Caring for an aging parent or loved one is deeply meaningful. But when caregiving responsibilities become overwhelming, you deserve a break, not just a few hours here and there, but genuine rest where you can recharge. Preferred Care at Home provides compassionate respite care services in Boca Raton, giving family caregivers the temporary relief they need while ensuring their loved one remains comfortable, safe, and engaged at home.
Preferred Care at Home has been helping families throughout Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Boynton Beach since 1984. We understand the unique challenges family caregivers face in South Florida’s active senior community. Our caregivers are carefully screened through a rigorous 7-step process and matched to your loved one’s personality, not just their care needs.
What sets our respite care services apart is our commitment to continuity and peace of mind. We don’t just send someone to “cover” while you’re away. We develop genuine relationships between caregivers and clients. Our Companion and Homemaker Care services and personal care services provide the professional support your family member deserves while you take the break you’ve earned.
Sometimes you just need a few hours to focus on yourself to visit friends, attend an appointment, or simply rest without worry. Our short-term respite care gives you that freedom. A trained caregiver comes to your home to provide companionship, assistance with light housekeeping, and supervision while you step away.
We handle everything from meal preparation to medication reminders, ensuring your family member’s well being never takes a back seat. You’ll return home refreshed, knowing your parent or spouse was in capable, compassionate hands the entire time.
When you need more than just a short break, our multi-day respite care provides round-the-clock support. We can arrange 24-hour care or live-in care to ensure your loved one receives continuous professional care while you’re away.
During a respite stay of several days or weeks, our caregivers maintain your loved one’s daily routine, provide personal care as needed, manage medications, and offer the companionship that keeps seniors mentally and socially engaged. Families have access to our Transparency Room portal, allowing you to check caregiver notes and updates from anywhere.
Caring for someone with memory loss requires patience, specialized knowledge, and constant vigilance, making respite even more crucial for family caregivers. Our dementia and Alzheimer’s care specialists understand the unique challenges these conditions present. They’re trained in memory care techniques, behavioral management, and creating secure routines that reduce confusion and anxiety.
When you need temporary relief, you can trust that your family member will receive compassionate care from someone who knows how to navigate memory-related challenges. We focus on meaningful engagement, safety monitoring, and maintaining the dignity of each person we serve, regardless of their cognitive abilities.
After a loved one returns from the hospital, the burden on family caregivers often intensifies. There are follow-up appointments to schedule, medications to manage, and recovery instructions to follow, all while your loved one needs more hands-on help than usual. Our transition care services can provide the extra support your family needs during this critical recovery period.
A professional caregiver helps with post-hospital care tasks, transportation to medical appointments, and ensures your loved one follows their doctor’s instructions. This gives you the breathing room to manage other responsibilities without sacrificing your own health or watching your loved one struggle through recovery alone.
We take a thoughtful, personalized approach to ensure your loved one receives the care they deserve.
Step 01
Free phone consultation to answer your questions with no obligation.
Step 02
We meet in your home to understand your unique needs and routines.
Step 03
Creating a personalized plan addressing specific dementia needs.
Step 04
Selecting caregivers whose personality aligns with your loved one’s.
Step 05
Regular check-ins and access to our Transparency Room portal.
Boca Raton’s vibrant senior community and warm climate create wonderful opportunities, but they also present unique challenges for family caregivers. Here’s how we help address the most common concerns we hear from families in the area:
Challenge
What It Looks Like
How We Help
Caregiver burnout in active senior communities
What It Looks Like
Boca Raton’s year-round activities and social expectations can make it harder for family caregivers to admit they need rest, leading to exhaustion.
How We Help
Our respite care services provide guilt-free breaks, allowing you to recharge while your loved one receives professional companionship and care.
Challenge
owbird season complications
What It Looks Like
When seasonal residents leave Boca Raton for summer months, family caregivers often lack their usual support network, increasing stress and isolation.
How We Help
We offer flexible respite care throughout the year, filling gaps when friends and relatives aren’t available to help with caregiving responsibilities.
Challenge
Heat-related challenges
What It Looks Like
South Florida’s intense heat and humidity can be dangerous for elderly people, requiring constant supervision and limiting outdoor activities during summer months.
How We Help
Our caregivers ensure your loved one stays safe and comfortable indoors with engaging activities, proper hydration, and climate-appropriate routines while you take your much needed break.
Challenge
Finding trustworthy temporary care
What It Looks Like
Many families worry about leaving their loved one with someone unfamiliar, especially when they need a break for just a few hours or days.
How We Help
We use a rigorous 7-step screening process and personality-based matching to ensure every caregiver is reliable, experienced, and compatible with your family member.
