Capecare offers short stay Respite accommodation options for stays from 2 days to 6 weeks. Our respite service is available for people living at home with a carer that requires a break, or you may just need some additional help and support in the short term. Our homely accommodation offers carers and families the peace of mind that their loved one is in a safe and comfortable environment with 24-hour staffing and support. Whilst in respite, you will enjoy a private room with an ensuite bathroom facilities, tasty and nutritious meals cooked on site and an engaging socially connected environment that offers a range of leisure activities. We also offer comprehensive Allied Health Support options including group reablement programs for a small additional fee.
24 hour respite can be accessed in a few different ways:
– With funding from your Home Care Package. Your Package can be with Capecare, or another provider, you can just ask them to contact us to arrange respite accommodation for you.
– With CHSP funding through the service offering ‘Cottage Respite’. The Regional Assessment Service will assess your need for cottage respite and allocate the correct funding type to you to allow your carer to have a break.
– By a private arrangement with Capecare. There is no time limit on private respite – Please speak to our admissions team for further information.