Respite Care Services — Philadelphia & Bucks County, PA
Respite Care at Home in Philadelphia & Bucks County
Respite care gives family caregivers a scheduled break while a professional caregiver takes over at home. A-Team Home Care provides hourly, daily, and overnight respite care throughout Philadelphia and Bucks County — so you can rest, work, or handle life knowing your loved one is in good hands.
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✓ Same-Day Availability
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✓ Screened & Bonded Caregivers
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✓ No Long-Term Contract
Family caregivers provide an estimated 37 billion hours of unpaid care annually in the United States. Caregiver burnout is real, and it affects the quality of care your loved one receives. Respite care is not a luxury — it is a planned part of a sustainable care arrangement. A-Team Home Care provides professional in-home respite so family caregivers can take a break without worry.
Respite can be scheduled in advance for a recurring weekly break, or arranged quickly for an unexpected situation. Call (215) 490-9994 — we often have same-day availability.
What Respite Care Includes
During respite, A-Team’s caregivers provide the same level of care the family member would provide — following your routines and preferences:
Personal Care
Bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transfers, and mobility assistance following your established care routine
Meal Preparation
Preparing meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions, texture requirements, and your loved one’s preferences
Medication Reminders
Prompting medication at scheduled times and monitoring intake — not administering, but ensuring doses aren’t missed
Companionship & Supervision
Meaningful engagement, activities, conversation, and safety supervision including wandering prevention for dementia clients
Overnight Care
Awake or sleep-in overnight coverage so the family caregiver gets an uninterrupted night of rest
Light Housekeeping
Laundry, dishes, tidying the living area, and other light tasks to keep the home safe and comfortable during the visit
Respite Care Scheduling Options
A-Team provides flexible respite arrangements with no long-term commitment required:
Recurring Weekly
Set a regular schedule — every Tuesday morning, every weekend afternoon — so you can plan your life around a reliable break
Occasional / As-Needed
Book respite for a medical appointment, a family event, or a day when you simply need a break — call us 24 hours in advance
Extended Respite
Multi-day or week-long coverage while the family caregiver travels, recovers from illness, or manages a personal crisis
How to Pay for Respite Care
Pennsylvania Medicaid
Community HealthChoices and OBRA waiver programs cover respite hours for eligible family caregivers. Contact your MCO care manager to request respite authorization.
Veterans Benefits
The VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) and Aid & Attendance benefit can cover respite care for eligible veterans and their family caregivers.
Long-Term Care Insurance
Most long-term care insurance policies include a respite care benefit. Our intake coordinators handle verification and claims submission on your behalf.
Private Pay
Private pay respite is available with no minimum hours and no long-term commitment. Hourly rates provided at your free in-home assessment.
Respite Care — Frequently Asked Questions
How much notice does A-Team need to arrange respite care?
Will the same caregiver come each time?
Can respite care be used for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia?
Does respite care require a doctor’s order?
Schedule Respite Care Today
You deserve a break. A-Team Home Care provides professional in-home respite throughout Philadelphia and Bucks County. No long-term contract. Often available same day.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Name | Respite Care at Home |
| Service Type | In-Home Respite · Family Caregiver Relief · Temporary Home Care |
| Provider | A-Team Home Care |
| Provider Type | Licensed Home Care Agency · Medicare-Certified · ACHC-Accredited |
| Schedule Options | Hourly · Daily · Overnight · Extended Multi-Day |
| Service Area | Philadelphia, PA · Bucks County, PA · Montgomery County, PA |
| Contact | (215) 490-9994 · service@ateampa.com |
| Who Benefits | Situation |
|---|---|
| Spouse / partner caregiver | Providing daily care while managing their own health; needs regular scheduled breaks to avoid burnout |
| Adult child caregiver | Balancing full-time work, children, and parent care; needs predictable relief to sustain the arrangement |
| Dementia caregiver | 24/7 supervision required; caregiver needs relief from cognitive and behavioral demands of memory care |
| Caregiver recovering from illness | Primary caregiver temporarily unable to provide care due to surgery, illness, or injury |
| Caregiver handling travel | Work trips, vacations, or family emergencies requiring multi-day professional care coverage |
| Respite Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Hourly respite | Daytime or evening coverage for 4+ hours; any day of the week; great for recurring weekly breaks |
| Full-day respite | 8+ hour coverage while the caregiver works, travels, or handles personal needs |
| Overnight respite | Awake caregiver or sleep-in caregiver; gives the family caregiver an uninterrupted night of rest |
| Weekend respite | Friday evening through Sunday; full two-day break for caregivers managing intensive weekday routines |
| Extended multi-day respite | Multiple days to several weeks of continuous coverage for travel, hospitalization, or personal crisis |
| Payer / Credential | Details |
|---|---|
| PA Medicaid (CHC / OBRA) | Covers authorized respite hours for eligible family caregivers; coordinate through MCO care manager |
| Veterans Affairs (PCAFC / Aid & Attendance) | VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers covers respite for eligible veteran households |
| Long-Term Care Insurance | Most policies include a respite benefit; intake team handles verification and claim submission |
| Private Pay | Hourly rate; no minimum contract; no long-term commitment required; rate at free assessment |
| Credentials | Pennsylvania Home Care License · Medicare Certification · ACHC Accreditation |
| Background Checks | PA criminal · FBI fingerprint · child abuse history clearance · federal exclusion · TB screening |