Respite Care

Everyone needs and deserves a break now and then, and this includes people who
take care of a loved one.

A Holiday for Everyone

A respite stay at The Old Vicarage gives many people the opportunity to enjoy time with our friendly and welcoming staff and residents. Some respite guests stay several times a year and our short stay room can be booked in advance. Many people also use a respite stay to see if our home is the right choice for a longer stay in the future.

Respite Care involves coming to stay with us for a short holiday, allowing your carer or loved ones to have a break and recharge their batteries, with peace of mind that you will be well looked after by us.

“Hugely grateful thanks for the wonderful care afforded during her respite breaks at The Old Vicarage! She has mentioned to me countless times how much she thinks of the staff for their genuinely caring approach and kindness.”
Son of short-stay resident

The Old Vicarage is set in a beautiful countryside location which is ideal for respite breaks, giving the feeling of a stay in a country hotel, while receiving the benefits of a residential care home. As a carer you can relax and enjoy yourself, knowing that your loved one is in a safe, welcoming environment with the expert care that they require.

On a respite break, our aim is to provide seamless continuity of the care received in your own home. To achieve this our Head of Home, Sue, or one of her team, will arrange to meet you in the convenience of your own home prior to your stay. We then assess your care needs and start to get to know you, your likes and dislikes and then tailor a care plan to suit you. Our well-trained staff will work hard to ensure that your personal preferences are respected and catered for.

“Thank you all so much for looking after Dad so well. He had a very enjoyable time and it was good for me to know that he was well and happy while I was away.”
Relative of short stay resident

The benefits of Respite Care:

• Respite care reduces the likelihood of needing to be moved into permanent residence as it helps carers achieve a happy equilibrium between caring for their loved ones and continuing on with their own personal commitments.
• ​Respite care has been known to give a number of other benefits for carers. Inter-family relationships (as well as those with friends and co-workers) often improve when there is more time available to spend with each other.
  
• Furthermore, the relationship between the carer and the person they are caring for can sometimes be subject to tension when spending extended periods of time with each other. Respite care helps alleviate this by providing time apart and allowing the family member to interact with a wider group of people.

 “I shall be sad to leave as it has been a really relaxing stay with plenty of pampering”
 Short stay resident