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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On September 12, 2024, iCare Health Network welcomed its newest location to the network, part of the MissionCare Health service line. The center was formerly known as Bennington Health and Rehab and was relaunched as of 12:01AM as MissionCare at Bennington. An informal ribbon cutting ceremony for residents and staff was held with a more formal event to be held in the coming weeks. A 91 bed center in southwestern Vermont, MissionCare at Bennington will provide similar services to sister facili… -
Recovery Program Coordinator Spotlight: Trinity Hill's Jenn Welles
September 11, 2024
September is National Alcohol and Drug Addition Recovery Month and iCare Health Network is recognizing the work of its staff in caring for residents with substance use disorder. iCare Health Network utilizes a multi-disciplinary team made up of Recovery Coordinators, Social Workers, Nursing staff and partners with community providers and other resources to offer services and supports such as Recovery Coaches, APRNs, physicians, Physician Consultants and more. While receiving a skilled nursing … -
A believer in God and hard work, Wright remembers being a young CPA watching from his window as an office building was built from the ground up. The business inside — the Brian Center Corp. — eventually hired him as a financial analyst for its skilled nursing operations. Wright found his calling and realized something else. “There are people behind the numbers,” he says. Wright, now president and CEO of Connecticut-based iCare Health Network, grew up in Vale, NC. The rural, unincorpo… -
On August 27, 2024 the team at Touchpoints at Chestnut put on a carnival and celebration of the iCare Health Network 25th Anniversary for staff and residents. Touchpoints at Chestnut was the first iCare center to hold their celebration with many still to come. Each celebration will feature a cameo appearance from Prince, to help us in partying like its 1999, iCare’s founding year. The carnival included cotton candy and other sweet treats, giveaway items, carnival food and music. Great … -
Westside Care Center Celebrates Two Retirements
September 3, 2024
On August 29, 2024 the team at Westside Care Center celebrated with staff the retirement of two members of the team. Lorna Christie retired after eight years of service as a CNA and Lynne Ambrose retired after 38 years as a CNA, both at Westside. A celebration was held at the care center with well wishes and many thanks. -
Jess DeRing Presents on Specialized Long Term Care at Home and Community Based Services Conference
August 26, 2024
On August 20, 2024, Jess DeRing, Director of Operations for MissionCare Health, presented “Creating Specialized Long-Term Care Facility for Justice-Involved & Difficult to Place Individuals at the 2024 Home and Community-Based Services Conference in Baltimore, MD. Jess’ presentation included details and background on MissionCare Health including the origins of 60 West, MissionCare at Holyoke and the upcoming MissionCare at Bennington in Vermont. -
Fresh River Healthcare's Justine Attenello Shares Thoughts on 36 Years of Service to Residents and Families
August 8, 2024
As part of celebrating iCare Health Network’s 25th Anniversary, we are highlighting some of our many talented and committed long-tenured employees. Here, Fresh River’s Justine Attenello reflects on her years of service, how she came to work at Fresh River Healthcare in 1988 and some of her favorite moments working in the care center. -
On July 26, 2024, iCare Health Network premiered its newest commercial, highlighting and honoring some of iCare’s longest tenured employees and its specialized clinical programs. The commercial debuted on multiple platforms during the 2024 Summer Olympics on NBC in Paris.
