Capecare has taken proactive steps to review and refine the way we deliver respite services to the community.
These enhancements are designed to ensure that older people, their carers, families and our broader community continue to receive the support they need when they need it, while also supporting evolving aged care policy changes.
Our Capecare respite model has been refreshed to ensure all eligible Capes community members can continue to access these important services.
The priority for respite, and indeed all of our aged care services, is to ensure that older people, their carers and families, and our community continue to receive the support they need, when they need it.
A dedicated Respite Hub has been established at Capecare Busselton, and our Dunsborough facility respite service continues, providing a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment for older people requiring short term respite care for two weeks or more.
Hub respite beds are available to:
The Respite Hub provides 24-hour care by trained staff, meals and access to social activities, lounges and gardens.
Any health needs will be managed by our 24-hour trained clinical team during a Respite stay.
We welcome clients living with dementia. Please contact us to discuss your individual circumstances.
Capecare offers in-home day respite options, ensuring carers have greater choice in how and where they receive support. The person receiving the care and support doesn’t need to leave the familiarity and comfort of their own home while their carer takes a well-earned break or attend urgent appointments.
We remain committed to providing day respite programs at Capecare Busselton’s Social Centre for clients who receive support through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme or Support at Home program.
Our Social Centre has successfully provided social connection, meaningful activities, and support for carers for a number of years.
Social Centre clients also have access to our allied health professionals.
Features include:
20 Ray Ave
Busselton WA 6280
Ph: 08 9750 2000
Fax: 08 9755 4696
Community Care: 08 9750 2097
171 Naturaliste Tce
Dunsborough WA 6281
Ph: 08 9786 5555
Fax: 08 9786 5508
Community Care: 08 9750 2097
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Time to Think Program
Capecare is WA’s first regional location for the WA Government’s Time to Think program.
Time to Think allows older people in the South West more time to plan their next steps following a hospital stay, and in turn helps to free hospital beds and provide a dedicated support service.
Read more on our dedicated Time to Think page.
Our commitment to the community
Our community has always been at the heart of what we do. Our respite model ensures we can continue to deliver long-term high quality respite services in a sustainable and flexible way.
If you would like to learn more about the new Respite Hub or to discuss respite options for yourself or a loved one, please contact our friendly team:
9750 2097
community@capecare.com.au.
If you would like to learn more about our new Respite Hub or Time to Think, please contact our friendly Admissions team:
9750 2095
admissions@capecare.com.au
We recommend contacting us as soon as you think you may require these services.
Capecare Respite testimonials
“The community is so fortunate to have such a wonderful facility as Capecare cottage respite. I couldn’t fault it. I wondered if I was in the Hilton Hotel.” Maureen Donald, November 2025
“My stay was perfect in every way.” Kathleen Thomas, December 2024
“This is the Number One place.” Roger Allen, December 2024
“Great stay, thank you – not one single complaint.” R Hammond, December 2024
“I have only compliments about the respite facility and the staff particularly.” Anonymous, January 2025