Dependable relief for family caregivers who need time to recharge without worrying about their loved one.
What's Included
Respite care is exactly what it sounds like: a break. You have been doing this for months or years, getting up early, managing medications, handling meals, sacrificing your own health and relationships. Respite gives you permission to stop for a minute.
We offer scheduled respite on a recurring basis, like every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, so you can count on regular time for yourself. We also provide emergency respite when you are sick, overwhelmed, or just hit a wall. And extended respite for vacations, family events, or business travel.
Your loved one receives the same quality care they would get in any of our other services. The caregiver follows your routines, your preferences, your way of doing things. Continuity matters, especially when someone new is stepping in.
There is no guilt in needing a break. Caregiver burnout is real and dangerous, for you and for the person you are caring for. Respite care is not a luxury. It is a necessity that makes long-term caregiving sustainable.
Is This Right for You?
Our Caregiver Standard
“Skill gets a caregiver through the door. Character is what earns them a place on my team. Every caregiver I bring on is held to the same standard as our Ativo Senior Living teams, because that is the standard a family deserves when they open their door to us. The people who make it through are the people I would want caring for my own parents.”
Gabriela Ordonez
Director, Ativo Home Care Arizona
Flexibility Built In
Respite care is the most flexible service we offer. Book a single afternoon, a recurring weekly schedule, or a full week of coverage. Minimum visit is 4 hours. We can typically arrange respite coverage within 24 to 48 hours depending on availability.
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FAQ
We hear these questions every week about respite care. If yours is not here, call us. We would rather spend 10 minutes on the phone than leave you guessing.
We can typically arrange respite coverage within 24 to 48 hours of your call, whether it is scheduled in advance or an urgent situation. If you think you might need respite at some point, setting up a care plan in advance makes last-minute requests even faster.
Absolutely. During the consultation, we document your daily routine in detail: what time your loved one wakes up, how they like their coffee, what shows they watch, their medication schedule, everything. The caregiver follows your playbook, not theirs.
Either. Some families use us once for a vacation and never call again. Others set up weekly recurring respite and use it for years. There is no commitment and no pressure. Use the service however it helps you.
We introduce the caregiver with a short overlap visit while you are still home. Your loved one meets them in your presence, in a low-pressure way. Most resistance fades once they see you are comfortable with the person and the caregiver connects with them naturally.
Every family's situation is different. Let's talk about yours. In about 20 minutes we'll map out a simple starting plan and a clear path forward, with no pressure.
“Caring, thoughtful, and proactive during some very challenging circumstances.”Sally D., family member
