When you have been providing care for a loved one day after day, even a short break can feel impossible to arrange. Families across Lexington, KY face this reality every week. Preferred Care at Home of Lexington provides respite in-home care so family caregivers can rest, recharge, and return to the people who need them most.
With over 40 years of experience in home care, Preferred Care at Home has helped families find temporary relief through dependable respite care services. Our Lexington office, led by owner Ethan Guerrieri, brings that commitment to respite in-home care that Lexington families can count on.
What makes us different starts with how we match caregivers to your family member. Every caregiver passes our rigorous 7-step screening process, and we pair them by personality and life experience, not just availability. That means your loved one is in good hands with someone who genuinely connects with them.
Sometimes the much needed break you are looking for starts with knowing your loved one has real company. Our companion care provides conversation, activities, and genuine connection in Lexington. Companion caregivers assist with outings, engage in hobbies, and offer the kind of friendship that makes each visit a rewarding experience. This is care that focuses on well being, not just tasks.
When your family member needs hands-on assistance with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, or mobility support, our personal care services step in so you can step away. Caregivers follow a detailed care plan built around your loved one’s unique situation. From medication reminders to help getting ready each morning, every visit is tailored to what matters most.
Keeping up a house while providing care for someone you love can wear you down. Our homemaker care takes errands, light housekeeping, and meal preparation off your plate. This frees you to focus on your own well being, your children, your work, or simply getting the rest you need. Your loved one stays comfortable at home while everything runs smoothly.
A hospital discharge can leave your family scrambling for support. Our transition care provides short term respite care during those critical first days and weeks at home in Lexington. With UK Chandler Hospital, Baptist Health Lexington, and CHI Saint Joseph all serving the area, families here frequently navigate complex post-hospital recoveries. We help your person remain safe at home while you handle other responsibilities.
Step 01
Call us or request a no obligation care consultation online. We will listen to your story and your schedule.
Step 02
You will meet with our team to determine exactly what services are needed for your loved one’s care and comfort.
Step 03
Together, we build a care plan designed around your family’s hours, responsibilities, and caregiving goals.
Step 04
We match a caregiver to your loved one by personality and experience so the relationship feels natural from day one.
Step 05
Care starts on your schedule. The respite services and care provided through each visit are tracked in our Transparency Room portal, which keeps your team and family connected with clear communication every step of the way.
If you are searching for respite in home care in Lexington KY, you are not alone. Families here in Lexington face specific challenges when it comes to caregiving and finding relief. Understanding these challenges is the first step toward solving them.
Challenge
What It Looks Like
How We Help
Hot, humid Kentucky summers
What It Looks Like
Heat and humidity make outings risky for seniors, adding to a caregiver’s stress and daily responsibilities.
How We Help
Our caregivers assist with indoor activities, hydration routines, and errands so your family member stays safe at home.
Challenge
High hospital discharge volume
What It Looks Like
Lexington’s major hospital systems (UK HealthCare, Baptist Health, CHI Saint Joseph) discharge hundreds of patients weekly who need transition support.
How We Help
We provide transition care that covers the critical first days and weeks after a hospital stay.
Challenge
Growing senior population
What It Looks Like
Fayette County’s 65-plus population is approximately 15.4%, and the demand for home care services continues to rise.
How We Help
We offer flexible scheduling, from a few hours to full week coverage, so every family can find the right fit.
Challenge
Distance from adult children
Many Lexington seniors have family members living in other cities or states, making hands-on caregiving difficult to sustain.
How We Help
Our transparency portal gives distant friends and family real-time updates and peace of mind.
Challenge
Caregiver burnout from juggling responsibilities
Unpaid caregivers often balance work, children, and self care alongside providing care, leading to exhaustion.
How We Help
Scheduled respite gives you a committed break each week to focus on wellness, rest, and life outside of caregiving.
Challenge
Inconsistent care from other providers
Families report frustration with poor communication and revolving-door staffing from other companies.
How We Help
We emphasize caregiver consistency, personality matching, and clear communication so your loved one stays in good hands.
Preferred Care at Home of Lexington continues this tradition by only referring the most reliable, compassionate, experienced and affordable caregivers to clients’ homes or care facilities throughout the Lexington area and surrounding Central Kentucky communities.
We Serve:
Lexington
Ashland Park
Chevy Chase
West Fayette
Hamburg
Andover
Hartland
Three things set us apart. First, every caregiver passes our 7-step screening process before entering your house. Second, we match caregivers to clients by personality, not just availability. Third, our Transparency Room portal provides clear communication and real-time updates so your family stays connected. With over 40 years of experience, we bring best care practices to every visit.
In-home respite lets your family member remain in familiar surroundings while you take a break. Facility-based respite in Kentucky can cost $235 to $413 per day, and it requires moving your loved one to a new environment. In-home care in Lexington is often more comfortable and more flexible, especially when you only need a few hours of coverage at a time.
After your initial contact, we schedule a consultation to determine what your family needs. From there, we develop a care plan and match a caregiver. The process is designed to move quickly because we understand that when you need a helping hand, waiting adds stress. Most families begin care within days.
If you find yourself skipping appointments, losing sleep, feeling overwhelmed by other responsibilities, or noticing that your own wellness is slipping, these are signs that a short break could make a meaningful difference. Respite is not a luxury. It is a tool that helps you sustain the quality care your loved one depends on for the long term.
Yes. Once care begins, our team monitors every visit and stays in contact with your family. If needs change, whether more hours, different services, or a new schedule, we adjust the care plan. Our Transparency Room portal lets authorized family members track schedules, read caregiver notes, and communicate with our team from anywhere.
Absolutely. Many family caregivers in Lexington schedule respite for just a few hours each week so they can run errands, see friends, attend to self care, or simply rest. You are not committed to long-term contracts. Whether you need coverage for a few hours or an entire week, our services are built around your life.
The services provided during respite depend on your care plan. Common services included are companion care, personal care (bathing, dressing, mobility support), medication reminders, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and errands. Every visit is tailored to what your loved one needs. We focus on making the time comfortable and safe.
Kentucky offers several pathways for caregiver support. The Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living can connect families with local resources, including respite assistance. The Hart-Supported Living Program and certain Medicaid waiver programs may also provide support. We recommend contacting our office so we can help point you toward programs that fit your situation.
Good questions to ask include: How do you screen and train caregivers? What happens if my regular caregiver is unavailable? How will you communicate updates about my loved one? What is your process for building a care plan? And what does scheduling look like for my specific needs? We welcome every question because it helps us deliver the best care possible.
