Respite Care in Calgary
Relief that lets your loved one rest easier
Caring for someone you love takes heart - but even the most devoted caregivers need time to rest.
Our RN-led respite care in Calgary gives families space to recharge while loved ones receive skilled, compassionate support at home.
Whether it’s for a few hours, an overnight stay, or extended coverage, our caregivers provide personalized care that brings peace to families and comfort to those they love.
What is Respite Care?
Everyone needs a break, especially those who give so much of themselves.
Respite care provides short or long term relief for family caregivers, offering short-term professional support so you can take a well-earned break. It allows seniors and adults who need help with daily activities to remain safe, comfortable, and cared for at home.
We understand that asking for help can feel difficult, but rest is essential for sustainable caregiving. Our in-home respite care in Calgary ensures your loved one receives thoughtful, professional support while you recharge.
Typical support includes:
Companionship and friendly conversation
Transportation and outings
Assistance with meals, personal care, and mobility
Medication reminders and light household help
Safety monitoring and reassurance
Overnight or 24-hour care when extended rest is needed
Why Families Choose Compass Rose Care for Calgary respite
When care goes beyond routine and becomes relationship-based, remarkable things happen. Clients often experience:
Human Connection, Not Just Coverage
We treat every client like family, offering warmth, presence, and genuine care rather than simply “filling in.”
Trained Professionals You Can Trust
Our caregivers are experienced in senior care, dementia support, and recovery assistance. Each is thoroughly screened and trained to uphold our values of dignity, empathy, and reliability.
Flexible, Personalized Support
From short visits to full 24-hour care, your plan is built around your family’s schedule, preferences, and peace of mind.
Calgary-Rooted, Registered Nurse-Led Care
Locally owned by a Masters-prepared RN and lead by a team of RNs, we understand Alberta’s healthcare system and what Calgary families need most - reliable, dignified care you can trust.
Families Who Trust Compass Rose Companion Care in Calgary
From the first call to the first visit, we’re here to listen, guide, and support your family every step of the way.
As a former healthcare provider, I can confidently say Compass Rose Care delivered exceptional, holistic, and reliable support. Their compassionate care - from personal care to household help - brought comfort and peace to our entire family.
Compass Rose Care provided help for our mother on short notice and were always flexible and understanding. Their professionalism and compassion stood out — they truly put the client’s needs first. I highly recommend them.
Compass Rose Care became my lifeline when both my parents needed urgent help. Their team coordinated care, supported my dad through treatment, and managed my mom’s cognitive challenges with patience and empathy. They truly go above and beyond for families.
Types of Respite Care We Offer
Every option is designed to fit your rhythm — so you can rest easy knowing your loved one is cared for by familiar faces and gentle hands.
Community Outings & Daytime Support
We specialize in providing daytime support that fits naturally into a person's everyday life. Whether it's going on outings, running errands, getting to an appointment, or simply adding companionship and structure to the day, we're here to help. We can also assist with light housekeeping and meal prep, giving family caregivers a break while keeping life running smoothly.
Overnight Adult and Senior Care
Our overnight caregivers provide assistance, companionship, and peace of mind during evening hours, ensuring comfort and safety through the night.
24-Hour Respite Care
For families who need complete coverage, our 24-hour care ensures continuous attention, monitoring, and companionship.
In Home Respite Care
Stay in the comfort of home while our caregivers provide compassionate, professional support. Ideal for maintaining familiar routines and surroundings.
The Benefits Of Respite Care
Respite care isn’t a pause in caring, it’s how families sustain it. Time away brings renewal and balance, while loved ones enjoy meaningful connection and consistent support.
For family caregivers:
Time to rest, recharge, and prevent burnout
Space to balance work, travel, or family commitments
Peace of mind knowing your loved one is in capable, caring hands
For seniors and adults:
Reliable, professional care that maintains routine and comfort
Meaningful social interaction and emotional connection
Safe, familiar surroundings that promote confidence and calm
Caring well means caring sustainably for yourself, your loved one, and the life you share together.
How Respite Care Works
Getting started is simple, our Calgary team handles every detail, so you can focus on rest and reassurance.
Complimentary Care Discovery Call
We start by learning about your loved one’s needs, preferences, and personality.
Personalized Care Plan
Our RN Care Coordinator creates a flexible care plan that outlines timing, daily routines, and specific supports.
