One good way to ease caregiver burnout is with respite care, which is third party care for a loved one that provides short term relief. This care can be provided in the home, a skilled facility or adult day program and the time frame can be an afternoon, day, or week.
Typically insurance payments do not cover respite care, which leaves the caregiver responsible for the cost. Medicare may cover up to five days in a skilled facility for a person receiving hospice care. Medicaid may cover some of the cost.
Those seeking longer term care can contact the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program at 216.696.2719 for guidance on appropriate care facilities and information on the quality of local organizations. There is no fee for their services. In addition, the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging at 216.586.3441 Ext. 3131 can connect caregivers to respite services. There is no fee for their services.
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Longer Term Respite Care Providers
McGregor Pace: 216.791.3580 - Provides care for enrolled participants at a facility like McGregor, St. Augustine or Brookdale Richmond Assisted Living. Allows up to 14 days a year for respite care. Days do not have to be consecutive.
Veteran Services: 855.260.3274 - A caregiver providing care for a Veteran who is in need of respite care can contact the VA Caregiver Support Program. This organization will help locate a respite care program or facility that is contracted for veterans.
Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Center: 216.957.8899 – Long term care division of MetroHealth.
Adult Day Programs
Programs vary from facility to facility, but typically provide meals, therapy, medication administration, transportation, and music and art therapy.
Eliza Bryant Village: 216.361.6141 - 7201 Wade Park, Cleveland, Ohio 44103
Jennings Adult Day Services: 216.581.2900 - 10204 Granger Road, Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125
McGregor Pace: 216.361.0917 - 2390 East 79th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44104
Your Second Family: 216.465.3694 - 4901 Memphis Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44144
Private Pay Services
In addition to the non-profit and government agencies listed above, there are a number of businesses who offer respite care in the Cleveland area.