Family Caregivers Need Breaks, Too; Respite Care Provides Top-Level Skilled Nursing, Activities, and Variation for Temporary Residents
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (July 1, 2026) – Skilled nursing home Fairmont Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has reduced the cost of respite care by between 11.11% to 33.33% this summer, through the Labor Day weekend. Respite care is an important service for family caregivers to allow them time for themselves to recharge or attend to other needs.
The facility – which provides a broad spectrum of nursing care and rehabilitation services in an intimate and compassionate environment – is known for its focus on providing hometown care. It serves the healthcare needs of the Greater Fairmont and Morgantown communities.
Fairmont Rehab’s summer respite special is designed to provide temporary, short-term relief for family caregivers, allowing these cherished care providers to go on vacation, attend special events, or take a break from these demanding and important duties. During respite care, highly trained Fairmont Health staff members ensure the safety, care, and well-being of their loved one.
Fairmont Rehab Director of Business Development Rebekah Carbotti said, “We meet with respite care families prior to admission to ensure the facility learns about their loved one’s individual needs to ensure they all will be met.”
Respite residents will have the opportunity to be in either a private room, if available, or have a compatible roommate, she added. “We take into account their personality, the type of socialization they desire, dietary needs, and overall preferences,” said Carbotti, pointing out that all patients are kept at an appropriate level of care.
Pricing Tailored to Care Coverage
Fairmont Rehab’s summer respite discount is tailored to maximize patient benefits. Individuals receiving hospice care or enrolled in a state waiver program are evaluated to eliminate out-of-pocket costs.
For those outside of program coverage or navigating care costs independently, Fairmont Rehab’s exclusive summer discount can provide meaningful financial relief. For example:
- Medicare and Medicaid residents will receive discounts of up to 33.33%.
- Private insurance rates offer savings of 11.11% to 33.33%.
- Individuals without insurance can access a flat $300 daily rate, reflecting a 33.33% cost reduction from standard rates.
“Respite offers an investment in a patient’s longevity,” said Carbotti. “We are reducing rates during high vacation care months, to make accommodations available at a time when many family caregivers may have seasonal plans and needs.”
She pointed out that respite may also be needed at “transitional” times, for example, when big decisions have to be made – perhaps in creating or adjusting a loved one’s clinical care plan or considering whether hospice care is needed.
“It’s a positive temporary placeholder while ironing out details,” said Carbotti. “Or it may simply be that a caregiver decides that the loved one needs activities shared with other seniors and that new friends, new activities, and new foods will benefit them overall.”
For more information about Fairmont Rehab’s Respite Care Special, call 304-363-5633. The skilled nursing home is at 130 Kaufman Drive, in Fairmont, W.Va.
About Fairmont Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Fairmont Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, a 120-bed skilled nursing home, offers a large range of services, including long- and short-term care; memory care; outpatient, physical, and occupational therapy; IV therapy; wound care; respite care; activities and outings; beautician and barber services; a variety of fine dining options and more. Fairmont Rehab is hiring: www.fairmontrhc.com/join-our-team. The facility is located at 130 Kaufman Drive, in Fairmont, W.Va., and is accepting new residents. Call 304-363-5633 or visit www.fairmontrhc.com/ for additional information.
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