Trusted Respite Care
With a Touch of Home
Sometimes families need a little breathing room — and Water’s Edge is here to provide it. Our respite care program offers short-term stays with award-winning, personalized care in a warm, familiar environment. With a staff-to-resident ratio that exceeds state standards and a dedicated team of full-time caregivers and nurses, your loved one is in the best possible hands.
What is Respite Care?
Respite care provides short-term stays, typically ranging from a few days to several weeks, for older adults who need temporary assistance with daily activities. At Water’s Edge, respite guests receive the same level of personalized care and services available to our long-term assisted living residents, including help with activities of daily living, medication management, meals, and social programming.
For family caregivers, a respite stay offers meaningful relief — time to attend to personal responsibilities, take a vacation, or simply recharge — knowing that a trusted, professional team is looking after their loved ones. It’s a resource that supports the whole family, not just the person receiving care.
Respite care is ideal for:
- Recovering from surgery, illness, or a hospital stay
- Giving a family caregiver a temporary, well-deserved break
- Exploring senior living before making a long-term decision
- Providing a safe, supportive change of scenery for your loved one
Everything Your Loved One Needs
- Furnished private rooms
- Chef-prepared meals and a full dining experience
- Around-the-clock skilled nursing care
- Emergency response system
- Waterfront Wellness program
- Daily activities, events, and entertainment
- Medication management
- Gated campus with 24/7 security
“My mother has lived at Sandhill Cove for several years. They’re wonderful and provide top-notch amenities and world class service.”
—Daughter of Resident
Respite Care Frequently Asked Questions
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How long is a respite stay?
Respite stays vary from 3–5 days to 2–4 weeks, but usually last less than a month. Our team will work with you and your family to determine the best time frame for a short-term stay. We also ensure all medication management, routines, and schedules are followed as closely as possible, so your loved one can enjoy their time with us and return home without interruption.
How will my loved one or family member’s health needs be met?
Their personal and medical needs will be assessed upon entering our community. Working hand-in-hand with you, we’ll create a care plan that incorporates their routines and preferences.
Are visitors allowed during short-term respite stays?
Absolutely! Family members and friends are welcome to visit their loved ones at any time.
What will my loved one do during their short-term respite stay?
We offer a full calendar of activities, programs, and events every day. You and your loved one can decide which ways to make friends, stay active, and have fun are right for them.
Is a doctor or nurse available in short-term respite care if needed?
Our medical director, Dr. Michael Sherman, a specialist in internal medicine at Cleveland Clinic Martin Health, supervises all medical care. There are Licensed Nurses on staff at all times.
Sandhill Cove
1500 S.W. Capri
Palm City, FL 34990
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