Short-term care for your loved one, so you, the family caregiver, can rest, recharge, and take care of your own needs.
What is respite care?
Respite is short-term care for a person when their primary caregiver is away or needs a break. Caring for someone every day is demanding. Respite gives caregivers time to rest, handle appointments, or travel, knowing their loved one is in good hands.
How our staff can help
- Supervision and companionship while the caregiver is away
- Help with daily routines and meals, following the person’s support plan
- Outings in the community, such as a trip to the library or park
- Updates to the family about how things went
We provide in-home respite, in the person’s own home or place of residence.
Who it’s for
- People on the CADI Waiver or Elderly Waiver, including HealthPartners and UCare members
- Whose primary caregiver is away or needs relief from caregiving
Good to know: Caregiver rules depend on the waiver.
Elderly Waiver: the primary caregiver must be unpaid, or paid for only part of the time they provide care. They don’t need to live with the person.
CADI Waiver: the primary caregiver must live at the same address as the person and own or lease the home.
Elderly Waiver: the primary caregiver must be unpaid, or paid for only part of the time they provide care. They don’t need to live with the person.
CADI Waiver: the primary caregiver must live at the same address as the person and own or lease the home.
How to get started
- Talk with your case manager or care coordinator about respite. They will add it to the support plan.
- Send us a referral using our online form, by phone at 612-767-4370, or by fax at 612-314-8764.
- We meet with your family to learn your loved one’s routines and preferences, then schedule respite around your needs.
Ready to make a referral?
We respond to referrals within one business day.