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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Halloween Celebrations Across the iCare Health Network, 2026
November 2, 2026
Residents and staff across the iCare Health Network celebrated Halloween with costumes, music, decorations and a variety of seasonal activities. Care centers marked the occasion with Halloween parties, festive treats, games and plenty of creative costumes. Residents and staff joined in the fun, with karaoke and singing among the highlights of this year’s celebrations. Halloween is always a popular time of year at iCare’s skilled nursing care centers, giving residents and staff an opp… -
Preparing for Fall and Winter: Fall Prevention & Pulmonary Care in CT Skilled Nursing
October 27, 2026
When the leaves start changing and the air turns crisp here in Connecticut, families naturally begin thinking about how the colder months might affect their loved ones. For folks living in skilled nursing centers, fall and winter can bring extra challenges—things like slippery floors, drier indoor air, seasonal bugs, and breathing difficulties that seem to flare up when the temperature drops. At iCare Health Network, we pay close attention to these seasonal shifts because we know how important… -
National Quality Achievements Celebrated at AHCA/NCAL Conference as Three iCare Centers Accept Awards
October 21, 2026
Three iCare Health Network skilled nursing care centers were recognized for their commitment to quality care at the 2026 American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) Delivering Solutions Conference. Parkville Care Center in Hartford received the Silver Achievement in Quality Award, becoming one of only two skilled nursing facilities in Connecticut to earn the distinction in 2026. The award recognizes organizations that have demonstrated measurable progress… -
DPH Completes Inspection of Fresh River Healthcare with No Deficiencies or Findings Following Public Allegations
October 20, 2026
The outcome is particularly significant given the reckless and unsubstantiated public accusations made against Fresh River Healthcare and its staff. Allegations of widespread care problems and unresolved regulatory concerns were presented publicly without advance communication to facility leadership or an opportunity for the organization to investigate and respond. iCare Health Network strongly disputes the characterization of Fresh River Healthcare presented at the press conference and believes… -
MissionCare at Bennington residents and staff recently took the stage for the center’s first-ever MissionCare’s Got Talent Show, bringing together an afternoon of music, creativity, humor and some unexpected talents. Residents shared a wide range of skills with the audience, including singing, poetry and flower arranging. One participant put a different kind of talent on display with an impressive Jenga-stacking performance. Several MissionCare staff members also joined the lineup and shared… -
The Big E at the Little i: iCare Residents Celebrate a New England Tradition
September 30, 2026
The sights, tastes and traditions of The Big E came to iCare Health Network this September as residents and staff across the network celebrated “The Big E at the Little i,” a two-week series of recreation programs inspired by New England’s biggest fair. The tradition began years ago at Touchpoints at Manchester, where Recreation Director Melissa Ploszaj and her team developed their own version of The Big E for residents. The program takes residents on a tour of New England, using food, act… -
iCare Health Network is proud to congratulate recently retired Chief Clinical Officer Allison Breault on being named a 2026 Healthcare Hero by the Hartford Business Journal. The annual Healthcare Heroes awards recognize outstanding healthcare professionals whose leadership, innovation and commitment have made a meaningful impact on healthcare organizations, patients and communities across Connecticut. -
iCare Hosts Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Summit During National Recovery Month
September 22, 2026
On September 21, 2026, iCare Health Network hosted a daylong Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Summit at the Hilton Garden Windsor. Held in recognition of National Recovery Month, the Collaborative Care Education Day brought together iCare clinical leaders, department heads, community partners and subject-matter experts for advanced education on substance use disorders, recovery and co-occurring mental health conditions. Through its longstanding iRecovery program and years of hands-on experie…
