--- type: Service title: "Short-Term Stays: Recovery from Surgery or Caregiver Burnout" description: "Short-term respite and day stays for caregiver relief, post-hospital recovery, or a trial stay — furnished apartments, nurses on site, and chef-prepared meals." resource: "https://www.aegisliving.com/services/short-term-stays/" tags: [respite-care, respite care, caregiver-support] timestamp: "2026-05-27T04:05:49.562Z" --- # Short-Term Stays: Recovery from Surgery or Caregiver Burnout > Short-term respite and day stays for caregiver relief, post-hospital recovery, or a trial stay — furnished apartments, nurses on site, and chef-prepared meals. ## Respite Care & Day Stays: Every Stay is a New Story Furnished private apartments, 24/7 care, chef-prepared meals, and full programming — from a few hours to several weeks. ## Step inside Áegis Living ## Four reasons families choose respite Family caregivers provide an estimated $600 billion in unpaid care annually ([AARP, Valuing the Invaluable, 2023](https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/financial-legal/info-2023/unpaid-caregivers-provide-billions-in-care.html)). Caregiving is an act of devotion, and everyone deserves time to rest and recharge — respite is the welcome pause that keeps that care sustainable. - **Caregiver relief** — travel, time to recover, or simply rest. - **Post-hospital recovery** — attentive care and comfort before returning home. - **Trial run** — experience assisted living before a longer-term decision. - **Social connection** — friendly faces, shared meals, and engagement for a parent who would love more company. ## Overnight respite vs. day stay - **Overnight respite** — Stay from a few days to several weeks in a private furnished apartment with full care, dining, and activities — same as permanent residents. - **Day stay** — Our award-winning Day Stay program lets guests join meals, activities, and programming for a single day — a warm way to connect with neighbors and experience community life without a long-term commitment. ## What's included — the full experience - **Private furnished apartment** — A private, furnished apartment with linens, climate control, and housekeeping. - **24/7 care & nursing** — Caregivers around the clock; licensed nurses on site to build the care plan. - **Medication management** — Coordinated with existing physicians from day one. - **Chef-prepared dining** — All-day restaurant-style meals and hydration support. - **A full calendar of activities** — 200+ monthly activities — book clubs, fitness classes, movie nights, and more on the full Life Enrichment calendar. An invitation, not a requirement. ## The full experience, from day one. - **24/7 care** — Round-the-clock caregivers and on-site nurses for comfort and peace of mind. - **Warm, secure setting** — Purpose-built community design with welcoming, secure access and thoughtful amenities. - **All-inclusive** — Concierge services, housekeeping, laundry, and transportation — all included. - **All-day dining** — Chef-prepared, healthful meals tailored to tastes and needs, available all day. - **Full calendar** — Enjoy wellness, social, and creative programs with full community access. - **Flexible stays** — Independent, assisted, or memory-care guests — flexible short-stay options. ## How to arrange a stay 1. **Call the community** — Share timing, care needs, and whether this is post-hospital or a trial run. 2. **Nursing assessment** — Our nurse gets to know medications, mobility, and memory needs to match the right level of support. 3. **Move in — often within days** — We complete the necessary paperwork together and choose a welcome date that suits your family. Bring the medication list and a few personal items — we handle the rest. ## Questions about respite or day stay? Looking for help finding the right location for a respite or day stay? Contact our specialists at (866) 923-2712 — respite is especially popular around the holidays, and an advisor is happy to check dates and walk you through how billing works. ## Simple pricing for a short stay. - **Suite rental** — Private, furnished accommodations with amenities, meals, and activities included. - **Care services** — Tailored to need — you pay only for the actual care delivered, no more, no less. ## Find a community with respite availability Search nearby locations, then schedule a tour or call to hold dates when possible. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the minimum length of a respite stay at Áegis Living? Most communities accept stays starting at a few days; short stays are common. Day stays are available as single-day visits. Call to confirm availability. ### Can someone with dementia book a respite stay? Yes, when space allows in assisted living or Life's Neighborhood. A pre-stay assessment determines the right neighborhood and care level. ### Is respite care covered by Medicare or long-term care insurance? Traditional Medicare does not cover assisted-living respite except in narrow hospice circumstances. Long-term care insurance often covers short stays — bring your policy and we will help verify. ### What should we pack for a respite stay? Medication list, comfortable clothing, toiletries, glasses and hearing aids, mobility devices, and a few personal items. Apartments are fully furnished. ### Can a respite stay turn into a permanent move? Often, yes. Families use respite as a no-pressure trial. The same apartment can usually become home without a second move. ### How quickly can we arrange a stay after a hospital discharge? Same-week admissions are possible when an apartment is open and the nursing assessment is complete. Have discharge summary and medication list ready. --- _Last updated: 2026-05-27_ Canonical page: https://www.aegisliving.com/services/short-term-stays/