Short-term hospice inpatient stay that may be necessary to give temporary relief to the person (primary health care giver) who regularly assists with home care of a patient. This temporary or periodic care may be provided in a nursing home, assisted living residence, or other type of long-term care program. Also known as short-term assisted living care .
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Respite care is a benefit to family members of a patient whereby the family is provided with a break or respite from caring for the patient. The patient is confined to a nursing home for needed care for a short period of time.