Respite Care Cost Estimator
Respite care gives family caregivers a temporary break — ranging from a few hours to several weeks. It can take place in the home, at an adult day center, or as a short-term stay at a care facility. The cost varies enormously by setting and duration. This tool estimates what different respite options will cost for your situation.
Free & Low-Cost Respite Resources:
• ARCH National Respite Network (archrespite.org) — locator for subsidized respite programs
• Eldercare Locator (eldercare.acl.gov) — Area Agency on Aging may fund respite through National Family Caregiver Support Program
• Alzheimer's Association — free respite grants for dementia caregivers in many states
• Veteran-directed care — VA offers paid family caregiver programs for eligible veterans
• Faith communities — many churches, mosques, and synagogues offer volunteer respite companions at no cost
• ARCH National Respite Network (archrespite.org) — locator for subsidized respite programs
• Eldercare Locator (eldercare.acl.gov) — Area Agency on Aging may fund respite through National Family Caregiver Support Program
• Alzheimer's Association — free respite grants for dementia caregivers in many states
• Veteran-directed care — VA offers paid family caregiver programs for eligible veterans
• Faith communities — many churches, mosques, and synagogues offer volunteer respite companions at no cost