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HomeServicesRespite Care

Minnesota 245D Services

Respite Care

Respite care provides dependable, temporary support for a person while giving a primary caregiver time to rest, attend to other responsibilities, or recharge.

Service Overview

Support centered on the person’s daily life and goals.

Respite is shaped around the person’s needs, routines, communication style, and support plan. It may be provided in the home or in an authorized out-of-home setting, depending on the service arrangement.

A thoughtful transition matters. Ontime works with the person, caregiver, and support team to understand routines, safety considerations, and what helps the person feel comfortable during respite.

What to Expect

A coordinated start to services.

We work with the person and support team to understand the authorized service, establish clear expectations, and prepare for a dependable start.

  1. 01

    A review of routines, preferences, communication, and authorized needs

  2. 02

    A clear respite schedule and agreed transition information

  3. 03

    Updates and coordination with the responsible caregiver or support team

Eligibility & Authorization

Confirming the right service.

The setting, amount, and frequency of respite are determined through assessment and authorization. Crisis respite has separate requirements and must be coordinated with the lead agency.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about Respite Care.

Who benefits from respite care?

Respite supports both the person receiving services and the primary caregiver by providing temporary, dependable assistance.

Can respite be provided outside the home?

It may be provided in an authorized out-of-home setting when that arrangement is included in the service plan and available.

How do we prepare for respite?

The support team reviews the person’s routines, communication, preferences, safety needs, and the authorized schedule before services begin.

Talk With Ontime

Ready to discuss Respite Care?

Tell us what support you are looking for. We will review the request, answer questions, and help coordinate the next step.