Respite Care

Short-Term Hospice Support So Caregivers Can Rest

Inpatient Respite Care provides temporary, short-term care for hospice patients in a facility setting, allowing caregivers time to rest, recharge, and attend to personal needs.

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What Is Respite Care in Hospice?

Respite Care is a level of hospice care designed to provide temporary relief for primary caregivers.

During this time:

• The patient is admitted to a licensed facility

• The hospice team continues to manage all care

• The caregiver is able to rest or attend to personal responsibilities

Respite care is planned, short-term, and supportive in nature.

Who Is Respite Care For?

Respite care is appropriate when:

• A caregiver needs time to rest or recover

• There is caregiver fatigue or burnout

• Temporary relief is needed due to personal obligations

• The patient’s care needs remain stable (no crisis present)

What Services Are Included?

Clinical Services

• Skilled nursing visits for symptom and medication management

• Pain and comfort care planning

• Medication oversight

• Home Health Aide assistance

• Medical Social Worker support

• Spiritual counseling

Support Services

Additional Support

• Volunteer services

• Durable medical equipment (DME)

• Medical supplies related to the terminal diagnosis

Where Is Respite Care Provided?

Respite care is delivered in a licensed facility, such as:

• Skilled nursing facility

• Hospice inpatient unit

• Hospital (in certain circumstances)

This ensures the patient receives safe, continuous care while the caregiver is away.

How Long Does Respite Care Last?

Respite care is limited and structured:

• Up to 5 consecutive days at a time

• Provided on an occasional basis

• Patients return home after the respite period

Extensions beyond this period are not typical and must meet specific criteria.

What Happens After Respite Care?

At the end of the respite period:

• The patient returns to their home or residence

• Routine Home Care services resume

• The hospice team continues ongoing support

Who Qualifies for Respite Care?

Patients must:

• Be enrolled in hospice

• Have a primary caregiver in need of relief

• Be medically stable (no acute symptom crisis)

All respite stays are:

• Physician-approved

• Coordinated through the hospice team

• Documented under the Plan of Care

Understanding Respite Care Services

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