Respite Care at Monarch Communities®

Here at Monarch, we extend the same hospitality and compassionate care to our short-term guests as we do to our long-term residents. If you or a loved one require respite care for recuperation or to allow for a caregiving pause, we invite you to treat Monarch—the next generation of person-centric senior living—as a home away from home!

Respite care, as the name implies, is a short-term period of respite from caregiving duties benefitting two primary groups of people:

1. Seniors who require additional care during recovery – If you or a loved one have undergone surgery or suffered a serious illness/injury that requires additional medical attention, respite care is the perfect bridge on the road to recovery. Seniors can transfer from the hospital or rehabilitation center directly to the community where they will continue to receive care. We can help coordinate therapies – including physical, occupational, and speech – to make things easy and simple. So you can focus on your health and well-being.

2. Family caregivers – More and more people are assuming the role of primary caregiver for an aging loved one as an alternative to long-term care in a senior living community. But even caregivers need support from time to time. For families and friends looking for a brief break from their caregiving duties, respite care can not only be an answer but their sigh of relief knowing their loved ones are secure and getting cared for with extra attention, 24/7.

Other types of respite care include adult day care centers for older adults who live with family members that have daytime jobs and family responsibilities. You can also go the route of in-home care agencies, in which visiting health care providers perform tasks like housekeeping and meal preparation, allowing older adults to remain in the home safely for as long as possible. Support groups are also an option for those who just want to talk to people in similar situations.

Every family is unique. The right type of respite care for one household might not be the same for another, and that’s okay! What’s important is finding the right solution that suits you and your loved one’s situation.

Adults with special needs or older adults living with conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can also benefit from respite programs. However, we also know that dementia is a family disease. According to the CDC, family members assuming primary caregiver duties experience heightened risk of untreated burnout, leading to significantly worse physical and mental health outcomes for both caregivers and their loved ones. This is dangerous for everyone involved.

This is why in addition to the services listed above, we have trained professionals on staff to offer guidance and support to loved ones who are also on this journey. We go above and beyond just the short-term stay to make sure you feel supported — always.

We know how hard you work to ensure that your loved ones have their every need met. But we want you to know that it’s okay to take time for yourself, too. Whether you’re recovering from an injury and physically can’t assume caregiving duties or you simply want some time for yourself, know that our communities offer compassion-oriented short-term care programs for families in your situation. Take a break and receive peace of mind that your loved one is well cared for.