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A break for you, without breaking the routine.
Whether it’s a few hours a week or everyday support, our Central Iowa Care Pros gently step in with the same level of attentiveness and warmth you provide. Because like you, our goal is to make your loved one feel safe and comfortable at home.
Respite care Waukee families know and trust.
Since 2002, Home Instead has been providing compassionate in-home respite care and much-needed breaks for family caregivers throughout Central Iowa.
Proudly caring for communities near you:
Dallas, Madison, Warren, Boone and Story Counties. West Des Moines, Clive, Urbandale, Indianola, Norwalk, Adel, Perry, Carlisle, Waukee, Winterset, Ames, Boone, Madrid, Nevada, Ogden, Story City
...to name a few.
What is respite care and how can we help?
In-home respite care is short-term senior care designed to give family caregivers a break while ensuring their loved one continues to receive safe, reliable support at home. Whether you need a few hours or ongoing assistance, respite care helps maintain balance for both caregivers and seniors.
Caring for an older loved one is an act of love, but it can take a toll on everyone involved. That’s where your local Home Instead team in Central Iowa can help. By stepping in when needed, our Care Pros provide your loved one with compassionate care in the comfort of home—giving you time to rest and recharge.Here’s how respite care can help:
- Caregiver relief – family caregivers can take a break to reduce stress and avoid burnout.
- Confidence in care – knowing your loved one is receiving compassionate, attentive support from a trusted, vetted Care Pro.
- Improved self-esteem – structured support without family nearby helps foster confidence and independence.
- Companionship and connection – eases loneliness and supports emotional well-being.
- Trusted personal care – short-term senior care that supports safety, routines, and independence.
A break for you, without breaking the routine.
Our approach to in-home respite care goes beyond a checklist. It’s built on trust, empathy, and understanding. We take the time to get to know your loved one, your family, and every detail of care.
Whether it’s a few hours a week or everyday support, our Central Iowa Care Pros gently step in with the same level of attentiveness and warmth you provide. Because like you, our goal is to make your loved one feel safe and comfortable at home.
Respite care plans that work with your schedule
In-home respite care works best when it doesn’t feel like a disruption. From our local Home Instead office in Waukee, we’ll build a care plan that follows your loved one’s routines, preferences, and rhythms, then adapt it as schedules and needs change.
Respite Care services include:
- Activities of Daily Living
- Bathing and Grooming
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Toileting
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Medication Reminders
Respite care Waukee families know and trust.
Since 2002, Home Instead has been providing compassionate in-home respite care and much-needed breaks for family caregivers throughout Central Iowa.Proudly caring for communities near you:
Dallas, Madison, Warren, Boone and Story Counties. West Des Moines, Clive, Urbandale, Indianola, Norwalk, Adel, Perry, Carlisle, Waukee, Winterset, Ames, Boone, Madrid, Nevada, Ogden, Story City
...to name a few.
Respite care FAQs
Respite can cover a few hours, an evening, an overnight period, or a recurring schedule while a family caregiver rests or handles other responsibilities. Dementia support, long-term matching, practical equipment planning, and care that adapts over time.
Families can receive wraparound non-medical support alongside hospice, with the local team focused on daily routines and family time.
The team can learn the client’s routines, preferences, and safety needs before the first visit. A Care Pro can then support meals, companionship, personal care, errands, or other agreed tasks while the family caregiver steps away.
Hospice providers, long-term care partners, and local family-care networks. The schedule can be reviewed as the family’s needs change.
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