How long can I stay?
Unlike many providers, there is no minimum stay. The maximum skilled nursing stay is 30 days at Covenant Living.
Does Medicare or Medicaid pay for respite care?
Respite is strictly private. We do offer discounted daily rates for external customers, and pre-payment in advance is required via credit card or check.
What Respite Care options are available?
- Assisted Living
- Skilled Nursing
How do I start the process?
Our Healthcare Navigator can answer questions about a respite stay in a skilled care setting.
What should I bring for my Respite stay?
We look forward to serving you during your short-term respite stay. All respite rooms come fully equipped and furnished in either semi or private options. Here are some items to bring during your stay:
- Medicare, Social Security and health insurance cards
- Seven days of comfortable clothing, gym shoes
- A copy of your Living Will and Power of Attorney (POA) if available
- Toiletry items such as an electric shaver, hairbrush and comb. We provide basic toiletry items.
- Mobile phone, tablet and or laptop. Complimentary WiFi is available as well as in room televisions.
Can I convert to a long-term stay from Respite if desired?
Yes, you can convert to a long-term stay from respite. If you choose, your rate will align to full-price daily rate for self-pay customers or apply to Medicaid as applicable.
Do I need physician orders for a Respite stay?
A doctor’s order and recent health and physical are required prior to respite stay. Our Healthcare Navigator will assist you with gathering this information.
Are meals included?
Three meals are included daily, plus snacks.
What is the difference between Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Respite?
Skilled Care respite typically involves temporary care provided by licensed healthcare professionals, such as registered nurses and therapists. It is often utilized for individuals with complex medical needs or chronic conditions that require specialized care. Assisted Living respite care, on the other hand, is a temporary stay in an assisted living community. It is designed for individuals who may need assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, medication management or meal preparation. Assisted living provides a supportive and homelike environment for individuals who require some level of assistance but do not necessarily require extensive medical care such as provided in a skilled care setting.
Are there guest apartments for loved ones to visit?
There are guest apartments available in Independent Living for loved ones to stay overnight if they are visiting.
Do I have access to all campus amenities during my respite stay?
Yes, you have access to the entire Covenant Living community during your respite stay.
Tour our community today to see why we’re the choice for you or your loved one.
Keep in mind, you do not have to be a current resident of our senior community to benefit from our Assisted Living, Assisted Living Memory Care, Skilled Nursing or short-term Rehabilitation services, nor will you have to pay an entrance fee to enter one of the areas noted above.
For more information, call (877) 248-5670 or click here to request more information.
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Did you know a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) can be a simple, tax-smart way to support causes you care about?
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Starting a conversation about assisted living with a loved one can feel emotional and even overwhelming—but it’s also one of the most caring things you can do.
Have you noticed small changes in your loved one’s daily routine or safety that have made you start to wonder what the next best step might be? These moments can be hard to talk about, but they often open the door to meaningful conversations about support, comfort, and quality of life.
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