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Respite Care

Short stay, steady care, peace of mind

Respite care at Care is Central gives your loved one a short stay in a proper home, with a consistent care team, good food, activities and company. And it gives you the time to rest.

Respite Care

What is Respite care?

Respite care is a short stay for someone who needs support. It gives family carers time to rest or attend to other responsibilities, while making sure the person they care for is safe, comfortable and well looked after.

Respite Care

Who is it for?

We offer different types of care depending on the person’s age, needs and what they want from daily life.

For younger adults with a learning disability and/or physical disability, Camellia Court provides specialist support in a small, purpose-built setting via a referral through Central Bedfordshire Council.

For older people, we offer respite in our care homes, including Marigold House and Honeysuckle House. These homes provide 24-hour support, good food, activities, company and a safe place to live well. We’re also able to provide specialist dementia care to individuals during their stay. 

With stays ranging from 2 weeks, our respite care services are flexible and will fit around your needs. Many of our short-term residents return to us on a recurring basis, offering regular respite for caregivers.

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What a respite stay looks like

From the moment someone arrives, our team will introduce themselves, get to know their routines, and help them feel settled.

During their stay, they will have their own room with an en-suite bathroom, access to communal spaces, three freshly prepared meals a day, and the chance to take part in activities if they want to.

At Camellia Court, we also have specialist equipment to support people with physical disabilities, including a trampoline and a multi-sensory room. This helps us provide care that is practical, comfortable and shaped around each person’s needs.

TESTIMONIALS

What people say about us...

Our carers are a godsend – they help me as well as care for my husband. They are like family. They pick up on everything and try to make life fun.

Maureen

Family member at All Saints View

Our carers go that extra mile for my father and, as he is deaf and poor of sight, that makes such a difference. Good care is vital for him at 93 years and we are grateful for the service the carers give him.

Client's daughter

The important questions

How to arrange a respite stay with us

For young adults, simply contact Central Bedfordshire Council and they’ll work with you to understand your needs and explore the options available, helping you find the right support for you and the person you support. For older people, please contact us directly and we’ll check availability, discuss care needs, and guide you through the next steps for arranging respite care.

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