Respite care services

Respite Care Services for Family Caregivers

Caring for a loved one is a labor of love, but even the most dedicated caregivers need a break. Compassionate Arms provides respite care services that give you time to rest, recharge, and take care of yourself—while your loved one receives quality care from our trained professionals.

What is Respite Care?

Respite care is short-term relief care that allows family caregivers to take a break from their caregiving responsibilities. Whether you need a few hours, a day, or longer, our caregivers step in to provide the same quality care your loved one deserves.

Flexible Scheduling

Whether you need a few hours for an appointment, a day for errands, or a week for vacation—we work around your schedule to provide care when you need it most.

Personal Care Support

Our respite caregivers provide the same personal care services you normally provide—bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility assistance.

Homemaking Services

Light housekeeping, meal preparation, and other homemaking tasks to keep your loved one's environment comfortable and well-maintained.

Companionship

Meaningful social interaction, conversation, and companionship to prevent loneliness and keep your loved one engaged and content.

Medication Reminders

Ensuring your loved one takes their medications on schedule while you're away, maintaining their health routine without interruption.

Peace of Mind

Take your break knowing your loved one is in capable, caring hands. We communicate with you and follow your care instructions carefully.

Why Family Caregivers Need Respite

Studies show that family caregivers often experience burnout, depression, and health problems. Taking regular breaks isn't selfish—it's essential for providing the best care long-term.

Prevent Caregiver Burnout

Caregiving is physically and emotionally demanding. Regular respite care helps prevent exhaustion and allows you to maintain your own health and well-being.

Maintain Relationships

Respite care gives you time to nurture other important relationships—with your spouse, children, friends—that may have taken a backseat to caregiving duties.

Handle Personal Matters

Medical appointments, work obligations, errands, or simply time alone—respite care gives you the freedom to take care of your own needs.

MDHHS Respite Care Grant

We're knowledgeable about the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services respite care grant—and we can help you use it.

What is the MDHHS Respite Grant?

Michigan offers respite care grants to help family caregivers afford short-term relief care. These grants can cover the cost of professional respite services, giving you a much-needed break without the financial burden.

We Know the Process

Many agencies are unfamiliar with this grant, but we're not. Our team can guide you through the process and help you use your grant funds before they expire. Just ask—we're here to help.

Caregivers Trust Compassionate Arms

"I had a difficult time finding an agency that was familiar with the respite care grant from MDHHS. After contacting nearly 10 different agencies—many of which didn't return my calls or had no knowledge of the grant—I finally reached out to Compassionate Arms Inc. Reeven was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about the grant process. He guided me through what was needed so that I could start using the grant funds before they expired."
- Priya N.
"Ashley, our Compassionate Arms representative, went above and beyond to assist us. She not only helped us but also supported our caregiver. Her exceptional communication skills and follow-through were truly appreciated."
- Carolyn
"I was provided a list of home help agencies by MDHHS. Reeven is SO friendly and SO helpful. He immediately took action, communicated through the entire process and got us exactly what we needed incredibly fast. I can't say enough good about Reeven and his company."
- Janis H.

Programs That Cover Respite Care

Respite care may be covered through various programs. We can help you determine your eligibility.

MI Home Help / MDHHS

Michigan's Medicaid program and MDHHS respite care grants can cover respite services for eligible family caregivers.

OCHN (Oakland County)

Respite care is available through OCHN for families caring for children or adults with developmental disabilities in Oakland County.

MCCMH (Macomb County)

Macomb County Community Mental Health provides respite services for families caring for individuals with developmental disabilities.

MI Coordinated Health (Duals Program)

For individuals enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid, MI Coordinated Health may cover respite care services through partner health plans.

Accepted Insurance Plans

Aetna Molina HAP CareSource Wellcare Meridian UnitedHealthcare Humana

Where We Provide Respite Care

Macomb County

Sterling Heights, Warren & more

Oakland County

Troy, Pontiac, Southfield & more

Wayne County

Detroit, Dearborn, Livonia & more

Washtenaw County

Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti & more

Livingston County

Brighton, Howell & more

Monroe County

Monroe, Dundee & more

St. Clair County

Port Huron, Marysville & more

Quality Care While You Take a Break

Companionship and conversation
Respite caregiver providing companionship
Mealtime companionship and care

You Deserve a Break

Contact us today to learn about respite care options. Whether you need help with the MDHHS grant or just want to schedule care, our team is here to support you.