Skilled Nursing Respite Care
Support that allows families to rest—without worry
Caring for a medically fragile child is constant. It requires strength, patience, and an incredible amount of love. Respite care exists to give families planned, temporary relief—while ensuring their child continues to receive attentive, skilled medical care in a safe and supportive environment.
At Able Path Care, respite is more than a break. It is an intentional service designed to help families regain balance, restore energy, and sustain long-term caregiving, one moment at a time.
What Respite Care Means at Able Path Care
Respite care provides short-term skilled nursing support for families caring for children with complex medical needs. It allows caregivers the opportunity to step away—whether for rest, work, appointments, or family responsibilities—knowing their child is in capable, compassionate hands.
Respite helps families:
- Reduce physical and emotional exhaustion
- Prevent caregiver burnout
- Maintain family stability and well-being
- Continue caring for their child with renewed strength
We believe caring for a child also means caring for the family as a whole.
How Able Path Care Provides Respite Services
In-Home Skilled Nursing Respite
For families who prefer care in the comfort of their own home, our skilled nurses provide respite services in a familiar, reassuring environment.
In-home respite allows children to remain in their daily routines while caregivers take time to rest, attend appointments, or focus on other family needs—without disruption to care.
Skilled Nursing Respite in a Nurturing Care Environment
Able Path Care also offers skilled nursing respite in a nurturing care environment created to support both children and families.
This setting is not a hospital and not an institutional or confined space. It is a carefully supervised, child-centered environment designed to feel calm, welcoming, and reassuring—while still providing the medical oversight children with complex needs require.
This option offers families peace of mind, knowing their child is:
- Cared for by licensed skilled nurses
- Supported with pediatrician oversight
- Monitored according to an individualized care plan
- In a safe, structured, and compassionate environment
Our goal is to provide a space where children feel supported—and families feel confident stepping away for a planned period of rest.
Clinical Oversight & Safety
All respite services at Able Path Care are delivered with:
- Licensed skilled nursing (RN/LPN)
- Pediatrician oversight
- Individualized care planning
- Clinical monitoring appropriate to each child’s needs
Safety, dignity, and continuity of care remain at the center of everything we do.
Minimum Visit Requirement
- Minimum respite stay: 4 hours
This minimum allows us to ensure consistent care, appropriate staffing, and a meaningful period of relief for families.
Payment & Billing Policy (Private Pay)
Able Path Care’s respite services are provided on a private-pay basis.
- We do not participate with or submit claims to private insurance plans
- In most cases, Medicaid does not reimburse respite care unless it has been specifically authorized in advance
- Full payment is required at the time services are rendered
Accepted Payment Methods
- Cash
- Visa
- MasterCard
Upon request, we will provide families with the necessary documentation to submit payments to their insurance carrier for possible reimbursement, if applicable.
Cancellation Policy
To support our nursing staff and ensure availability for all families:
- A 48-hour notice is required for appointment cancellations
- Missed or late-cancelled appointments are subject to billing due to reserved provider time
Each appointment reflects dedicated clinical staffing and preparation.
Our Promise to Families
At Able Path Care, respite is about more than time away—it’s about trust.
We meet families with compassion, clarity, and respect, offering skilled nursing support that helps caregivers continue their journey with renewed strength.