Short-Term Senior Respite Care Near Stuart, Florida

Personalized Care That Provides a Touch of Home

At Water’s Edge Health and Rehabilitation Center, award-winning short-term senior respite care can be the home away from home for your loved one.

Our staff-to-resident ratio is higher than the Florida state standard, giving you peace of mind knowing your family member receives personal, attentive care. Our entire team is composed of well-trained, full-time caregivers, nurses, and medical professionals. Plus, your loved one doesn’t have to be a resident of Sandhill Cove to use our respite care services.

What is respite care?

In a senior living community, senior respite care refers to short-term stays for individuals who need temporary assistance with daily activities. This type of respite care is designed to provide relief for primary caregivers – including family caregivers – while ensuring that seniors receive the care and support they need in a safe and nurturing environment.

Short-term respite care stays may range from a few days to a few weeks. During this time, our older adult guests receive the same level of care and services available to long-term assisted living neighborhood residents. These include assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), like bathing and dressing, medication management, meal preparation, and social activities, and necessary medical services.

Senior respite care provides primary caregivers with a temporary break from their caregiving duties, allowing them to attend to their own needs, take a vacation or address other obligations without worrying about the well-being of their loved ones. This temporary relief can help prevent caregiver burnout and enhance the overall quality of care provided to the senior.

Reasons to find short-term respite care for elderly loved ones:

  • It provides care for a family member after surgery or illness
  • It allows caregivers a short break from caregiving responsibilities
  • It enables a trial of long-term care before a permanent move to a senior living community
  • It gives your loved one a change from their usual routine

Respite care services include:

  • Furnished private rooms
  • Chef-curated meals and an exquisite dining experience
  • On-site, 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

To learn more about the respite care services offered at Water’s Edge Health Center, near Stuart, Florida, contact us.

Frequently asked questions about senior respite care in Florida

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.

Their personal and medical needs will be assessed, and with your help, we’ll create a care plan that incorporates their routines and preferences.

Absolutely. Family members and friends are welcome to visit their loved ones at any time.

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.

Our medical director, Dr. Michael Sherman, a specialist in internal care at Martin Health Systems, supervises all medical care. There are Licensed Nurses on staff at all times.