Understanding Elderly Respite Care


You may think of assisted living facilities as apartment complexes for seniors in need of intense care and support. While you can find trusted senior care in assisted living complexes, you can also experience short-term respite care.

Caretaking is a full-time job. We understand that you may need a break from time to time. Perhaps your loved one has undergone surgery that you are unable to tend to properly. Regardless, MorningStar offers respite care to provide support for families and seniors.

What is Respite Care?

Respite care offers short-term support for family members or caregivers supporting a senior loved one. We offer Short-term Stays of about 30 days or less, for those times when a senior's regular caregiver is unavailable or unable to provide care for any reason. These seniors in respite care will reside in a fully furnished room within our senior living community.

What are the Benefits of Respite Care?

Surgery Recovery- Respite stays are also ideal for any seniors who are recovering from surgery and need added care, attention, and support that they may not have access to at home. MorningStar offers the quiet quarters and attendance you need to fully recover.

Caregiver Support- While families and caregivers enjoy supporting their elderly loved ones, there are times when they are not able to provide the same level of care. If a caregiver is going on vacation, moving, welcoming a baby, or experiencing an illness themselves, respite stays at MorningStar’s Senior Living communities provide added help to these families.

Trying Out a Senior Care Facility- Respite stays at MorningStar allow curious seniors to experience our senior living facilities without any long-term commitment. During a respite stay, you get a full month to experience the amenities and activities MorningStar has to offer. From here, you can have a full picture of what senior retirement could look like at MorningStar.

Find Assisted Living Options Near You

MorningStar Assisted Living Des Moines provides high-quality care and safety assurances for seniors, making it an excellent choice for families seeking a safe and secure senior living community. With a commitment to safety, experienced staff members, and state-of-the-art safety features, you can be confident that your loved one will receive the best care possible with us at MorningStar.

Contact us today to learn more about MorningStar's Assisted Living retirement communities in Des Moines, Iowa. Our staff is happy to answer any questions you have, and our website also provides information on our company's history and vision. Our holistic approach to senior care sets us apart from other senior assisted living facilities in Iowa. We encourage you to see our exceptional options for seniors seeking independent and assisted living in Des Moines, IA.

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