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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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. -
Parkville Care Center Marches in 2025 CICD Parade, Celebrates Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Day
September 23, 2025
Parkville Care Center proudly joined the Greater Hartford community on Sunday, marching in the 2025 CICD Puerto Rican Day Parade. The annual event, organized by the Connecticut Institute for Community Development (CICD), is a vibrant celebration of Puerto Rican culture and heritage, drawing thousands of participants and spectators to Hartford’s streets. Parkville Care Center and iCare Health Network have been proud supporters of CICD have marched in the parade for several years. -
Touchpoints at Bloomfield was proud to be a featured participant at the 18th Annual Bloomfield Senior Expo, held on Tuesday, September 16. The Expo brought together local seniors, caregivers, community partners, and service providers for a day of education, resources, and connection. Touchpoints at Bloomfield was represented by Administrator Heather Rodriguez, Complex Care Nurse Mirja Tupas, Regional Clinical Director Francis Lijadu and iCare Nurse Liaison Jen Joffray. The team welcomed attendee… -
iCare Health Network Celebrates the One-Year Anniversary of MissionCare at Bennington
September 12, 2025
iCare Health Network is proud to celebrate the one-year anniversary of assuming operations at MissionCare at Bennington, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center dedicated to providing high-quality care for individuals in need of short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing support. Since opening its doors under iCare’s leadership in August 2024, MissionCare at Bennington has admitted more than 45 residents into its programs. Many of these individuals had been waiting in acute care hospi… -
On August 26th, twenty-one leaders from across iCare Health Network nursing facilities – including Administrators, Program Directors, and other care team members – successfully completed the Behavioral Health Ambassador Training through the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Skilled Nursing Facilities (COE-NF). Each participant earned two professional credentials: the COE-NF Behavioral Health Ambassador Badge and CPI Verbal De-escalation Strategies Certificate. -
Meredith Parda-Burr Joins iCare Health Network as Vice President of Human Resources
September 2, 2025
iCare Health Network is pleased to announce the selection of Meredith Parda-Burr as Vice President of Human Resources. Meredith comes to iCare with more than 20 years of progressive human resources leadership experience across healthcare and hospitality. Most recently, she served as Senior Director, HR Business Partners at Benchmark Senior Living, where she led the organization’s HR Business Partner team. Prior to that role, she spent seven years as a Regional Human Resources Business Partner … -
At the 96th Annual Membership Meeting of the Connecticut Association of Health Care Facilities (CAHCF), held at the picturesque Saybrook Point Resort on July 17, 2025, iCare Health Network’s Chairman and former CEO, Chris Wright, was honored with the CAHCF Lifetime Achievement Award. Chris Wright’s impact on the skilled nursing profession spans nearly four decades, and his leadership in advancing high-quality care is both deep and enduring.
