Short Stay/Respite Programs

 

Short Stay/Respite Programs are designed to assist families who are presently caring for older adults by providing a place to bring their parent/family member that will meet their parent/family member needs on a short-term basis. Short Stay/Respite allows the family relief from the physical and psychological demands of providing care in the home. Short Stay programs offer relief to families/caregivers for convalescent care, palliative care, emergency crisis care, vacation and rest.

The Long Term Care & Seniors Branch offers Short Stay/Respite as part of the Facility Programs, Alternative Community Living Program (ACLP) and the Community Programs.

Facility Short Stay Program

Short Stays at the Newmarket or Maple Health Centre can range from one to four weeks at one time. A family is entitled to a total of 90 days of respite care per year, based on need.

While in the Centre, short-stay/respite clients have access to the same programs and services provided to long stay residents.

The Maple Health Centre currently has 3 short stay/respite program beds available: 2 on the Complex Care Unit and 1 on the Secured Care Unit. Short Stay/Respite is also available at the Alzheimer/Cognitively Impaired Day Program at the Maple Health Centre.The Newmarket Health Centre currently has 3 short stay/ respite program beds available: 2 on the Complex Care Unit and 1 on the Secured Care Unit.

To access the Maple Health Centre or Newmarket Health Centre Short Stay/Respite beds, please contact the York Region Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) at 1-888-470-2222.

If a family wishes to use these services during the peak holiday seasons, they are encouraged to book well in advance.

Short Stay Alternative Community Living Program

The Alternative Community Living Short Stay/Respite Program accommodates people who are independent and motivated to remain in the community. Respite clients may benefit from participating in the program for a flexible period of time, depending on individual circumstances, before returning to their homes or entering a long-term care facility. Generally, clients applying for the Short Stay/Respite Program currently live in the community and require support during family vacations or rest periods, are recuperating from illness, or have recently been hospitalized.

Respite/Short Stay Programs are available at the Alternative Community Living Program (ACLP) sites. These sites include: Richmond Hill, Newmarket, Keswick, Aurora and Schomberg. A private bedroom is available in an apartment setting at each location except Schomberg. The Schomberg ACLP site has one bed available on a limited basis - please inquire.

The short stay program includes the use of a private bedroom with an accessible washroom, in an apartment setting, and a shared living room with T.V. and a kitchen. Staff are available to provide personal support services including assistance with bathing, medication reminders, dressing, meals and laundry services.

The current community short stay rate is $35.00 per day. Long term stay rates are available on request.

For more information please contact the Alternative Community Living Program (ACLP) at 1-866-967-5582 ext. 297 or 905-895-2381 ext. 297.

Short Stay/Respite at the Day Centres

Overnight caregiver relief is available at the Cognitively Impaired Day Centre. Short stay/respite beds are available in a secured setting at Keswick Gardens and the Maple Health Centre.

To access the Keswick Gardens short stay day program cognitively impaired services please contact 1-866-967-5582 ext. 3426.

To access the Maple Health Centre short stay day program cognitively impaired services please contact 905-303-0133 ext. 3604