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Helping families is at the core of what we do. When we provide respite care, we know our client isn't the only one who benefits, their family and friends gain the peace of mind of knowing their loved one is well cared for by someone skilled and kind. We provide respite care to dozens of families every day.
Two ways to use respite care
Regularly scheduled respite
When you can anticipate the need, an ongoing shift, daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, from 4 to 24 hours, gives you a break you can count on. We do our best to send the same caregiver each visit for consistency.
Emergency or as-needed respite
Sometimes the need can't be planned, you get sick, another family member needs you, or you simply wake up exhausted. When that happens, we'll find a caregiver to meet your family's immediate need.
What a respite caregiver does
Whether scheduled or on short notice, your respite caregiver is trained to follow the full care plan, morning and bedtime routines, plus personal care throughout the day: bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, mobility, and transfers. They also provide medication reminders, light housekeeping and laundry, transportation and shopping, meal preparation, and companionship and supervision, working closely with you to make the hand-off seamless for your loved one.
Questions Springfield families ask about respite care
How much does respite care cost in Springfield?
Respite visits use our regular hourly rates, based on how much help your loved one needs: $30 an hour for Wellness Care, $32 for Personal Care and $34 for Advanced Care. There is no deposit and no long-term contract. See all rates.
Does Medicare pay for respite care?
It may, through Medicare GUIDE, a Medicare program for people living with dementia at home. Families who meet Medicare’s criteria can receive up to 20 four-hour respite visits a year, and Caring Companions is an approved GUIDE respite provider in southwest Missouri. How GUIDE works.
Which towns near Springfield do you serve?
Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Battlefield, Willard, Strafford, Rogersville, Marshfield, Bolivar, Fair Grove, Sparta and more across Greene, Christian, Webster and Polk counties. See every town we serve.
How soon can respite care start?
We start with a free in-home assessment and a care plan. Once those are done, care can sometimes begin the same day or next day, depending on how quickly we can find the right caregiver. Call (417) 234-8494 and we’ll talk it through.
Caregiver, are you running on empty?
Burnout is common, and asking for help isn't giving up. A few hours can make all the difference.
Serving Springfield and nearby towns
Since 2017, our caregivers have helped families stay home across Greene, Christian, Webster and Polk counties. Our caregivers live and work right here.
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Wellness Care
Company, meals, laundry, errands and medication reminders, for someone who doesn't need hands-on help.
$30 an hourPersonal Care
Everything in Wellness Care, plus bathing, dressing, toileting, walking and safe transfers.
$32 an hourAdvanced Care
Extra support for advanced dementia, serious mobility limits and other complex needs.
$34 an hourDementia & Memory Care
Patient, familiar help for someone living with memory loss, in the comfort of their own home.
24-Hour Care
Caregivers in rotating 8 or 12 hour shifts, so someone is always there.
Overnight Care
One caregiver from evening to morning, for bathroom trips, wandering or anything after dark.
What families say
From our Google reviews. 4.9 stars from 54 reviews.
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“Caring Companions is an outstanding company. Their caregivers have gone above and beyond during their care of my parents.”
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“I can’t say enough good things about Caring Companions… they really care about helping in any way they can.”
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“Have been very impressed with the compassionate care my parents have received in their home. The administration has also been very flexible to work with us and very responsive.”
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“I would recommend Caring Companions to anyone looking for excellent and reliable senior care.”
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“Wonderful care. They made my dad very comfortable and dealt with him using compassion and friendship.”
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“Excellent coordination and fulfillment of care for Mom. Very happy and satisfied with Caring Companions!”