Caring for a loved one is an act of love—and a full-time job. While rewarding, it can also be overwhelming and isolating. That’s where respite care can make all the difference. It gives caregivers in Passaic and Western Bergen Counties a well-earned break without compromising the quality of care their loved one receives.
What Is Respite Care?
Respite care provides temporary relief for family caregivers, ensuring their loved one continues to receive attention and support. It ranges from a few hours or a full day of in-home support to residential visits or attendance at adult day centers.
Why Caregivers Need These Breaks
Without breaks, caregivers risk burnout—emotionally, physically, and mentally. And burnout doesn’t just affect the caregiver. It also impacts the quality of care being provided. Regular respite care can help:
- Reduce caregiver stress and fatigue
- Improve relationships within families
- Sustain caregivers’ health and their ability to continue caring
What Respite Looks Like with BrightStar Care
At BrightStar Care of Passaic & Western Bergen, we offer flexible respite services designed to support both your loved one and your well-being:
- In-home companion care for light housekeeping, meals, and companionship
- Personal care help with grooming, dressing, and mobility
- Memory support, including Alzheimer's-trained caregivers
- Skilled nursing visits for complex medical needs or monitoring
- Pediatric respite care for children with medical or special needs
All caregivers are thoroughly screened, trained, and supervised by our Director of Nursing. They use our secure documentation system and deliver high quality care—so you can take time off with confidence.
How to Know When You Need Respite
Signs you might need help include:
- Feeling overwhelmed or constantly tired
- Skipping your own medical appointments or self-care
- Feeling emotionally drained around the person you care for
- Struggling to keep up with everyday tasks
Respite care gives you space to rest, run errands, or maintain routines that keep you grounded. It’s not a luxury—it’s a necessary part of caregiving.
Getting Started with BrightStar Care
- Schedule a free consultation with our RN-led team
- We’ll assess your loved one’s needs and design a respite plan
- Care can begin in just a few days—or sooner in emergencies
- You’ll stay in control of scheduling, and we’ll adjust as needs change
As a Joint Commission accredited agency, we meet high standards for safety, quality, and continuity of care.
Families Across Passaic & Bergen Trust Us
From Clifton to Hawthorne, Ridgewood to Little Falls, families choose our respite services because they provide reliable, compassionate support—and allow caregivers to return refreshed and focused.
You Don’t Have to Do It Alone
Respite care helps families keep loved ones at home longer while giving caregivers the time they need to recharge—without guilt or worry. And when you're exhausted or overwhelmed, help should be just a phone call away.
Connect with BrightStar Care of Passaic & Western Bergen Counties today to learn more about respite care and how we can support your family’s unique needs.
BrightStar Care® is Here to Help
At BrightStar Care® of Passaic and Western Bergen Counties, we offer a wide range of home care and medical staffing services that enrich the quality of life for those who need care from the comfort of their home. We strive to provide the full continuum of care to our community while keeping our focus on offering a higher standard of care. Offering unparalleled support for our local healthcare system while providing a variety of high-quality, compassionate care, we work to give our clients the best lives possible while also strengthening the broader community. Contact us through our website or call 973.321.7413, so that we can help you find the right support to fit your unique needs.