Respite Care & Recovery Stays
Respite Care & Recovery Stays With Heritage Communities
Heritage Communities proudly offers the opportunity for you or your loved one to recover under our watch or stay with us while regular caregivers are unavailable for some time. These short-term respite care and recovery stays provide the care you or your loved one needs with all the benefits of a full-time resident.
View Our CommunitiesWhat is Respite Care?
Taking care of a family member or loved one can be quite taxing, as even when you try your hardest to stay above water, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by stress. Heritage Communities is here to give you the break you need with reliable respite care services. Your loved one can come to stay with us and receive top-tier care while you rest and recharge. That way, you’ll have all the energy you need to provide the level of support they deserve.
Schedule a VisitWhat Are Recovery Stays?
Sometimes, you need a place to recover that isn’t your home, either because it’s too inaccessible or because you just need some more help before you’re ready to be on your own after a procedure. Heritage Communities offers short-term recovery stays for this exact situation. Whether you or your loved one has just been discharged but still needs time to slowly recover following a major medical event, you can comfortably get your strength back under our care. You’ll have access to meals, laundry, and more services and can participate in our social events.
Respite and Recovery Care Amenities
Our mission is to provide your loved one with the excellent care they need, along with a stimulating social environment. We offer stays extending from a couple of weeks up to three months with a carefully curated care plan to give them the helping hand they need. We treat all our residents to a first-class experience with the following services available:
- Attentive and friendly team members on-site 24/7
- Collaboration with physicians, therapists, home health and hospice providers, and medical suppliers
- Medication management and supervision
- Personal safety pendant call system for 24-hour assistance
- Assistance with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Weekly housekeeping and laundry
- Off-site trips and transportation equipped with a chairlift as needed
- And more, based upon the services available in each individual community
Find Comfortable Senior Living at Heritage Communities
Find the support you or your loved one needs with Heritage Communities. We provide comfortable apartment homes and compassionate care to help seniors live their lives to the fullest. Our options also include independent living, assisted living, and memory care services that can shift your care plan as your needs change.
We make Living Better easy! Browse Heritage Communities’ list of senior living communities to find a home near you. Additional information is available on our blog and FAQ page.
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