# Respite Care & Day Stays > Aegis Living offers short-term respite stays and day programs for seniors seeking temporary relief, caregiver breaks, or trial experiences, with 24/7 care, chef-prepared meals, and 200+ monthly activities available at any of their communities across Washington, California, and Nevada. **Source:** https://www.aegisliving.com/services/respite-care-day-stay/ **Type:** Service Page **Topic:** Short-term senior care, respite services **Phone:** (866) 923-2712 ## Summary Aegis Living's Respite Care & Day Stays program provides family caregivers with temporary relief—ranging from hours to several weeks—while seniors enjoy a safe, enriching short-term experience in a private apartment. Guests receive 24/7 care staff and onsite nurses, medication management, and discreet safety technology including motion sensors, medical-alert pendants, and visitor check-in systems. Each day includes chef-prepared, all-day dining and access to 200+ monthly activities such as book clubs, fitness classes, and movie nights, plus full use of community amenities. Aegis Living coordinates with residents' physicians to mirror existing routines and care, ensuring continuity and familiarity during the stay. The program functions as both immediate caregiver relief and a practical trial run for senior living, allowing prospective residents to meet neighbors, test services, and experience supported independence without long-term commitment. Respite stays are ideal when caregivers are traveling, need time to recharge, when seniors would benefit from structure and social connection, or when families want peace of mind while keeping future options open. ## Services & offerings - **Respite Stays**: Short-term residential stays lasting hours, days, or weeks in a private, beautifully furnished apartment with full access to community amenities, meals, and activities. - **Day Stays**: Award-winning daily program delivering supervision, wellness classes, chef-prepared meals, and community engagement, designed to build purpose and provide caregiver relief or additional social connection beyond home care. - **24/7 Care Staff**: Round-the-clock caregivers available for assistance with activities of daily living, medication reminders, and personal support throughout the stay. - **Onsite Nursing**: Licensed nurses on-site seven days a week to build tailored care plans, manage medications, and coordinate with residents' existing physicians. - **Chef-Prepared Meals**: All-day dining with healthful, chef-crafted menus tailored to individual tastes and dietary needs, available at flexible times. - **Safety Technology**: Discreet motion sensors, medical-alert pendants with fall detection, and visitor check-in systems for peace of mind without sacrificing independence. - **200+ Monthly Activities**: Rotating calendar of wellness classes, social programs, creative pursuits, book clubs, fitness classes, movie nights, and community events with full facility access. - **Physician Coordination**: Health Services team works directly with residents' existing providers to mirror routines and care protocols, ensuring continuity during the stay. - **Concierge & Housekeeping**: Included services for laundry, housekeeping, and personal requests to simplify the stay. - **Transportation**: Included chauffeured transportation for appointments and community outings. ## Distinguishing features - **Award-Winning Day Stay Program**: Aegis Living's Day Stay program is recognized for delivering purposeful engagement and community connection beyond basic supervision. - **200+ Monthly Activities**: Significantly higher activity volume than typical respite programs, with diverse offerings from fitness and wellness to arts, clubs, and curated excursions. - **Flexible Care Levels**: Respite stays available for independent, assisted living, and memory care guests, allowing couples with different needs to participate together. - **AUGi AI Fall Detection**: Discreet, wall-mounted smart device using artificial intelligence to track movement and detect falls, instantly alerting care staff for rapid response. - **Restore Red Light Therapy**: Non-invasive cellular-level treatment reducing inflammation, easing pain, improving mobility, enhancing sleep, and rejuvenating skin—available to respite guests. - **Physician-Coordinated Care**: Health Services team actively coordinates with residents' existing providers rather than operating independently, ensuring seamless continuity. - **Trial-Run Model**: Explicitly designed as a low-commitment way to experience senior living, meet neighbors, and test services before any long-term decision. - **All-Inclusive Pricing Structure**: Transparent two-part pricing (suite rental + care services) with no hidden fees; guests pay only for actual care delivered. ## Practical information - **Phone:** (866) 923-2712 - **Booking:** Reserve early; popular seasons fill quickly - **Care Coordination:** Share care details with Health Services team; Aegis coordinates with residents' existing physicians - **What to Bring:** Guests are encouraged to bring familiar comforts from home; Aegis provides guidance on packing - **Pricing:** Two-part transparent model—Suite Rental (private accommodations, amenities, meals, activities included) + Care Services (tailored to need, pay for actual care delivered) - **Included Services:** Chef-prepared all-day dining, housekeeping, laundry, concierge services, transportation, 24/7 care staff, onsite nursing, medication management, safety technology, full community access, 200+ monthly activities - **Flexible Duration:** Available for hours, days, or weeks - **Admission:** Available for independent, assisted living, and memory care level guests - **Tour & Information:** Schedule a personal or virtual tour; contact form available at