Caregiver Matching
We thoughtfully pair each client with a caregiver whose experience and approach align with your family’s goals.
Consistent Communication
Families receive regular updates and check-ins, ensuring confidence and comfort throughout every visit.
Flexible Arrangements
Schedules and care plans can evolve at any time from occasional coverage to recurring support.
Who Benefits From in-Home Respite Care
When caregivers have time to rest, everyone benefits - care becomes steadier, relationships grow stronger, and families thrive.
Family caregivers who need time to rest, travel, or recharge
Adults and Seniors living alone who appreciate companionship and daily assistance
Adults recovering from surgery or illness who need short-term in-home help
Couples or families managing complex care routines who need professional relief
The Compass Rose Care Difference
Families choose us because we treat respite as a relationship, not a rotation. Families stay involved and informed, while clients receive steady, familiar care from compassionate professionals.
Commitment to Our Community
Proudly Canadian and Calgary-based, we invest in the community by supporting adults, seniors and families with reliability, compassion, and heart.
Ongoing Family Support
Our care doesn't end when the visit does. We check in regularly, adapt plans to evolving needs, and ensure every family feels heard and supported throughout their journey. We're honoured to be a trusted care partner for Calgary families who value both professionalism and genuine compassion.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Respite care provides short and long term relief for family caregivers by offering professional support for seniors and adults who need assistance with daily living.
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Yes. Compass Rose Care provides in-home respite care across Calgary and surrounding areas so your loved one can remain comfortable and secure in familiar surroundings. We also provide respite care within independent living, supportive living and memory care residences.
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Companion care with Compass Rose Care starts at $70 per hour, with no hidden fees, just clear, honest pricing. What sets us apart is that this isn’t simply the cost of hourly care. It includes professional RN oversight, proactive chart reviews, regular communication with families and care partners, and dedicated caregiver support all designed to give you peace of mind and your loved one exceptional care.
As an approved provider with Alberta’s Self Directed-Care (Client Directed Home Care Invoicing Program), eligible families can also offset the hourly cost through program funding, making high-quality care more accessible.
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Absolutely. Our overnight adult and senior care ensures nighttime comfort and safety, while our 24-hour respite care provides continuous support when you need full-day coverage.
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No, our services also support adults recovering from surgery or managing life-limiting illness, but all care is designed for adults and older individuals (no infant or children’s programs at the moment).
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Respite care lasts as long as you need it to. It might be just a few hours to help you recharge, a full day to take care of personal responsibilities, or several weeks of support during a busy or challenging time. Some families prefer occasional short visits, while others rely on regular daily, weekly or monthly care. Our approach is completely flexible, so you can increase, decrease, or change the type of support anytime your circumstances shift.
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We can usually begin services within a few days of your consultation, depending on your preferred schedule and caregiver match.
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Some respite services may be eligible for Client Directed Home Care Invoicing (CDHCI) programs. We’ll help you explore available options.
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In-home care allows seniors to stay where they’re most comfortable: at home. Facility-based care provides temporary stays in a Continuing Care environment. We focus exclusively on private in-home respite care for adults and seniors.
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Yes. We provide specialized support for individuals living with dementia as well as life-limiting and complex illnesses such as ALS, cancer, Parkinson’s, and other conditions that affect adults of any age.
Because our team is RN-led, we can tailor care to the unique needs and progression of any illness, adjusting support as things change and ensuring safety, comfort, and dignity at every stage.
Our caregivers receive ongoing training in dementia care, chronic and complex condition management, fall prevention, mobility support, and compassionate communication. We also work closely with families and caregivers, offering guidance and emotional support so you feel confident, informed, and fully supported at home. -
Yes, absolutely. We believe in comfort and compatibility. Families can meet their assigned caregiver to ensure a good fit before care begins.
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We provide respite care across Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, High River, Chestermere, Strathmore and other surrounding communities.
You’ve given your time, energy, and heart - now let us support you in return.
Compass Rose Care provides reliable respite services that give caregivers rest and loved ones the care they deserve.
Call 587-355-0236 to book your Complimentary Care Discovery Call.
At Compass Rose Care, respite care isn’t just relief - it’s renewal for you and compassionate care for those you love.
RN-led respite care in Calgary - bringing relief, renewal, and reliable support home.