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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Four iCare Health Network Care Centers Receive AHCA-NCAL Bronze Quality Awards in 2025
October 30, 2025
MissionCare at Holyoke, Parkville Care Center, Touchpoints at Bloomfield and Touchpoints at Manchester were honored with the 2025 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). The awards were presented during the Elevating Excellence: National Quality Awards Ceremony at the Delivering Solutions 25 AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo in Las Vegas. -
Touchpoints at Manchester Receives Bronze Quality Award
October 30, 2025
Touchpoints at Manchester was presented with the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award by AHCA/NCAL at the Delivering Solutions 25 convention in Las Vegas. The center is recognized for its Touchpoints Rehab program, a hospital partnership model that emphasizes evidence-based therapy, rapid recovery, and seamless transitions of care. With strong outcomes in orthopedic and cardiac rehabilitation, Touchpoints at Manchester has established itself as a trusted referral partner in the region. The Bro… -
Touchpoints at Bloomfield Recognized with Bronze Quality Award
October 30, 2025
Touchpoints at Bloomfield was honored with the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award at the AHCA/NCAL Annual Convention & Expo. Touchpoints at Bloomfield is distinguished by its American Heart Association-certified Heart Failure Program, including dedicated private suites for specialized cardiac recovery. The program integrates advanced clinical collaboration and resident-centered care, ensuring high-quality outcomes for individuals with complex health needs. The Bronze Award review commend… -
Parkville Care Center Honored with Bronze Quality Award
October 30, 2025
Parkville Care Center received the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award from AHCA/NCAL, presented during the Elevating Excellence Award Ceremony in Las Vegas. Parkville Care Center is home to specialized programming such as its Hispanic Culture Program, Memory Care Unit, Limb Loss Program and soon to be opened on-site dialysis unit, offering a full spectrum of care for residents with unique and complex needs. Its programming serves as a vital resource in the Hartford community, supporting ac… -
MissionCare at Holyoke Achieves Bronze Quality Award
October 30, 2025
MissionCare at Holyoke was recognized with the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award during the AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo. MissionCare at Holyoke has developed a specialized model of care for individuals that are difficult to place in traditional nursing home settings through iCare Health Network’s MissionCare Health Program, in addition to comprehensive long term care services. This mission-focused approach provides structure, accountability, and quality care for a complex resident… -
iCare Health Network's Chris Wright Elected Chair of American Health Care Association Board of Governors
October 22, 2025
Chris Wright, former Chief Executive Officer and current Chairman of iCare Health Network, was today elected Chair of the Board of Governors of the American Health Care Association (AHCA) at the AHCA/NCAL “Delivering Solutions 2025” Convention & Expo in Las Vegas. Wright, who co-founded iCare Management, now known as iCare Health Network, and has spent nearly four decades in leadership within the long-term and post-acute care field, has been a consistent voice for advancing access to hig… -
iCare Health Network Honors Strength and Hope During National Recovery Month
September 26, 2025
September is recognized as National Recovery Month, a time to honor the resilience, healing, and hope of individuals on the journey of recovery. Throughout the month, iCare Health Network care centers marked the occasion with meaningful celebrations, activities, and events that brought residents and staff together in support of strength and community. -
Trinity Hill Recognizes National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
September 24, 2025
Every year on September 18th, National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day shines a light on the unique challenges faced by older adults living with HIV. With improved treatment and earlier diagnoses, many individuals are living longer, healthier lives. Today, more than half of people living with HIV in the United States are over the age of 50. This makes it more important than ever to focus on specialized care, stigma reduction, and supportive services that meet the needs of an aging population.
