{"id":14,"date":"2025-08-15T16:49:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T16:49:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arcadiaretirement.com\/portland\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2026-06-03T22:25:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T22:25:12","slug":"respite-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/arcadiaretirement.com\/washougal\/respite-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Respite Care"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Short-Term Support with Lasting Comfort<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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At Arcadia Senior Living Communities, Respite Care gives families peace of mind and seniors a welcoming place to stay, whether that is the month between hospital and home or a longer stay while a caregiver recovers. Respite stays are typically a minimum of 30 days, with shorter stays considered at the community’s discretion. Designed to provide relief for caregivers and support for older adults, respite stays offer the same compassionate care, engaging lifestyle, and warm community that define Arcadia.<\/p>

Residential respite is not in-home respite<\/h3>

Most respite care in Clark County means an agency sending a caregiver to your parent’s house for a few hours at a time. Ours works differently. Your loved one stays here, in a furnished apartment, as a full member of the community.<\/p>

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Where<\/td>Your parent’s house<\/td>A furnished apartment in our community<\/td><\/tr>
Who is there<\/td>One caregiver, scheduled hours<\/td>24\/7 on-site licensed nursing<\/td><\/tr>
Meals<\/td>Whoever is there cooks<\/td>Chef-prepared and restaurant-style, with dietary accommodations<\/td><\/tr>
Social life<\/td>Alone between visits<\/td>Full activity calendar, dining room, neighbors down the hall<\/td><\/tr>
Typical length<\/td>Hours to days<\/td>30 days, with shorter stays considered at our discretion<\/td><\/tr>
Best for<\/td>A short gap in coverage<\/td>Recovery after a hospital stay, a caregiver’s surgery or travel, or trying assisted living before committing to it<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>

For a stay of a month, the drive from Vancouver stops being a commute. Most of our Vancouver families come out at the weekend and stay for lunch. Fisher’s Landing is about 14 minutes away on SR-14.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Every respite guest receives thoughtful, individualized assistance, from medication management and mobility support to social activities and meaningful connections. Whether recovering from an illness, giving a primary caregiver time to rest, or exploring what life at Arcadia is like, each stay is designed to be safe, comfortable, and enriching. Many guests use a respite stay to experience daily life in our assisted living community<\/a> before making a longer-term decision.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Trust is at the core of our approach. We take the time to listen to families, understand preferences, and tailor support to meet each guest\u2019s unique needs. Our dedicated staff are chosen for their compassion and commitment, ensuring every respite stay feels both supportive and welcoming.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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At Arcadia Senior Living, Respite Care is more than a temporary stay, it\u2019s an opportunity for seniors to experience the comfort of community, the reassurance of professional care, and the joy of belonging.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Our respite program allows for a short-term stay in a fully furnished assisted living apartment. Guests will receive full access to Arcadia\u2019s programs, events (performances, happy hours), classes, activities, and excursions.<\/p>

They will enjoy chef-prepared meals<\/a> in a restaurant style setting and be encouraged to join our balance or yoga group classes.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div>