Challenge
Maintaining consistency during respite
What It Looks Like
Seniors thrive on routine, and disruptions can cause confusion or anxiety, making family caregivers hesitant to take time away from caregiving.
How We Help
We work to assign the same caregiver for your respite care whenever possible, and our team takes time to learn your loved one’s unique routines and preferences
Challenge
Balancing respite costs with limited budgets
What It Looks Like
Quality professional care can feel financially out of reach, leaving family caregivers to push through exhaustion rather than seek the temporary relief they need.
How We Help
Preferred Care at Home was built on affordable, accessible care. We offer flexible hourly options and work with families to develop respite care plans that fit within their budget.
Our team lives and works in Boca Raton communities alongside the families we serve. When you call, you reach neighbors who understand Boca Raton.
We Serve:
We’ve served families throughout Boca Raton and surrounding communities for over 40 years. Our local knowledge means faster response times and caregivers who understand the unique characteristics of South Florida senior living.
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Respite care costs vary based on the level of care needed and the length of services. For a few hours of companion and homemaker care, you might pay $25-35 per hour, while extended 24-hour care typically costs less per hour due to the longer commitment. We provide free consultations and transparent pricing upfront, so you’ll know exactly what to expect before making any commitment. Our goal is to make quality respite care accessible and affordable for Boca Raton families.
We’ve been serving South Florida families since 1984 with over 40 years of continuous experience in home care. Unlike many agencies, we carefully match caregivers to your loved one’s personality and interests, not just their care needs. Our 7-step screening process ensures every caregiver is reliable and compassionate. Plus, our proprietary Transparency Room portal gives you real-time updates and peace of mind, even when you’re across the country taking your well-deserved break.
It depends on your unique situation and needs. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and need regular weekly breaks to run errands, attend appointments, or simply rest, short-term respite for a few hours works beautifully. If you’re planning a vacation, dealing with your own health issues, or experiencing serious caregiver burnout, extended respite care for several days or weeks gives you the time to truly recharge. During our consultation, we’ll help you determine what makes the most sense for your family.
For short-term respite care, we can often arrange services within 24-48 hours of your initial contact, depending on caregiver availability and your specific needs. Extended respite stays typically require a few days of planning to ensure proper caregiver matching and care plan development. If you have an upcoming trip or event, we recommend reaching out at least a week in advance, though we always do our best to accommodate urgent requests.
If you’re feeling physically exhausted, emotionally drained, or resentful about your caregiving role, those are clear signs you need a break. Other indicators include neglecting your own health, withdrawing from friends and activities you once enjoyed, or feeling like you’re losing yourself in the caregiving responsibilities. Even if you “can manage,” respite care isn’t a luxury. It’s essential for your well being and your ability to remain an effective caregiver long-term.
Absolutely. Many families start with respite care and then transition to regular scheduled services, whether that’s a few hours weekly or more comprehensive support. We’re here to adapt as your needs change. Through our Transparency Room portal, you can access caregiver notes and care history even after a respite stay ends. If you need to arrange another respite period in the future, you can often work with the same caregiver your loved one already knows and trusts.
Yes. In fact, respite care is especially crucial for caregivers of people with memory loss. Dementia and Alzheimer’s care requires constant vigilance and specialized patience, making caregiver burnout particularly common. Our caregivers are trained in memory care techniques, behavioral management, and creating secure routines. They know how to engage your loved one, manage confusion, and maintain safety while you take your much needed break without worry.
Resistance to outside help is completely normal. We address this by taking time to introduce the caregiver before respite care begins, focusing on building a genuine relationship rather than just showing up to “provide care.” We match caregivers based on shared interests and personality compatibility, which helps create natural connections. Many families are surprised to find that after the initial introduction, their loved one actually looks forward to the caregiver’s visits and enjoys the companionship.
We strive for continuity whenever possible because we know consistency matters, especially for seniors with dementia or those who are slow to warm up to new people. While we can’t always guarantee the same caregiver for every respite stay (due to scheduling and availability), we prioritize caregiver consistency and work to minimize changes. If your respite care becomes regular or recurring, we’ll do everything we can to assign the same professional caregiver your loved one has come to know.
During respite care, our caregivers provide whatever your loved one needs based on the care plan we develop together. This can include companionship and conversation, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication reminders, assistance with personal care tasks like bathing or dressing, transportation to appointments or recreational programs, and engaging activities tailored to your loved one’s interests. The goal is to maintain their normal routine and keep them comfortable, secure, and socially engaged while you take care of yourself.
