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Short-Term Respite Care

Caring for a loved one in your own home can be a rewarding experience, but comes with its own set of challenges. As a caregiver, it's important to take advantage of local support available to you, such as respite care in one of our award-winning care homes.

Respite care, also known as short-term care, is a temporary or interim stay in a care or nursing home. Respite stays have many benefits for both you and your loved one; including giving them a safe environment to recover after a hospital stay, a chance for a well-deserved break to the caregiver, and to even try out our communities before making a more permanent decision.

Every resident living in one of our 23 care homes receives exceptional care, regardless of how long they stay with us. We work closely with family members, Local Authority and healthcare professionals to ensure your loved one's needs are met to the highest level. 

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Millfield Nursing Home in Bolsover

Millfield Nursing Home

Albie at Thornton Hall and Lodge Care Home in Liverpool

Thornton Hall and Lodge Care Home

Cherry Trees Care Home

Cherry Trees Care Home

When is the right time to consider respite care? 

Short-term, respite care can be beneficial at any time in a person's life, but more so when your loved one's daily needs are advancing. At Orchard Care Homes, we welcome residents for respite stays on a weekly basis, and often see residents return for another stay, or even proceed to full-time care. Caregivers may decide to find respite care for their loved ones because: 

  • You need a rest for your own health and wellbeing 
  • You're going on holiday and require temporary care
  • Your loved one needs support recovering after being in hospital
  • You're considering a permanent move to a care home 
  • You're concerned about your loved ones wellbeing 
  • You want your loved one to be surrounded by likeminded people 

Winners of 'Excellence in Large Residential Care' at the 2023 LaingBuisson awards, Orchard Care Homes are proud to offer unparalleled levels of care to suit your loved ones needs. With 23 care homes across the UK, why not find your nearest care home and speak to our friendly team about respite care? 

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