Family caregivers give so much — and everyone needs a break. Respite care from Apple Home Care gives you time to rest, work, travel, or simply recharge, while a trusted caregiver looks after your loved one at home across Philadelphia and Delaware County.
Whether you need a few hours, a full day, or a longer stretch, respite care steps in with the same personal and companion support your loved one is used to. It’s flexible, short-term, and built around your schedule — so you can take care of yourself, too.
Call 215-730-1020 for a free in-home assessment, or contact us online. There’s no obligation and no pressure.
What Respite Care Includes
During your break, our caregivers provide the full range of everyday support:
- Personal care — bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Meal preparation and feeding help — keeping mealtimes on track
- Medication reminders — so nothing important is missed
- Mobility and transfer assistance — safe movement around the home
- Companionship and conversation — a familiar, caring presence
- Light housekeeping — keeping the home comfortable
- Safety monitoring — a watchful eye through the day or overnight
When Respite Care Helps
Caregiver Stress
A real break before exhaustion and burnout set in — caring for yourself helps you keep caring for them.
Work & Responsibilities
Coverage while you work, run errands, or handle your own appointments.
Traveling or Away
Peace of mind while you’re out of town for a trip, an event, or a longer absence.
Your Own Health
Support so you can rest, recover from your own illness, or attend medical care.
Unexpected Conflicts
Flexible, short-notice coverage when scheduling gaps or emergencies come up.
Rest & Recharge
Sometimes you just need a day. Respite makes that possible, guilt-free.
The Benefits of Respite Care
- Less caregiver stress and burnout — you can’t pour from an empty cup.
- Time for what matters — work, rest, family, and your own health.
- Continuity of care — your loved one stays home, in good hands.
- Peace of mind — knowing a screened, caring professional is there.
How Respite Care Works
Respite is flexible, and for most families care can begin within 24 to 48 hours.
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Free In-Home Assessment
We learn your loved one’s needs and your schedule, and explain your options. No cost, no obligation.
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Custom Coverage Plan
A few hours, full days, overnights, or a longer stretch — we build the coverage around your break.
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Caregiver Match
We match a screened caregiver to your loved one — FBI and state background checks, health screening, and references.
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You Take Your Break
Care begins, often within 24 to 48 hours, and you rest easy knowing your loved one is supported.
Paying for Respite Care
Families use private pay for maximum flexibility, along with long-term care insurance and Veterans Aid & Attendance. For those who qualify, Pennsylvania’s CHC Medicaid Waiver can cover in-home care. See our cost guide for how families plan. For deeper detail on options and scheduling, read our full guide to respite care in Philadelphia.
Where We Provide Respite Care
We serve the greater Philadelphia area and Delaware County, including Upper Darby, Drexel Hill, Havertown, Lansdowne, and Rittenhouse Square. For continuous needs, we also provide 24-hour and live-in care.
Explore Our Other Home Care Services
Respite care draws on our Personal Care, Companion Care, and Specialized Care services.
Frequently Asked Questions About Respite Care
How short or long can respite care be?
As flexible as you need — a few hours, a full day, overnight, or a longer stretch while you travel. We build coverage around your schedule and can often accommodate short notice.
Can respite care start on short notice?
Often, yes. For most private-pay families, respite can begin within 24 to 48 hours. Call us with your situation and we’ll confirm availability.
What does the respite caregiver do?
Everything your loved one needs while you’re away — personal care, meals, medication reminders, mobility help, companionship, light housekeeping, and safety monitoring.
Does Medicaid or insurance cover respite care?
For those enrolled in Pennsylvania’s CHC Medicaid Waiver, in-home care may be covered. Long-term care insurance and Veterans Aid & Attendance can also help. Many families use private pay for the most flexibility.
Will the same caregiver come each time?
We work to keep the same caregiver so your loved one stays comfortable, and we have screened backup caregivers ready when needed.
Schedule Your Free In-Home Assessment
You deserve a break. No pressure, no obligation — just clear answers tailored to your family.