PurposeCare Services
Caring for a loved one is a full-time commitment. PurposeCare's respite care services give family caregivers the relief they need — so everyone gets the care they deserve.
Overview
Respite care is temporary, planned relief for family caregivers. When you’re the primary person responsible for a loved one’s care, stepping away can feel impossible.
Through PurposeCare’s home care services, a trained caregiver steps in so you can step back. Whether you need a few hours to run errands, a regular weekly break, or coverage while you travel, we’ll make sure your loved one is in good hands.
What's Included
When PurposeCare provides respite care, your loved one receives the same quality of personal care and daily living support available through our home care services.
Bathing, grooming, dressing, and hygiene support.
Safe transfers, repositioning, and mobility help to prevent injury.
Meal preparation and help with eating and drinking.
Meaningful social engagement and presence throughout the visit.
Consistent reminders to support healthy routines.
Tidying and household tasks so home stays calm and comfortable.
Who It's For
Respite care is for caregivers as much as it is for clients.
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Managing a parent’s care alongside your own job, children, and responsibilities is exhausting. Regular respite care builds breathing room into your routine before burnout sets in.
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When a spouse is the primary caregiver, the relationship can quietly shift under the weight of that role. Respite care protects your wellbeing and the quality of care your partner receives.
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Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia is one of the most demanding caregiving roles. Respite gives you the space to recover — and the confidence that your loved one is safe.
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When a spouse is the primary caregiver, the relationship can quietly shift under the weight of that role. Respite care protects your wellbeing and the quality of care your partner receives.
Detail
Regular, recurring visits built into your loved one's care routine — a few hours each week, a full day, or consistent overnight coverage.
Flexible coverage for when life doesn't follow a schedule — personal illness, work obligations, or a family trip.
Process
Contact your local PurposeCare office directly or ask your loved one’s physician or care coordinator to make a referral.
We’ll get to know your loved one’s needs, routines, preferences, and home environment to ensure a smooth transition.
We match your loved one with a consistent caregiver and build a respite schedule that works for your family.
Your caregiver arrives on your schedule. You gain some free time, and your loved one gets attentive, professional care.
WHY PURPOSECARE
We strive to send the same caregiver each visit. When your loved one knows who’s coming through the door, the handoff is smoother — and you can leave with less worry.
Our caregivers are supported by a clinical team, which means any changes in your loved one’s condition get noticed and reported, ensuring care continuity.
We understand that respite care is as much about you as it is about your loved one. Our team communicates openly, responds quickly, and treats your family’s wellbeing as the priority.
PurposeCare partners with physicians, discharge planners, social workers, and care coordinators to support family caregivers across Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan. When a patient's family needs relief, we're ready to step in.
Where Available
Available at select PurposeCare locations across Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan.
Don’t see your area? Contact us — we can help connect you with the right care.
PurposeCare is here to support your loved one — and you. Reach out to learn how respite care can work for your family.
