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Respite care in the Czech Republic

Overview of 370 registered facilities across the whole of the Czech Republic. Compare offers, equipment and send an enquiry directly from the website.

What is respite care?

Respite care (respite care) temporarily take over the care of a senior so that the caring family can rest. They are provided either as a short-term stay in a facility or as a home-based service. Inpatient respite care is legally limited to 3 months in a calendar year.

In the Czech Republic, there are 370 facilities of this type registered. The data come from the Register of Social Service Providers maintained by MPSV and are regularly updated.

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Respite care by city

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Prague
36 facilities
 Ostrava
15 facilities
 Brno
9 facilities
 Olomouc
6 facilities
 Jihlava
5 facilities
 Mladá Boleslav
5 facilities
 Liberec
5 facilities
 Frýdek-Místek
5 facilities
 Plzeň
5 facilities
 Opava
5 facilities
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Frequently asked questions

What are respite care?
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Respite care (respite care) allow caregivers to take a break from caring for their loved one. Care is temporarily taken over by a professional facility, either through a stay or in the client's home.
How long can respite care be used?
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Residential respite care is legally limited to 3 months in a calendar year. Terénní odlehčovací služba does not have this limitation. Specific conditions depend on the provider.
How much does respite care cost?
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Prices vary according to the type (residential vs. home-based) and scope of care. Residential respite care costs approximately 500-1200 CZK/day. Here too, you can use the care allowance and the allowance for the carer.
How to arrange respite care?
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Contact the provider well in advance as capacities are often limited. Specify the date, length of stay and the client's health condition. The facility will carry out an initial assessment and draw up a contract.
Is there support for caring families?
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Yes. In addition to respite care, there is a care allowance for carers (under Act No. 108/2006 Coll.), social advice and self-help groups. Staff from respite care services will advise you on available options.