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.
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60 West Recognized with NADONA Circle of Excellence Award for Commitment to Quality Care
July 28, 2026
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iCare Health Network Named Best Adult Care in the 2026 North Central News Readers' Poll
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iCare Health Network is proud to announce that 60 West in Rocky Hill and Fresh River Healthcare in East Windsor have each been recognized with the 2026 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) National Quality Award Program. The recognition places both centers among a select group of long-term care providers nationwide that have demonstrated a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement and organi… -
MissionCare at Bennington is proud to announce that it has once again been voted Best Nursing Home in Bennington County, receiving the 2026 Readers’ Choice Award from the Bennington Banner and Manchester Journal. This marks the second consecutive year that MissionCare has earned the community’s highest recognition after also winning the 2025 Readers’ Choice Award. The award reflects the confidence placed in MissionCare by residents, families, healthcare professionals, and membe… -
We’re proud to announce that Parkville Care Center has been named a recipient of the 2026 AHCA/NCAL Silver – Achievement in Quality Award, one of the nation’s most respected recognitions for long-term and post-acute care providers. Presented by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), the Silver Award recognizes organizations that have demonstrated systematic, organization-wide performance improvement using the nationally recognized … -
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