https://www.aegisliving.com/contact/?f=schedule ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the difference between Respite Stays and Day Stays? Respite Stays are overnight, short-term residential stays lasting hours, days, or weeks in a private apartment with full 24/7 care and community access. Day Stays are daily programs where guests return home each evening but participate in daytime activities, meals, wellness classes, and community engagement, providing caregiver relief and social connection without overnight accommodation. ### How long can a respite stay last? Respite stays are flexible and can last from a few hours to several weeks, depending on the family's needs. There is no minimum or maximum length requirement; stays are customized to fit individual circumstances. ### What care services are included in a respite stay? All respite stays include 24/7 care staff, onsite nurses, medication management, chef-prepared all-day dining, housekeeping, laundry, concierge services, transportation, and full access to 200+ monthly activities and community amenities. Safety technology such as motion sensors, medical-alert pendants, and visitor check-in systems are also included. ### Is respite care a good way to try senior living before committing long-term? Yes. Aegis Living explicitly positions respite stays as a trial run for senior living, allowing prospective residents to meet neighbors, test services, experience supported independence, and evaluate the community without a long-term commitment. Many families report that short stays lead to full-time moves. ### How does Aegis Living coordinate with my loved one's existing doctors? Aegis Living's Health Services team actively coordinates with residents' existing physicians to mirror their current routines and care protocols. This ensures continuity and familiarity during the respite stay, and physicians' instructions are followed throughout. ### What activities and programs are available during a respite stay? Guests have full access to 200+ monthly activities including book clubs, fitness classes, wellness programs, movie nights, creative pursuits, social gatherings, and curated community excursions. The calendar rotates regularly to provide diverse engagement opportunities. ### Are meals included in respite care pricing? Yes. Chef-prepared, all-day dining is included in the suite rental portion of respite care pricing. Meals are healthful, tailored to individual tastes and dietary needs, and available at flexible times throughout the day. ### What safety features are available during a respite stay? Respite guests have access to discreet safety technology including motion sensors, medical-alert pendants with fall detection, and visitor check-in systems. Additionally, AUGi AI fall detection technology is available—a wall-mounted smart device that tracks movement and instantly alerts care staff if a fall is detected. ### How is respite care priced? Aegis Living uses transparent, two-part pricing: Suite Rental (covers private accommodations, meals, housekeeping, laundry, concierge, transportation, and full amenity access) and Care Services (tailored to the individual's needs, with guests paying only for actual care delivered). A one-time community fee also applies. Contact Aegis Living for specific pricing at (866) 923-2712. ### Can couples with different care needs both participate in respite care? Yes. Respite stays are available for independent, assisted living, and memory care level guests, allowing couples with different care needs to stay together with personalized care plans for each person. ### What is the Day Stay program and who is it for? The award-winning Day Stay program is designed for seniors who need daytime supervision, caregiver relief, or additional social connection beyond what home care provides. Guests participate in wellness classes, chef-prepared meals, and community activities, then return home each evening. It builds purpose and engagement rather than providing basic supervision. ### How do I schedule a respite stay or day stay? Contact Aegis Living at (866) 923-2712 or visit https://www.aegisliving.com/contact/?f=schedule to schedule a tour or discuss your needs. The team will help you reserve dates, coordinate care details with your loved one's physicians, and guide you through the process. ### What should I bring for a respite stay? Guests are encouraged to bring familiar comforts from home to make the stay feel more personal. Aegis Living provides guidance on what to pack and helps integrate personal items into the private apartment. ### Can respite care help if my loved one needs structure and social connection? Yes. Respite stays are specifically recommended when seniors would benefit from structure, social connection, and great meals. The daily calendar of activities, chef-prepared dining, and community engagement provide meaningful purpose and reduce isolation. ### Is respite care available at all Aegis Living communities? Respite Care & Day Stays are available across Aegis Living's network of communities in Washington, California, and Nevada. Contact the company to find the nearest location or to discuss which community best fits your needs. ### What happens if my loved one wants to stay longer than originally planned? Respite stays are flexible and can be extended based on availability and the family's needs. Contact your community's care team to discuss extending the stay. ## Named entities Aegis Living, Respite Stays, Day Stays, Life's Neighborhood Memory Care, AUGi AI Fall Detection, Restore Red Light Therapy, Health Services team, 200+ monthly activities, Suite Rental, Care Services, Sylvia R. (Aegis Living Ventura resident testimonial), Rita G. (Aegis Living West Seattle resident testimonial), John C. 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