care keeps your loved one cared for until you are ready to step back in.
What a Respite Caregiver Helps With
Your respite caregiver follows the routine you set and the personalized care plan you create with us, so your loved one gets the same care you give:
- Bathing, dressing and grooming, toileting and incontinence care
- Safe transfers and walking to help prevent falls
- Meals, snacks and hydration
- Medication reminders
- Companionship, walks, games and hobbies
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Rides to appointments and errands
Respite Care for Dementia Caregivers
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia can be especially draining, because they often need supervision all day and sometimes through the night. Respite caregivers trained in dementia care keep a steady routine and use calm redirection, so your loved one stays comfortable while you take a break.
Signs You May Need Respite Care
- You feel tired, stressed or overwhelmed most days
- You are not sleeping well because of nighttime care
- You have stopped seeing friends or doing things you enjoy
- You are missing your own doctor appointments
- You feel short-tempered, sad or guilty
- Your own health is getting worse
These are common signs of caregiver burnout. Taking regular breaks is not selfish. It helps you keep caring for your loved one longer.
Paying for Respite Care
- Long-term care insurance: many policies pay for in-home care, including respite care. Our care navigators can help you start a claim. See the long-term care insurance policies we work with.
- Veterans benefits: eligible veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for help paying for care at home. See veteran home care.
- Private pay: many families pay privately. See how much home care costs.
Common Questions About Respite Care
Is respite care medical care? No. Our caregivers provide non-medical help with daily living, safety and companionship. Your loved one’s doctors continue to manage their medical care.
What is the minimum number of hours? We match caregivers for four to 24 hours a day. Tell us the schedule you have in mind, and we will talk through your options.
Can we use respite care only once in a while? Yes. Some families schedule respite care every week, and others call when they have a trip or an appointment.
How do I prepare my loved one? Introduce the caregiver as a friend or helper, share their routine and preferences with us, and consider a shorter first visit while you are home.
How much does respite care cost? The national average for non-medical home care is about $35 per hour. Your rate depends on your loved one’s personalized care plan. See how much home care costs, or call a care team member to ask about rates.
Respite Care Near You
We refer caregivers for in-home respite care in Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, Jupiter Island, Tequesta, Juno Beach, North Palm Beach, Singer Island, Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Lantana, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Hobe Sound, Stuart and Palm City, along with the rest of Palm Beach and Martin County.
Take a Break. We Will Be Here.
Call (561) 320-0055 or schedule a free in-home assessment. Tell us about your loved one and when you need a break, and we will help you plan respite care that fits your family.