Respite care in Sri Lanka gives family caregivers a well-deserved break while making sure their elderly loved one continues receiving professional, compassionate care. At Civic Retirement Resort, our short-term respite care programme offers flexible stays — from a few days to several months — at our Civic Retirement Resort, Kotte and Ratmalana locations in Colombo.

Whether you are travelling abroad, recovering from an illness, or simply need time to recharge, our respite care service keeps your parent or elderly relative safe, comfortable, and looked after while you step away.

What Is Respite Care?

Respite care is temporary accommodation and professional care for an elderly person who normally lives at home with a family caregiver. It covers several common situations:

• Carer relief — family caregivers take a break from the physical and emotional demands of round-the-clock care
• Family travel — caregivers travel for work or leisure knowing their loved one is in good hands
• Recovery time — caregivers recovering from illness or surgery cannot provide full-time care temporarily
• Trial stays — a trial period before committing to a permanent move to an elders home
• Emergency cover — unexpected situations where care is needed at short notice

Why Families Choose Our Respite Care Programme

Full Professional Care, Even for Short Stays

Unlike asking a relative or neighbour to fill in temporarily, respite care at Civic delivers the complete professional treatment. Your loved one receives the same quality of care as any long-term resident:

• 24/7 access to qualified nursing staff
• Medication management and health monitoring
• Three nutritious meals daily with dietary accommodations
• Housekeeping, laundry, and daily room care
• Social activities and companionship from fellow residents
• Emergency response and doctor coordination when needed

Flexible Duration — You Decide the Length

No minimum stays. No rigid packages. You choose the timeframe that fits your situation:

• Weekend stays — 2–3 days while you rest or handle personal commitments
• Weekly stays — 1–4 weeks for vacations or work trips abroad
• Extended stays — one to three months for longer absences or recovery periods

If your plans change, you can extend a stay with a quick call to our admissions team. We keep the process simple so you can focus on what matters.

A Comfortable, Worry-Free Environment

For your parent, a respite stay at Civic is not a hospital visit — it is a change of scenery with all the comforts of home. During their stay, they enjoy:

• Comfortable, air-conditioned accommodation with ensuite bathroom
• Beautiful gardens and outdoor seating areas
• Social activities, games, and the chance to make new friends
• Delicious, freshly prepared meals served three times daily
• Warm, attentive staff who treat every resident like family

Respite Care Services Included

When Should You Consider Respite Care?

Respite care is the right choice if any of the following apply to your situation:

• You are the primary caregiver for an elderly parent and feeling exhausted or burned out
• A work trip, vacation, or family event is taking you away for days or weeks
• You are recovering from illness or surgery and cannot provide full-time care temporarily
• You want to test whether your parent would be comfortable in an elders home before committing to a permanent move
• An unexpected situation has created an urgent need for short-term professional care

Frequently Asked Questions About Respite Care in Sri Lanka