Our Services
Respite Care
Taking a break is not stepping back. It is how you keep going.
What Respite Care Includes
Respite care gives family caregivers a scheduled break — a few hours, a full day, or longer — with the confidence that someone trusted and prepared is there in their place.
We step in and provide whatever level of care your loved one needs while you are away. Companion care, personal care, or both. The handoff is smooth, the care is consistent, and you can actually rest knowing things are handled.
Who It’s For
Respite care is for family caregivers. If you’ve been the one showing up — managing medications, handling appointments, being available at all hours — respite care is how you take a real break without leaving your parent without support. It’s not giving up. It’s making sure you can keep going.
What to Expect
Respite care works however your schedule requires. Some families use it for a few hours a week — enough to get through errands, a doctor’s appointment of their own, or simply an afternoon where they’re not on call. Others need longer coverage: a full day, a weekend, or support while a primary family caregiver is traveling. We build the schedule around what you actually need, not a pre-set package. The caregiver who comes knows they’re stepping into a home where someone has been doing this with love. They treat it that way.
What a Typical Shift Looks Like
Respite only works if you actually step away. Here is what your afternoon off looks like on our side.
- Arrive at noon, with the handoff short enough that you can actually leave.
- Lunch handled, medications reminded, the afternoon filled with real company.
- You do the things that never get done: your own appointment, a haircut, a nap.
- A text only if something needs your attention. Quiet means all is well.
- You come home to a parent who had a good afternoon, and a caregiver who can tell you about it.
Respite Care for Bergen County Caregivers
We provide respite care throughout Bergen County. If you’re a family caregiver who hasn’t had a real break in longer than you can remember, that’s exactly who we’re here to help. Call us — the first conversation is just a conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
We ask for as much lead time as possible so we can make a good match, but we understand that family caregiving doesn’t always follow a schedule. Contact us and we’ll tell you honestly what we can arrange and when.
Both are possible. Some families use respite care regularly as a scheduled part of their week. Others call us when a specific need comes up. We don’t require long-term commitments, though ongoing relationships tend to work better for everyone — the caregiver learns your parent, and you build trust over time.
This is common, and it’s hard. The best thing we’ve found is to do a brief introductory visit before the first real respite session — so your parent meets the caregiver with you present, in a low-stakes setting. It doesn’t always resolve the resistance, but it usually helps. Let’s talk about it.
Lumara is a private-pay agency, meaning we work directly with families rather than billing insurance or Medicaid. Some long-term care insurance policies include home care benefits that may apply — check your policy or contact your insurer. We’re glad to provide documentation to support a claim if needed.
Get in Touch
Call us at (551) 500-2054 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation. Tell us what you need and when. We will build something around your schedule that actually gives you room to breathe.
Call (551) 500-2054