Respite stays

New-found confidence and friendships. Renewed strength and wellness. The joy of comforting hospitality and quality care.

An all-inclusive short break in the caring surroundings of an MMCG care home this winter and the Christmas Period can create so many positive legacies.

Available to pre-book now*.

What is a short break of respite care?

Caring for someone can be hugely rewarding, but it can also be highly demanding - both physically and mentally. Respite care exists to allow those who care for someone to rest, recharge and refocus, on a short-term basis.

Respite care plays a crucial role in supporting both caregivers and individuals in need of care, by promoting and improving the overall wellbeing of both parties. It allows the caregiver the chance to have a well-deserved break, with complete peace of mind that their loved one is receiving a high standard of care in a home-from-home environment. A short break in one of our homes offers so much more than care too – providing an opportunity to take a break from everyday life and routine, make new friends, and enjoy meaningful activities and even day trips.

At MMCG, when someone is taking a short-term break with us, we want to give that person the confidence and individual support they need to retain their independence with the view to returning home, though permanent care may be sometimes considered in the longer term.

Our homes are filled with people who are passionate about care, and who we trust to put the happiness and wellbeing of residents at the heart of everything they do.

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What is included in the all-inclusive offering?

A short break in a MMCG home can be booked in advance for this winter and the Christmas Period and are designed to offer the best experience during your stay, whether you’re with us for recovery or a change of scenery. The personalised care you receive along with heart-warming food and fantastic activities are all things you’d expect from one of our homes, but our respite breaks go the extra mile in making you feel welcome and well looked after:

As part of your stay you can expect:

Scheduled one-to-one quality time with your dedicated Companion, so spend exactly how you choose. Whether that’s a relaxed chat or a trip out of the home!

Enjoy a weekly appointment and some ‘you-time’ in our salon

Invite a loved one to either Sunday lunch or a delicious afternoon tea

A newspaper of your choice will be delivered to your room every day during your stay

Want to find out more or book your stay for this winter and the Christmas Period? Your chosen MMCG care home would love to help you.

Life in our homes

Our More…lifestyle programme is designed to keep life full and varied, with lots to explore and enjoy. We bring people together through shared experiences - from coffee mornings and talks to afternoon teas and discussions - providing the opportunity for both guests and residents to socialise and enjoy our homes.

We also believe good food and nutrition can aid a person’s recovery, and that every meal served should be comforting and ‘a hug on a plate’. Even for the shortest of stays we seek to understand tastes and preferences so that our talented chefs can carefully curate menu choices.

We pride ourselves on providing warm welcomes in our homes and would love to offer a tour and discuss your short-term care needs with you.

Choosing a reputable respite care provider

We understand that it can be difficult to take a break from caring for a loved one. And it can feel overwhelming to hand the responsibility over to someone else - especially when an individual understands the needs and wants of someone they’ve been caring for so well.

When considering respite care, it’s important to research local homes online, and arrange to visit a selection of homes to meet the team and experience what life is like there before committing.

At MMCG we always put the health, happiness and wellbeing of our residents at the heart of everything we do, and that remains the same for anyone that comes into our care for short-term stays or as a permanent resident. With high standards of quality and safety, we strive to provide excellent care, with a highly-trained team who care for residents like they’re their own family.

What options for respite care are available?

Whether it’s very short-term care to allow a caregiver to go on holiday or take a short break, or a slightly longer period of time if the caregiver has fallen ill or needs an extended break, our MMCG care homes offer a variety of care options to suit you and your loved one.

We offer advance respite breaks in our homes across the UK to enable caregivers to plan ahead and take a well-deserved break from their caring responsibilities, with the confidence that their loved one is being supported during this time.

Through understanding an individual’s care needs and personal preferences our homes can offer the right level of care required during the timeframe of respite care – whether that’s specialist dementia care, nursing care or residential care – with the ability to book ahead, depending on the availability and capacity of the most local MMCG care home.