Respite Care
Let a nurturing respite caregiver from Caring at Home step in while you take a well-deserved break.
Supportive care when you need time to rest in Scranton.
Caring for a loved one is a meaningful and rewarding responsibility—but it can also be physically and emotionally exhausting. That’s why Caring at Home offers respite care services in Scranton, giving family caregivers the chance to rest, recharge, and take care of their own well-being. Whether you need a few hours off or several days of coverage, our caregivers step in with compassionate, dependable support you can trust.
During respite care visits, our caregivers provide the same level of attention and care your loved one is used to—from help with daily routines to friendly companionship. You can take a break knowing your family member is safe, comfortable, and cared for at home. Respite care isn’t just for emergencies—it’s a valuable part of maintaining long-term caregiving health and balance.
Our Respite Care Services deliver the following caregiving benefits:
- Allowing you to physically and mentally recharge
- Flexible scheduling for your convenience
- 24/7 availability
- We can step in when you are planning an out-of-town trip
- Can be tailored for any family budget and lifestyle
Temporary relief with trusted, compassionate caregivers.
Everyone needs time to rest and reset—especially family caregivers who dedicate so much of their time and energy to a loved one’s well-being. Our respite care services offer temporary relief, giving you the freedom to step away while knowing your loved one is in capable, caring hands. Whether it’s for a few hours during the week or coverage while you travel, our caregivers are here to provide consistent support tailored to your family’s needs.
Our team understands the importance of trust and compassion in every interaction. Caregivers offer assistance with daily tasks, personal care, companionship, and routine monitoring, ensuring that your loved one continues to feel secure and valued in your absence. With temporary support in place, you can take the time you need—confident that your loved one is in a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment.
Respite care supports balance and peace of mind.
Providing care for a loved one is deeply meaningful, but without breaks, it can lead to burnout and stress. Respite care helps restore balance by giving family caregivers time to rest, focus on personal needs, or simply take a step back. Knowing that a trusted caregiver is there to provide consistent and compassionate support brings peace of mind, allowing you to recharge while your loved one continues to receive the quality care they deserve.
Compassionate care to help seniors thrive at home in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
At Caring at Home, we realize that every one of our clients is unique. That’s why we develop a personalized in-home care plan customized to each person’s specific needs. Regardless of which in-home services you need, from a few hours per week to around-the-clock care, you can be confident you or your loved one will receive the nurturing they deserve. Understanding that needs often change, we offer a broad range of in-home health care services and flexible scheduling options, enabling us to respond quickly while putting an updated care plan into action for our clients as needed.
We also recognize that good communication is the key to good customer service. Our supervisory staff is in regular contact with our clients and caregivers to ensure information is shared in an accurate and timely manner. In addition to being well-trained and fully qualified, each Caring at Home caregiver must also pass a rigorous background check. Along with having a caregiver who genuinely cares, you will have peace of mind knowing you can contact an on-call nurse supervisor any time of day or night.
Delivered when and where you need them, our dependable Home Care Services include the following:
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care
If they aren’t a safety risk to themselves or others, helping a senior family member with dementia stay in their home can be highly beneficial. The committed, highly qualified caregivers at Caring at Home can assist clients with Alzheimer’s or dementia in the comfort of their private residences.
In addition to helping the patient feel safe and secure – reducing the likelihood of anxiety or confusion episodes – our Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care services relieve the family’s responsibilities so they can stay refreshed.
Companion Care
Having a friendly and trusted companion around makes every day at home brighter. At Caring at Home, our companion caregivers enjoy spending time with seniors. While there, they can also perform services ranging from assistance with light housekeeping and routine exercise to facilitating socialization with peers.
These are some of the many ways our Companion Care services can help:
- Doctor’s appointments and prescription pick-up
- Mobility assistance
- Light exercise
Personal Care
Many seniors may struggle to perform basic activities of daily living (ADLs). To assist your efforts, the certified home health aides from Caring at Home offer reliable and discreet personal caregiving assistance for seniors.
Our customized Personal Care solutions include the following:
- Bathing & Showering
- Transfer & Ambulation Assistance
- Toileting & Incontinence Care
- Oral Hygiene
Post-Surgical Care
Our caregivers provide safe, supportive care tailored to each individual’s recovery needs, offering assistance with mobility, personal care, and daily tasks. Whether it’s help with dressing, bathing, or simply getting around the house, our caregivers are here to ensure that you’re comfortable and protected as you regain strength.
Our caregivers can assist with:
- Mobility Support
- Wound Monitoring
- Personal Hygiene
Light Housekeeping
If your senior loved one needs help maintaining their household, our convenient Light Housekeeping services can keep their home environment clean, comfortable, safe, and healthy. While we are not a dedicated cleaning service, our caregivers can provide housekeeping services that include
- Laundry
- Bedmaking and linen changes,
- Dusting, vacuuming, floor care (sweeping, mopping, etc.)
Meal Preparation
Our knowledgeable meal planners will ensure that your aging loved one eats better each and every day. From the initial grocery shopping to the in-home meal preparation itself, our caregivers will make sure that your senior’s nutritional needs are being met in the comfort of their own home.
To put your mind at ease, Caring at Home is a licensed and insured home care provider, and all of the meal planners that we employ are carefully screened beforehand.
Medication Supervision
Our highly trained caregivers and home health aides understand the importance of helping independent seniors remember to take their daily medications as prescribed.
For your protection, Caring at Home is licensed and insured, and all of our highly-trained hourly caregivers are thoroughly screened beforehand.
Respite Care
Although it’s a labor of love, caring for an aging friend or relative can be physically and emotionally demanding. If you’re not careful, caregiver burnout can sneak up on you when least expected, impacting the quality of life of both you and your loved one.
Our reliable respite caregivers can step in while you take a well-deserved break, allowing your senior to age gracefully in place while enjoying the familiar and comfortable surroundings of home.
