Respite Care for Family Caregivers — Greater Philadelphia & Bucks County
Hourly. Overnight. Weekend. Vacation. A-Team steps in so you can step away — and come back to your loved one as a family member, not a broken caregiver. ACHC-accredited. RN-supervised. PA Medicaid CHC, VetAssist, private pay.
You're exhausted — and your loved one deserves better than an exhausted caregiver.
You've been doing this for months. Maybe years. The morning routine, the medications, the middle-of-the-night bathroom trips, the holidays alone because you can't leave. You tell yourself it's fine. It's not fine. Caregiver stress is a documented health risk — and the best thing you can do for the person you're caring for is make sure you don't collapse.
A-Team respite care covers so you can rest. A few hours this week. An overnight this weekend. A full week while you take your first trip in two years. We come to your loved one's home — the place they know — so you can leave without guilt.
The Primary Caregiver Is You. You Could Also Be Paid.
Adult family members (not spouses, not POA holders) who are already providing the personal care — bathing, dressing, mobility — for a loved one on Pennsylvania Medicaid may qualify to be paid as Direct Care Workers through A-Team's Family Caregiver Program. Other family members can also be paid for their relief shifts.
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What A-Team Respite Care Includes
A few hours or a full vacation — flexible respite coverage scheduled around the primary caregiver's real life, not a rigid care template.
Hourly Relief
A few hours per week — enough for a doctor appointment, a workout, or a nap without your phone in your hand. Recurring weekly blocks available.
Overnight Coverage
Caregiver takes the overnight shift so the primary caregiver sleeps through the night. Particularly critical for families managing dementia with nighttime wandering.
Full-Day Respite
A full 8-to-12-hour shift so the caregiver has a real day — not a two-hour window. Used for medical appointments, work commitments, or personal recovery.
Weekend Respite
Saturday and/or Sunday coverage — because families who are doing this 365 days a year deserve a weekend.
Vacation Coverage
Multi-day or multi-week coverage so the primary caregiver can travel. Requires advance notice; A-Team arranges 24-hour coverage or live-in placement for the duration.
Caregiver Recovery
When the primary caregiver has a health event — surgery, illness, hospitalization — A-Team provides emergency coverage so the care recipient doesn't go unattended.
Emergency Respite
Unplanned crisis coverage when the family caregiver cannot be present — placed as quickly as 24 to 48 hours from the initial call.
Recurring Weekly Hours
A set number of caregiver hours each week — predictable, scheduled, and consistent so the primary caregiver can plan their life around them.
4 Caregivers Who Most Often Call A-Team for Respite
Caregiver burnout doesn't happen overnight. These are the patterns we see most often when families finally call.
Burned-out spouse caregiver
You've been your spouse's caregiver for two years. You sleep in the recliner because you can't sleep through the night anymore. Your own doctor keeps saying you need to rest. Caregiver stress in spouses is clinically documented — it raises mortality risk in the caregiver. A-Team overnight respite is not a luxury. It's a medical necessity for you too.
Working full-time while caregiving
You leave your parent in the morning with anxiety in your chest, and you come home to a second shift. You haven't had a weekend in months. Recurring weekly respite hours let you do your job without the fear — and come home to a family member instead of a caregiver role.
Family travel or emergency
Your son's graduation. Your sister's wedding out of state. Your own surgery that can't be postponed. When the primary caregiver needs to be somewhere else, A-Team covers — 24-hour or live-in for the duration. Your loved one stays home. You go where you need to go.
Holiday relief
The holidays are when family caregiver burnout peaks. When everyone else is at the table and you're managing a behavioral episode, something breaks. A-Team holiday respite coverage — even one shift per day over a holiday week — gives you the table back.
How A-Team Respite Care Works
From your first call to a caregiver in the home — typically 24 to 48 hours.
Free Consultation
Call (215) 490-9994. We'll listen to your schedule, discuss what hours you need covered, and review coverage options — PA Medicaid CHC, VetAssist, private pay, long-term care insurance.
