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Respite care provides temporary relief for caregivers from the continuous responsibility of caring for an individual with special needs.

One of the greatest challenges a family can face is trying to make a home for a family member who has physical and/or cognitive disabilities or who suffers from the frailties of aging. The constant daily stresses of caring for a loved one with special needs is overwhelming. Caregivers often sacrifice their own health and well being as they provide a home and try to enhance the quality of life for their loved one. For this reason overnight respite care is the most requested and needed family support service.

At St. Ann Center we provide comfort, care and companionship for adults with special needs age 18 and up in a safe home-like setting. We care for a variety of individuals and needs. We are able to care for guests that require a Hoyer lift for transfer, those that may need help with feeding and many other care needs determined through our thorough assessment.

Respite Care Services Include:

• 24 hour care by experienced, professional and trained caregivers

• Private rooms with pillow-top queen size guest beds

• Housekeeping and bed linen daily

• Three hot, healthy, home-cooked meals a day and snacks

• Personal care assistance, including a nightly foot rub, if desired.

• Medication management & medical needs supervision including, blood pressure checks and blood sugar testing, medication set-up, all supervised by a registered nurse.

• Activities such as day trips, arts, crafts, group games, group discussions, live entertainment, movies, seasonal activities and parties.

• Religious services, if desired.

• Outpatient Rehabilitation Physical, - occupational, speech-language and aquatic therapy

• Personal hygiene assistance / whirlpool baths

• Hair and nail salon

• Massage therapy

• Aquatic program - swim classes and open swim times (warm water - 88° pool and spa)

• Art and ceramics classes

• Music therapy

• Spirituality services

• Spiritual direction and pastoral counseling

Some of these additional services may require additional costs and some of these services require a doctor’s prescription. These services must also be arranged prior to stay.

Costs
The average cost is $149 - $230 /day per person though costs will vary depending upon additional services needed.  (Cost is based on the assessment of the client's needs.)

How do I reserve respite care for my loved one?
Each guest will be given an assessment by our registered nurse who will determine the level of care and if we can carefully care for your loved one. It is absolutely our highest priority to make sure that your loved one is well cared for and safe while they stay with us.

To learn more about our admission, discuss costs please call our Registered Nurse Ruth Brussow at 414-977-5033 or email her at