Temporary care when you need to step away
Respite care is short-term care for an older adult or person with a disability — arranged so that family caregivers can rest, travel, attend to their own health, or simply recharge. It can also serve as a recovery bridge after a hospital stay, or a trial period to see whether a home setting like ours is the right long-term fit.
At Graceful Living Home Plus, short-stay guests are welcomed the same way long-term residents are — with the same attentive care, the same home-cooked meals, and the same consistent staff.
Situations where a short stay makes sense
Respite care looks different for every family. These are some of the most common situations we see:
Caregiver relief
Family caregivers carry enormous responsibilities. A respite stay gives you time to rest, attend to your own health, travel, or simply breathe — knowing your loved one is in good hands.
Post-hospital recovery
A short-term stay in our home can provide a supported transition after a hospital discharge — more personalized than a skilled nursing facility and more structured than going straight home.
Trial period
Some families use a short stay to see whether our environment is a good fit before committing to long-term placement. It's a low-pressure way to experience daily life here firsthand.
Seasonal or situational coverage
Family members sometimes need a few weeks of coverage during travel, surgery recovery, or other life events. We're here to step in when you need us.
Everything you'd expect — from day one
Short-stay guests have access to every service we provide. There's no tiered system — just the same warm, attentive environment that long-term residents enjoy.
Home-like setting vs. a larger facility
Many short-term care options are in large skilled nursing facilities — busy, institutional, and impersonal. For families who want something calmer, more familiar, and more personal, an adult care home like ours is often a better fit.
- Small, home-like environment — not a wing of a building
- The same staff throughout your stay — not rotating shift workers
- Meals at a real dining table, not delivered on a tray
- Flexible daily routines — adjusted to the individual
- Families encouraged to visit freely
Respite stays at Graceful Living are subject to availability — our home is small by design, and we prioritize a high-quality experience for everyone here. We recommend reaching out as early as possible when you know a short stay may be needed.
The admissions process for a short stay is the same as for long-term care: we start with a brief conversation, assess care needs, and make sure our home is genuinely the right fit. Learn about our admissions process.
For questions about current availability, please call us directly at (316) 469-6590. We're happy to talk through your situation and timing.
Looking for respite care in Wichita?
Call us or schedule a tour — we'll talk through your situation and whether we're a good fit.