Respite care in Brampton

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Below, find Brampton retirement homes that offer respite care stays. When you use a senior living retirement home for a respite from caregiving, other benefits are built in. Reach out to the communities below to learn more, or read more advice below the list.

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Brampton retirement homes with respite care

Bramalea Retirement Residence  

30 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton, Ontario, L6T 4G3

Enjoy the luxury of a new community with the conveniences of home, including 3 freshly prepared meals, medication management, 24 hour supervision and a variety of activities.

Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living

Southbrook Retirement Residence  

400 Ray Lawson Blvd., Brampton, Ontario, L6Y 4G4

Southbrook is all about choices - We celebrate independence in senior living but, are always here to provide assistance when you need it. Southbrook - come be a part of our community, our family and meet new friends!

Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living

Ashley Oaks Retirement Residence  

200 Rivermont Road, Brampton, Ontario, L6Y6L4

Ashley Oaks offers a vibrant and active lifestyle. Our new community has a touch of European charm with spacious suites, delicious cuisine, and a variety of amenities. It's not just a place to live but a place to thrive!

Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living

The benefits of respite care in a Brampton retirement home

Over-taxed caregivers get a break. Family caregivers tend to overdo it, giving too much, out of the goodness of their hearts. If you take a break from caregiving, you’ll come back fresh. You’ll be better at it, more patient, and more energized. 

A comfortable, often clinical setting is the right place for respite. Some retirement homes have doctors on call, many have nursing staff, and all have care staff on hand. Health services are available and in some cases medical equipment, in a setting designed for seniors’ optimal comfort. It’s hard to imagine better care for your loved one.

Get professional care tips. If your loved one has dementia, you can view professional care staff in action. In retirement homes with memory care, staff are often trained in techniques such as gentle persuasion or virtual dementia care. You’ll learn from them how to deal with negative behaviours associated with Alzheimer's Disease or other forms of dementia. 

Peak inside today’s senior living. Families and seniors get to see what today’s retirement homes are like—have your eyes opened to the possibilities! Learn how great life is when other people take care of meals and housekeeping. Find out about all the activities and amenities in today's retirement homes. 

On respite care in Ontario and associated costs

Home and Community Support Services (HCSS) covering Brampton will recommend care and where to get it. HCSS works with long-term care and other community services, providing access to care providers and advice to families. In Ontario, you get respite up to 60 days in a row and can use 90 calendar days in any given year. The province covers care costs; you pay room and board. Conditions apply, so learn more from ontario.ca

A respite care stay costs from $130 per day in the retirement residences listed above. Some with more amenities or features may cost more. Learn more by consulting the reports linked above and reaching out to the communities.

Professional adult day programs also provide respite. They start at about $25 an hour. Government-run programs may be free, but these often have waiting lists. 

Home care in Brampton can also help, with costs starting at around $45 an hour. 

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