Martha & Mary Health Services takes pride in being a comprehensive healthcare leader for seniors in Northwestern Washington. Located on Liberty Bay in scenic downtown Poulsbo, we are the "provider of choice" for families from Kitsap, Jefferson, Mason, Pierce, and King counties. A compassionate professional staff offers an array of specialty services to enhance the vitality of seniors. Our commitment to their healthcare and quality of life has made us what we are today.

Healthcare and quality of life are both reasons why Respite Care is an important service that we offer to residents and their families in the community. Our Respite Care program is designed for residents that intend to stay short term. Some of the benefits of the program include:

• Gives caregivers at home a break from the daily routine and allows them to take a vacation or just take some time for themselves
• Helps caregivers avoid burnout and becoming physically run down themselves
• Allows the caregiver peace of mind knowing that your loved one will be cared for by a competent and well-trained staff
• Gives the resident an opportunity to experience the nursing home first hand and overcome some of their potential fears or stereotypes. This can be part of an ideal transition plan if the person is likely to need a nursing home at some point in the future

Please call and ask to speak with our Director of Admissions at (360) 779-7500 if you would like more information about our Respite Care program.