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 Lebanon County 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 Lebanon County 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
Respite Care services include:
- Activities of Daily Living
- Bathing and Grooming
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Toileting
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Medication Reminders

Respite care Annville families know and trust.
Since 2008, Home Instead has been providing compassionate in-home respite care and much-needed breaks for family caregivers throughout Lebanon County.Proudly caring for communities near you:
Lebanon, Quentin, Richland, Ono, Annville, Cornwall, Fredericksburg, Jonestown, Lawn, Mount Gretna, Newmanstown, Palmyra, Rexmont, Schaefferstown, Campbelltown, Kleinfeltersville, Myerstown
...to name a few.
Respite care FAQs
Respite care gives a family caregiver time away while a Care Pro remains with the client. Support may include companionship, personal care, meals, games, and everyday routines.
Lebanon County families have used respite so a spouse could run errands while a well-matched Care Pro helped with showers, conversation, and activities.
Respite can be arranged for an occasional break, a recurring weekly visit, or a longer period when a family caregiver needs more time away.
A care consultation can help determine what length and frequency would be most useful.
Yes. A Care Pro can provide familiar companionship, reminders, personal care, and supervision while the primary family caregiver takes a break.
Consistent visits can make the transition easier for the client and family.
Regular breaks can give family caregivers time to rest, attend appointments, run errands, or maintain relationships and responsibilities.
The Lebanon County team takes care with matching so the Care Pro understands the client’s routines.
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