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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.Â
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.Â
News & Updates
Discover the latest from our blog
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Jude Fights Cancer! Help the Exantus Family with the Battle: Information on Donation and Prayer Vigil
March 1, 2021
Jude is a 42-year-old who was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in 2019. Jude has a radiant personality. If you’ve had the pleasure of meeting him, it’s very likely that you instantly gained a new friend. Jude is selfless and will always be the first to lend a helping hand. He grew up in Haiti and moved to the U.S. after surviving the 2010 Earthquake. He and his wife have worked tirelessly to provide a life and a home in the US to raise their three children. We know he will fight this d… -
Along with representatives from Hartford Fire Department and Aetna Ambulance Service, the staff of Parkville Care Center in Hartford held a remembrance ceremony for the lives lost during the Greenwood Nursing Home Fire in 2003. Parkville Care Center was formerly known as Park Place and prior to that, at the time of the deadly fire, was named Greenwood Health Center. Although the care center was not part of iCare until two years ago, staff, residents and community members feel its impact or were … -
On February 7th, Concetta Lopes, a resident of Touchpoints at Bloomfield, was able to celebrate her 98th birthday with a long awaited gift – an indoor, in-person visit with her son; the first indoor visit at Touchpoints in almost a year of COVID precautions and visitor restrictions. Happy birthday, Concetta! We are so very pleased that she was able to celebrate it with family and in person. Visitor restrictions were imposed on March 10, 2020. Extensive testing and sweeping vaccinatio… -
Touchpoints at Manchester Resident: "They showed me so much kindness with no judgment"
February 17, 2021
In early February 2021, the Touchpoints at Manchester team received Vera’s Story, an eloquent testimonial from a grateful resident. It reads: “I could not speak or write to communicate. The staff at Touchpoints took the time to read my lips and understand my gestures. They showed me so much kindness with no judgment. They took care of me. My fears began to fade. 24/7 nothing was too big or too small. Each and every one of them gave me their utmost attention and respect.” -
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 18, 2021
There are so many deep and meaningful quotes attributed to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that resonate strongly for those in healthcare and in daily service to others. It is clear that Dr. King’s words and deeds are especially resonant in light of the current and daily challenges we are all facing. -
Crushing COVID: Vaccine Clinics Continue at iCare Health Network
January 12, 2021
The act of receiving the vaccine is both self protective and selfless. The immediate need is to protect the health and well being of residents and staff in every skilled nursing center within iCare, the State and country. But beyond that, if collectively we want to open up the economy, get everyone back to school and work, get back to travel and leisure and return to normalcy, everyone who can get the vaccine should get the vaccine. For you. For me. For all. Get vaccinated!  #GotVaccinated… -
On December 29th, the staff and leadership at at Touchpoints at Manchester held a retirement celebration for Joan Gallichant, capping 40 years of dedicated service as a nurse at the care center. According to Cristina Lazure, Director of Nursing, “Joan is one of a kind nurse and without a doubt she will be greatly missed. She helped us weather the COVID storm to this point after years of serving the residents.As they say, they don’t make them like that any more.” Joan started at… -
COVID-19 Vaccine: Myths and Facts
January 4, 2021
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