What is Respite and What do Respite Care Services Entail?
Respite Care Services provide caregivers a temporary break, or time of relief, from their care giving duties. It is ideal for family caregivers in need of a break for vacation or other travel or for loved ones needing assistance in recovering from a health circumstance or life transition.
Respite Care also serves to provide a break from the constant physical and emotional stress of caring for a person with 24/7 needs, such as an individual with Alzheimer’s disease, related dementia, cognitive, behavioral and physical impairment and disability.
Caregivers often develop stress-related illnesses such as heart disease, hypertension, or ulcers. An occasional break allows an exhausted caregiver to regroup, both physically and emotionally, and to find the strength to carry on.
iCare Health Network’s care centers specialize in providing respite care service to special patient populations such as individuals with memory care needs, substance use disorder, behavioral health needs and more. iCare care centers provide a safe, secure, reliable and temporary location for loved one to receive this care.
Resources
There are many sources of funding for Respite Care, making the service accessible and affordable. Let us assist you in connecting to resources by calling iCentral Admissions at (860) 812-0788 or see below.
The Caregiver Services Application
Connecticut Statewide Respite Program Brochure
National Family Caregiver Support Program Brochure
To check basic eligibility in the greater Hartford area, call North Central Area Agency on Aging at (860) 724-6443 and ask for the Respite Care Coordinator. Tell them you are interested in services at an iCare Health Network care center.
News & Updates
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Valentines Day Reflections, Messages and Cards, 2025
February 20, 2025
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Trinity Hill Care Center Achieves Five Star Rating Through CMS
February 10, 2025
Some big news was recently shared at Trinity Hill Care Center. iCare Health Network and Trinity Hill are proud to share that the care center has once again earned a Five-Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). A nursing home’s Overall Quality rating on Nursing Home Compare (www.medicare.gov) is based on its ratings for Health Inspections, Quality Measures (QMs), and Staffing. Ratings for each domain and the overall rating range from 1 star to 5 stars, with … -
Connecticut Chapter of HDSA Visits Fresh River Healthcare and its Huntington's Disease Program
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iCare Health Network Celebrates its Activities and Therapeutic Recreation Professionals, 2025
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Celebrating and Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Construction has commenced on a brand-new, six-chair ‘dialysis den’ exclusively for residents at Westside Care Center in Manchester. This state-of-the-art addition will allow the care center to provide on-site hemodialysis services to up to 36 residents. The den and dialysis program will create an environment of convenience and integrated care. Residents will not longer need to travel in challenging weather or worry about the complications of transportation among other benefits. -
After celebrating iCare Health Network’s 25th Anniversary over this past year, I am writing to share an important update regarding the leadership of our organization. I will be moving from the position of Chief Executive Officer of iCare Health Network into a new role as the Chairman of the Board for iCare. After nearly 26 incredible years, this marks the beginning of a new era for iCare, and I’m excited about the opportunities ahead for all of us. Thank you for your trust and dedication t…
