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Page 1 of 3 RESPITE CARE
Respite care is temporary care or “intermittent breaks” for the family or primary caregiver, who is caring for an individual with a physical and / or intellectual disability, a chronic or terminal health condition. Unlike many other programs Agape Respite Care is a life span program that provides care for infants through the senior adult years.
OUT OF HOME RESPITE
Respite care provides families and caregivers with relief from the ongoing demands of providing care for their loved one with special needs. At times family caregivers need to be away from their home and need a place for their family member with disabilities to stay in their absence. There are also times when the family caregiver needs to be at home but be relieved of their care responsibilities.
Out of home care at the Agape House may be the answer. Our respite house is an attractive, accessible home, specifically designed to accommodate the special care needs of children and adults with disabilities. Agape Respite Care’s staff is trained in providing personalized care to meet the personal care needs, health and safety needs as well as present activities for their personal interest and enjoyment.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
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Any individual birth through adult with an intellectual and / or physical disability or chronic health condition
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Free of communicable diseases
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Free of disruptive behavioral issues that would cause a danger to self or others
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Free of life supporting equipment or skilled nursing care
Hours
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Agape prides itself in being a family centered service. The family sets the dates and times of arrival and departure according to their need.
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Respite Care hours are available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week at the Agape House, located at 298 Forest Park Drive in Berne, Indiana
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Office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Agape Respite Care is Closed for all Major Holidays
SCHEDULING
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Reservations should be made at least one week in advance of the requested stay.
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Recommended weekend reservations be made 2 -3 weeks in advance if possible
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Reservations may be made up to 6 months in advance for occasions of great importance.
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Reservations are made on a first come first serve basis, except in the case of an emergency.
LENGTH OF RESPITE STAY
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A stay may be from a minimum of two hours to a maximum of ten consecutive days not encompassing more than one weekend.
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Stays must include an approved plan of care and an emergency back-up plan with specific contacts in the absence of the parent or guardian.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Agape Respite Care is not able to bill private insurance, straight Medicaid or Medicare. We will assist families in applying for subsidy programs to cover the cost of respite care. We have a sliding fee scale according to family size and household income. Agape is committed to serving needs and will not turn someone away because of their financial situation.
Agape Respite Care is nationally accredited by The Council on Quality and Leadership and certified by the state of Indiana.
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