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Respite Care

A break for you. Great care for them.

Short-term stays that let family caregivers rest, travel, or recover — knowing their loved one is in warm, capable hands.

Caring for an aging parent or spouse is an act of love — and it’s exhausting. Pine Haven’s respite care offers much-needed breaks from the daily routine of caregiving, with short-term stays for a few hours, a few days, a few weeks, or longer.

Whether you’re recovering from surgery, taking a long-overdue vacation, or simply need to refill your own cup, your loved one will be welcomed into the same warm home, the same home-cooked meals, and the same attentive care our long-term residents enjoy.

Companion animals and warm surroundings at Pine Haven

Everything they need, while you step away

Respite guests receive the full Pine Haven experience: personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication support, and help with shopping and daily tasks. A registered nurse on staff oversees care, so even a short stay comes with real clinical oversight.

It’s also a wonderful, no-pressure way to experience Pine Haven first-hand. Many families use a respite stay to see how their loved one settles in before considering longer-term assisted living or memory care.

Caregiver burnout is real — and preventable

Family caregivers who never get a break are at far higher risk of exhaustion, illness, and burnout. Stepping away isn’t a failure; it’s what makes it possible to keep showing up. Respite care exists precisely so you can rest and return as the caregiver your loved one needs.

Stays can be arranged for hours, days, weeks, or longer, depending on availability and your family’s situation. Reach out and we’ll work out the timing together.

What a respite stay includes

Flexible stays — hours, days, or weeks
Private accommodations
Personal care & assistance
Three home-cooked meals daily
Medication support
Light housekeeping
Meal preparation
Help with shopping & errands
Registered nurse on staff
Daily activities & companionship
On-site companion animals
24-hour staff support

Frequently Asked Questions

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Arrange a respite stay

Schedule a visit, take a tour, or just call with your questions. We treat every family like our own.