Respite Care

Home / Respite Care
“This was Dad’s first respite stay in a care home. His words were: ‘My stay made me realise I still had a life to lead.’ I couldn’t wish for more!”
Respite Care
Who is Respite Care for?
Respite Care with us offers expert care, support and personal assistance for people in need of short-term care, whether that’s because:
- Your usual caregiver needs a break or is unavailable
- You’re recovering from medical issues or a hospital stay
- You want a break in a beautiful, welcoming environment
- You would like to experience life with us before deciding whether to make it your home for life
- An emergency situation has arisen
Subject to availability, Emergency Respite Care is sometimes available for urgent situations, giving you peace of mind that you or your loved one is cared for and nurtured when they need it most.

What to expect from Respite Care:
Each person joining us for Respite Care is welcomed into our warm community and enjoys the same way of life and care as permanent residents.
You’ll be cared for following a highly detailed and personalised care plan, created in collaboration with you, your family, and medical professionals. Taking medical needs, preferences and individual interests into account, this care plan allows you to benefit from top-quality care and enjoy a comfortable and enriching stay.
During your stay:
- Comfortable, spacious rooms, many with beautiful views
- Full integration into our supportive and thriving family environment
- Wide variety of interesting daily activities to enjoy
- Balanced, nutritious and delicious meals from our in-house chef
- Access to our cosy communal rooms and our lovely garden area
- Our expert team on site 24 hours a day to assist with personal care needs, medication management, and companionship
We also offer specialist dementia respite care, with the same high standard of care that our regular dementia care service offers.
Our family values have respect, dignity and compassion at their core, and we’re proud to provide a safe and supportive environment where respite residents can thrive.

When unexpected situations arise, Emergency Respite Care with Heartlands Care provides immediate, temporary support for individuals in urgent need. Whether due to illness, a family emergency, or other unforeseen events, we’re here to step in and provide compassionate support when a primary caregiver is suddenly unavailable.
At each of our Heartlands Care family-run care homes, we understand the stress that emergency situations can bring. Our emergency respite care service is designed to offer fast, expert relief from a highly-trained care team.
Whether it’s for a few days or several weeks, our team is ready to welcome residents and provide personalised expert care in a safe and calm environment, helping restore stability and peace of mind during difficult times.
Let us support you and your loved ones when it matters most.
Whether you wish to discuss respite care, specialist respite care for dementia or a short stay for a change of scene, contact our team to arrange a visit and chat about our fees.

