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Parkville Care Center
5 Greenwood Street
Hartford, CT 06106
860-236-2901 -
Touchpoints at Farmington
20 Scott Swamp Road
Farmington, CT 06032
860-677-7707 -
Fresh River Healthcare
96 Prospect Hill Road
East Windsor, CT 06088
860-623-9846 -
Touchpoints at Chestnut
171 Main Street
East Windsor, CT 06088
860-292-5394
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 a person with Alzheimer’s disease, related dementia, cognitive 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
Discover the latest from our blog
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Abby's Helping Hand Delivers Gifts to Fresh River Healthcare and Touchpoints at Chestnut
May 29, 2020
Sarah and Stephanie Cota of Abby’s Helping Hand, presented 100 gift bags each to Touchpoints at Chestnut and Fresh River Healthcare leadership. The gifts were for the care center staff to express gratitude and support for all they do to provide care for their residents, especially in these challenging times. According to their website, the mission of Abby’s Helping Hand is to improve the quality of life for those afflicted with mitochondrial and other chronic diseases through support, educat… -
Connecticut nursing home employees are ‘family…where family can’t be.’ How do we know there will be a ‘Better Day”? Because these amazing caregivers are laser-focused on compassionate care and recovery. They are making it happen now. There will be a Better Day.
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Taking a moment to solemnly remember, celebrate and eternally thank those that gave their life in the service of the greater good, in the service of their country, and in the service of all of us. On behalf of a grateful nation. -
Parkville Care Center Celebrates National Nursing Home Week with Superhero Day and 'Words of Wisdom' Week
May 15, 2020
May 10-16, 2020 is National Nursing Home Week. What is usually a very festive week, full of Springtime activities like BBQs, picnics, Fairs and games for residents and staff has been much more muted due to the fight against COVID-19. However, there are still ways to celebrate the residents, staff and culture of long term care while remaining mindful of social distancing, infection control precautions and all of the challenges of life during a pandemic. -
Rotary Club of Manchester Sends Rein's to Healthcare Heroes at Touchpoints at Manchester and Westside Care Center
May 14, 2020
The Rotary Club of Manchester had dinners for Rein’s Deli in Vernon delivered to the staff at Touchpoints at Manchester and Westside Care Center. The service club, whose motto is Service Above Self, donated 80 meals for the second shift. The delicious food from the renowned deli was very much appreciated by the staff and came during the middle of National Nursing Home Week. Although this week’s events are muted given the current status of the COVID-19 pandemic, it remains a great t… -
Flowers, Tea and Window Visits for Mother's Day at Touchpoints at Chestnut plus Support from East Windsor Community
May 12, 2020
Mother’s Day was Sunday, May 10th. The team at Touchpoints at Chestnut arranged for a tea cart to go room to room, with proper infection control precautions, of course. Tea service was accompanied by flowers and plates of treats to honor all of the mothers. On Friday, May 8th, East Windsor First Selectman Jason Bowzsa dropped off flowers donated by the Town. The timing was perfect, coming just before Mother’s Day and during National Nurses Week 2020. The flower delivery came about … -
As Mother’s Day approaches the residents at Chelsea Place Care Center wanted to send out well-wishes and thanks to all of the moms in their lives. Especially as so many moms are caring for them at Chelsea Place. Staff assisted residents in writing a message for the moms in their lives. They are shown here getting those messages out as a COVID-19 related visitor restriction remains in place for nursing homes in Connecticut and across the country. Chelsea Place staff held signs affirming the… -
During this difficult and unprecedented time it is easy to lose focus on all that we have to celebrate. However, it is with great honor and pride that I take the time to celebrate each and every one of you as we launch National Nurses Week. Although we are unable to come together and share in the celebrations and festivities as usual, I think we can all agree this year’s celebration of our profession is the most meaningful of our entire career. During the most challenging of situations yo…
Visit one of our 4 locations to learn more
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Parkville Care Center
5 Greenwood Street
Hartford, CT 06106
860-236-2901 -
Touchpoints at Farmington
20 Scott Swamp Road
Farmington, CT 06032
860-677-7707 -
Fresh River Healthcare
96 Prospect Hill Road
East Windsor, CT 06088
860-623-9846 -
Touchpoints at Chestnut
171 Main Street
East Windsor, CT 06088
860-292-5394