Respite Care Services

Respite is not giving up. It is how families keep going.

Our respite care gives family caregivers the opportunity to rest, attend appointments, work, travel, or simply recharge while their loved one continues to receive compassionate, reliable support at home.

Why Respite Care Matters

68% of Ontario caregivers said they reached their breaking point. (Ontario, 2025; Source: Ontario Caregiver Organization Spotlight Report)

Ontario Health atHome says palliative services connect, support, and care for patients who have a life-limiting illness. (Ontario, 2025; Source: Ontario Caregiver Organization Spotlight Report)

You can't provide good care if you're falling apart. Respite care isn't a luxury—it's essential for everyone's wellbeing

We Make Getting Care Simple

NtongoCARE gives your family clarity, trusted support, and peace of mind from the very first call.

Step 1
Reach out for a Free Care Consultation

Start with one calm conversation, and NtongoCARE will help your family move from worry to clear next steps.

Step 2
Comprehensive Care Assessment

Before we recommend care, we listen deeply so your loved one can receive support that feels safe, personal, and right at home.

Step 3
Personalized Care Plan Development

Every care plan is thoughtfully built around your loved one’s routines, dignity, comfort, and the way they want to live at home.

Step 4
Caregiver Matching & Service Start

We match your loved one with trusted support that helps care feel safer, warmer, and more reassuring from the very first visit

Respite Care Pricing Options

Flexible Respite Care

Ideal for family caregivers who need occasional support during the day or evening.

From $39 / Hour

Best for: Caregivers needing a few hours of support while attending appointments, running errands, working, or taking personal time.

Extended Day Respite

Dedicated support when caregivers need longer periods away from caregiving responsibilities.

From $156 / 4 Hours

Best for: Medical appointments, work commitments, family events, recovery time, or scheduled caregiver breaks.

Overnight & Weekend Respite

Support when caregivers need overnight rest, travel time, emergency relief, or weekend coverage.

From $325 / Night

Best for: Caregivers experiencing burnout, overnight concerns, travel needs, or extended relief periods.

Meet our clients

What Ontario Families Say About NtongoCARE

Rachel D. Central Etobicoke

I could finally breathe again.
NtongoCARE’s respite care gave me the break I badly needed. I rested, reset, and came back with more patience. It helped me keep caring without losing myself.

Michael & Anna B North York

They gave our family room to recover.
Knowing Mom was safe with NtongoCARE allowed us to step away without guilt. Their caregivers are dependable, warm, and trustworthy. Respite care has helped keep our family strong.

Jennifer P. Mississauga

Caregiving became sustainable again.
Regular respite support from NtongoCARE has helped me continue caring for Dad long-term. I no longer feel like I have to carry everything alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about home care, live-in caregiving, and compassionate family support.

Respite Care gives family caregivers temporary relief while their loved one receives compassionate support at home. It can help with companionship, supervision, personal care, meals, light tasks, and daily routines while you rest or handle other responsibilities.

Respite Care is for family caregivers who feel exhausted, overwhelmed, sleep-deprived, or stretched between work, family, appointments, and caregiving. Needing a break does not mean you have failed. It means you are human, inconvenient as that may be.

Yes. Respite Care can be arranged for a few hours, half-days, full days, evenings, weekends, or longer periods depending on your family’s needs and caregiver availability.

NtongoCARE can provide companionship, supervision, personal care support, meal preparation, light housekeeping, mobility assistance, reminders, and routine support while the family caregiver steps away.

No. Respite Care can support families caring for seniors, adults with disabilities, people with dementia, people recovering after illness, or loved ones who need supervision and daily living support.

Yes, depending on availability. Weekend respite can be especially helpful for families who need rest, errands, family time, faith activities, or simply a few hours to breathe without guilt doing push-ups in the corner.

Yes. Many families benefit from regular weekly respite. A consistent schedule helps both the caregiver and the loved one know what to expect, reducing stress and improving trust.

Guilt is common, but it is not a care plan. Respite helps you continue showing up with patience, love, and strength. Supporting the caregiver also protects the person receiving care.

Yes, if needed. NtongoCARE can help with bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, mobility, meals, and other non-medical support during respite visits

Book a free consultation. NtongoCARE will ask about your loved one’s needs, your caregiving load, preferred schedule, safety concerns, and what kind of relief would help your family most.

NtongoCARE Canada Inc. provides non-medical home care and supportive services. Our caregivers may assist with daily routines, companionship, personal support, meal preparation, reminders, mobility support, respite, and safety monitoring. NtongoCARE does not replace physicians, nurses, emergency care, or regulated clinical services. Medication support is limited to reminders and assistance within the caregiver’s training, role, and applicable law

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Every family's journey is unique. We'll create a care plan that honors your loved one's wishes while supporting your entire family through this profound time.