Respite Care in Bristol

Respite care in Bristol: From extra support to full-time cover

As a carer, looking after someone else either full-time or part-time can be both emotionally and physically demanding. It’s important to remember to allow time to look after yourself too.

Respite care is temporary care offered to older people and their carers, sometimes after a hospital stay or to provide a break for carers. Your loved one could be recovering from surgery, an illness or an accident – Little Croft offers respite care in Bristol, giving your loved one the time to recover in a luxurious, comfortable and safe environment.

Respite care also allows people to gain an insight into what residential life is like at Little Croft and can help them make the decision to pursue it in the future.

Whether you’re looking for extra support or full-time cover for a short-term basis, we’re here for you.

Respite Care FAQs

What is respite care?

Respite care for the elderly provides temporary relief for primary caregivers, offering short-term care for seniors at home. It allows caregivers to rest or attend to other responsibilities while ensuring their loved ones receive professional care.

How long can respite care last?

Respite care can range from a few hours to several weeks, depending on the arrangement. Contact our team to find out more!

Can respite care become permanent?

Respite care is a great way to test the water of residential care. Respite residents can often transition to permanent residency if they choose to do so.

How are we rated

What our families say

“To all the staff at Little Croft, we would like to take
this opportunity to thank you all again for the wonderful
care you gave to Violet. You were all so caring and
compassionate to both her and ourselves“

Your safety is our priority

We always encourage and maintain high standards of personal hygiene in our care home and have implemented a number of strategies to protect our residents and staff from COVID-19.

Our aim is to be open and transparent in the management of the home so our latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection report will be made available to you upon request. If you’d like to meet our home manager, we will book an appointment at a time to suitable to you.

Just give us a call on 0117 932 4204 or leave us a message.