Your home away from home
We understand that caregiving, whether for the short or long term, is both rewarding and demanding. To support families and ensure older Australians receive the highest quality care, we offer both permanent and respite care options.
Whether you’re seeking a safe, welcoming home for ongoing support, or temporary assistance to give carers time to recharge or attend to personal commitments, our team provides peace of mind and exceptional care every step of the way.
What is Respite Care?
Respite care is a temporary, short-term care solution designed to offer relief to primary caregivers. This service allows caregivers to take a well-deserved break while ensuring that their loved ones receive the best possible care in a safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment.
Our respite care program is tailored to meet the unique needs of each resident, providing a seamless transition and continuity of care.
What is Permanent Care?
Permanent care offers a warm, welcoming home where older people receive the support they need to live with comfort and dignity. With 24/7 assistance, nourishing meals, personalised healthcare, and engaging activities, every day is designed to nurture wellbeing and connection. It’s not just care, it’s a place to belong.
How Respite Care Can Help
Recharge & Refresh
Caregiving can be physically and emotionally demanding. Respite care provides caregivers with the opportunity to rest, recharge, and take care of their own needs, knowing their loved one is in good hands.
Maintain Balance
Taking regular breaks through respite care can help caregivers maintain a healthy balance in their lives, reducing stress and preventing burnout.
Explore New Options
Respite care can also serve as a way for families to experience our community and services, helping them decide if Santonio is the right long-term care solution for their loved one.
Planning your stay
Flexible Scheduling
We offer flexible respite care options to meet your specific needs, whether you require care for a few days, a week, or longer. Our admissions team is here to assist you with scheduling and to answer any questions you may have.
Smooth Transition
Our dedicated staff works closely with families to ensure a smooth transition into respite care. We take the time to gather important information about your loved one’s routines, preferences, and care needs to provide personalized support from day one.
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Why choose S.Antoniofor Respite Care?
Our team of experienced caregivers is dedicated to providing personalised, compassionate care. We take the time to understand each resident’s individual needs, preferences, and routines, ensuring they feel at home during their stay with us.
Our respite care guests enjoy comfortable, homelike accommodations. Each room is designed to provide a peaceful and restful environment, with all the amenities needed for a pleasant stay.
We offer a range of support services to ensure our respite care guests receive comprehensive care. This includes medical monitoring, assistance with daily activities, medication management, and more. Our goal is to provide a holistic approach to care that addresses all aspects of our residents’ well-being.
We believe in the importance of keeping our residents active engaged and happy. During their stay, respite care residents can participate in a variety of activities designed to promote social interaction, mental stimulation, and physical well-being and delicious, tailored meals.