Respite Care

UniversaCare’s respite care gives family caregivers a reliable break – for a few hours, a weekend or longer – while a trained caregiver provides the same attentive care at home. Rest is not a luxury for caregivers; it is what makes long-term caregiving sustainable.

What does respite care include?

  • Personal care – bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting

  • Meal preparation and help with eating

  • Medication reminders and monitoring

  • Companionship, conversation and activities

  • Light housekeeping and keeping routines on track

  • Overnight and 24-hour coverage when the family is away

Why choose UniversaCare for respite care?

Handing over care, even briefly, takes trust. Before the first visit we learn your loved one’s routine, preferences and care needs so the transition is seamless, and we send caregivers with the right experience – including dementia and post-hospital care.

Who needs respite care?

  • Family members caring for a parent, spouse or relative full-time

  • Caregivers who need coverage for work, travel or their own appointments

  • Families experiencing caregiver burnout

  • Adult children who live far away

  • Caregivers of clients with dementia, disability or chronic illness

  • Anyone who needs a dependable backup when the usual caregiver is unavailable

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Where is respite care available?

UniversaCare provides respite care throughout New York City (Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens), Westchester, Long Island and Connecticut’s Fairfield, New Haven, Hartford, Litchfield and Tolland counties.

When is respite care available?

Respite care is available seven days a week, including evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays – as a one-time break or a standing weekly visit.

Ready to start your family’s care plan? Let’s build it together.

Let our qualified and knowledgeable staff help you navigate your care journey. Life is hard, home care services shouldn’t be.