In-Home RN Assessment
A registered nurse comes to the home, meets your loved one, and writes a care plan specific to the respite hours. The plan includes your loved one's preferences, routines, and any behavioral or medical notes.
Caregiver Match
A-Team matches a caregiver by location, language preference, and care needs — consistency is important for respite care. The same caregiver(s) for recurring weekly shifts whenever possible.
Relief Begins
First shift within 24 to 48 hours. Recurring weekly hours scheduled to your calendar. Vacation or extended coverage arranged with advance notice. Your schedule drives the plan.
See How A-Team Home Care Works in the Home
A 90-second overview of why Greater Philadelphia and Bucks County families trust A-Team to step in when they need to step away.
A-Team Home Care · Greater Philadelphia & Bucks County · 90-second overview
The Primary Caregiver Should Also Be Paid
If you're an adult family member (not a spouse, not a POA holder) who has been providing the personal care — bathing, dressing, mobility — for a loved one on Pennsylvania Medicaid, you may qualify to be paid for that care through A-Team's Family Caregiver Program. The same hours you've already been doing. Paid. Through state Medicaid funding.
See If You Qualify →Why Greater Philadelphia & Bucks Family Caregivers Choose A-Team for Respite
Consistent caregivers. Flexible scheduling. RN supervision. And a team that actually shows up.
Consistent Caregiver Assignment
A-Team assigns the same caregiver(s) for recurring respite hours whenever possible — so your loved one isn't meeting a stranger every week.
Flexible Scheduling
Hourly, overnight, weekend, or extended. A-Team builds the schedule around the primary caregiver's life — not the other way around.
RN-Supervised Care Plans
Every respite care client has a written nursing care plan — so every relief caregiver knows exactly what the loved one needs, prefers, and doesn't respond well to.
PA Medicaid CHC In-Network
In-network with all three Pennsylvania CHC plans. Authorized personal care hours can be scheduled around the primary caregiver's schedule.
Emergency Respite Available
When the primary caregiver has a health event or emergency, A-Team arranges emergency coverage within 24 to 48 hours — because the care recipient's safety can't wait.
VetAssist Provider
VA Aid & Attendance benefit covers respite hours for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses — through A-Team's authorized VetAssist provider status.
Vacation & Extended Coverage
Multi-week vacation coverage arranged with advance notice — 24-hour shift coverage or live-in placement for the duration of the trip.
ACHC Accredited
Hospital-grade accreditation. Every relief caregiver operates under the same ACHC standard as the primary care team — not a different standard for "just" respite.
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Respite Care FAQ
The most common questions Greater Philadelphia and Bucks County family caregivers ask before arranging respite.
What is respite care?
Does Pennsylvania Medicaid cover respite care?
Can a family member get paid for respite coverage?
How quickly can respite care start?
What's the difference between respite care and regular home care?
Can A-Team provide respite during a family vacation?
Where does A-Team provide respite care?
Two Offices · Five Counties
Respite care available across Greater Philadelphia and Bucks. Local intake, local care coordinators, local supervision.
2751 N. 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 490-9994
2 Park Lane, Suite 106
Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053
(215) 490-9994
Contact Us
Call us today at (215) 490-9994 to book a free in-home consultation with a member of our dedicated staff and discover all the ways A-Team Home Care can support you or your loved ones.
Irina Rabovetsky
Our team is here to listen, answer your questions, and help you build the right care plan for your loved one — whether you need care now or are just exploring options.
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You Need Rest. Your Loved One Needs You Rested.
ACHC-accredited. RN-supervised. Flexible respite scheduling — hourly to vacation-length. PA Medicaid CHC, VetAssist, private pay. Most clients placed within 24 to 48 hours.
See If You Qualify
Tell us a little about your loved one's situation and a member of our team will reach out within one business day to walk you through the Pennsylvania Medicaid Family Caregiver Program eligibility — call us directly at (215) 490-9994 if you'd rather speak first.
By submitting this form, you agree to be contacted by A-Team Home Care Inc. via email, phone, text message, automated calls, and/or ringless voicemail regarding services, recruiting, or promotions. Message frequency varies. Standard message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time.