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Respite Care

Support so caregivers can take a well-deserved break

Our respite care services

Here's how we can support your loved one while you take some time for yourself.

Daytime respite — Helper reading with senior in a sunlit living room

Daytime respite

Take some time for yourself knowing someone is there with your loved one. A Helper can provide companionship, general supervision, and support with familiar, non-medical routines while you're away.

Daytime respite care can include:

  • General supervision and companionship at home
  • Friendly conversation and activities throughout the visit
  • Support with familiar daily routines
  • Preparing simple meals, snacks, or drinks
  • Responding to calls for assistance or reassurance
  • Accompanying your loved one around the home as they go about their day
  • Keeping family caregivers updated on how the visit went
Nighttime respite — Helper sitting quietly with a warm lamp on while senior rests

Nighttime respite

Get some much-needed rest while a Helper provides a calm, watchful presence through the night. Sleep knowing someone is there to provide companionship and reassurance if your loved one wakes.

Nighttime respite care can include:

  • General overnight supervision
  • A reassuring presence throughout the night
  • Support with familiar bedtime and nighttime routines
  • Responding to calls for assistance or reassurance
  • Being present when your loved one gets up during the night
  • Preparing a simple drink or snack when needed
  • Providing an update to family in the morning

How to book respite care

1

Tell us what you need

Share what kind of help you're looking for and when you need it. It only takes a couple of minutes.

2

Find your Helper

Browse available Helpers who match your request. Compare profiles, rates, and experience, and pick the person who feels right.

3

Book and relax

Confirm the visit and pay securely through HelpHive. Book a one-time visit or set up a regular routine that works for you.

Simple, transparent pricing

Respite care pricing depends on the service and Helper you choose. See each Helper's hourly rate before you send a booking request — no surprises. Nighttime respite has an 8-hour minimum booking.

Rate

$30–$40

per hour

  • See each Helper's hourly rate before you book.
  • No subscriptions, no long-term contracts.
  • Book a one-time visit or a recurring routine.
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