Non-Medical Home Care
In-Home Respite Care in South Florida
In-home respite care is temporary caregiving that relieves a family caregiver for a set number of hours, days, or weeks. Focus Family Care provides in-home respite care across Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, Martin, and St. Lucie counties.
What In-Home Respite Care Includes
Scheduled Relief
A professional caregiver steps in for hours, overnight, or several weeks so the family caregiver can rest.
Personal Care
The caregiver assists with bathing, dressing, toileting, and mobility while the family is away.
Medication Reminders
The caregiver keeps the client on the medication schedule the family already follows.
Meals and Company
The caregiver prepares meals and provides companionship during the respite period.
Safety Monitoring
The caregiver watches for falls and changes in condition and reports to the family and nurse.
Continuity of Routine
The caregiver follows the client's usual routine so the transition is smooth for everyone.
Respite Care Protects Family Caregivers
Respite care protects family caregivers from burnout by giving them time to rest, work, or travel. Focus Family Care provides respite care from a four-hour visit to several weeks of continuous coverage.
Families caring for a loved one with memory loss often use respite care alongside Alzheimer's and dementia care. Families who need longer overnight relief can arrange 24-hour home care.
When Families Use Respite Care
Families use respite care during vacations, work commitments, medical appointments, and recovery from their own illness. Focus Family Care schedules respite care on short notice and matches a caregiver to the client by care need and language.
Areas Focus Family Care Serves for Respite Care
Focus Family Care provides respite care across five South Florida counties. Focus Family Care serves Palm Beach County, including West Palm Beach and Boca Raton. Focus Family Care serves Broward County, including Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood. Focus Family Care serves Miami-Dade County, including Miami and Hialeah. Focus Family Care also serves Martin County and St. Lucie County across the Treasure Coast.
Insurance & Payment
We Accept Medicare, Medicaid, Private Pay, and 100+ Insurance Plans
Focus Family Care accepts Medicare, Florida Medicaid, private pay, and more than 100 private insurance plans, including most long-term care policies. We verify your coverage at no charge before the first visit.
Not sure what your plan covers? Call (561) 693-1311 for free insurance verification, no obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is respite care?
Respite care is temporary caregiving that relieves a family caregiver for a set number of hours, days, or weeks. Focus Family Care provides in-home respite care so families can rest while a professional steps in.
How long can respite care last?
Respite care from Focus Family Care runs from a four-hour visit to several weeks of continuous coverage, depending on what the family needs.
Does insurance cover respite care in Florida?
Some long-term care insurance policies and Medicaid waivers cover respite care. Focus Family Care verifies coverage for free before care begins.
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