Respite Care
Respite Care
Respite Care
What respite care is
Caring for someone you love is one of the hardest jobs there is, and you cannot do it well if you never stop. A respite stay at Belmont Castle gives your relative a warm, sociable break and gives you the chance to rest, recover, or simply catch your breath, knowing they are genuinely cared for.
Respite care is a short-term stay, for your relative and, just as importantly, for you. Caring for someone you love is relentless, and everybody needs to rest, recover or simply have a break without guilt.
A respite stay at Belmont Castle gives your loved one a warm, sociable change of scene with full care around them, and gives you the breathing space to look after yourself. Stays can be as short or as long as you need.
Flexible & Quick
Arranged around your life, often at short notice
Any length of stay
From a single week to several, planned in advance or arranged quickly when life makes it necessary.
A full part of the home
Respite guests enjoy everything permanent residents do: their own room, all meals, activities and companionship.
A gentle way to try us
For many families, a respite stay is the easiest way to discover that Belmont Castle could be the right long-term home.
What's Included
What your weekly fee covers
Your weekly fee covers the care, the comforts and the day-to-day life of the home. A small number of personal extras are charged separately, and we will always tell you what they are up front.
See how funding works →- Your own private room
- All meals, snacks and refreshments
- Personal laundry and daily housekeeping
- Round-the-clock care from our trained team
- A full programme of activities and outings
- Wi-Fi and all utilities
How To Arrange
Three simple steps
Call us
Tell us the dates you need and a little about your relative. We'll check availability straight away.
Quick assessment
A short assessment lets us prepare the right support. We can often turn respite around very quickly.
Enjoy the break
Your loved one settles into a warm, sociable stay, and you get the rest you need with complete peace of mind.
Good to know
Questions about respite care
How long can a respite stay last?
Respite stays are flexible. They can be as short as a week or considerably longer, depending on what you and your relative need. We are happy to discuss any length of stay.
Can respite be arranged at short notice?
Yes. We understand respite is often needed urgently, whether for a family carer's break, recovery after a hospital stay, or an unexpected situation. Call us and we will help as quickly as we can.
What is included in a respite stay?
A respite stay includes everything a permanent resident enjoys: your own room, all meals, full care, activities and companionship. Your relative is a full part of the home for as long as they are with us.
Could a respite stay become permanent?
Sometimes families find that a respite stay is the gentlest way to discover that Belmont Castle is the right long-term home. If that happens, we will make the transition to permanent care simple and stress-free.
Talk to us about respite care
Book a visit or call the team for an honest, no-obligation conversation.