Respite Care

Carers and those being cared for both need a break from time to time. If you are in need of a short break, respite care at one of Allandale’s care homes can enable you to do just that.

Our aim is to provide seamless continuity of care and our well-trained staff work hard to ensure that everyone’s personal preferences are respected.

Also referred to as a short stay, respite care is a temporary living arrangement at a care home. Dependent on the individual’s needs, a respite stay with Allandale can range from a week to a few weeks. Respite care and short-term stays provide an opportunity to trial the care home experience and is often the first step in moving from home care into permanent residency at a care home.

Moving straight from a family home into a care home is a life-changing experience, both for carers and the person being cared for. However, many find that the transition is easier when they have experienced respite care first. Respite care allows the individual, their family members, and their carer to become familiar with the staff at the home, the other residents living there, the care practices, as well as the facilities available.