The Center for Respite Care is a 14-bed 24-hour facility for homeless people who are either too sick for a shelter or have been recently discharged from a hospital and need a safe place for recuperation. These patients receive basic short-term medical and nursing care as well as social services while they recover from illnesses.

Clients must meet the following criteria for admission:

• Client MUST be referred by a medical professional - NO exceptions

• Must be homeless (HRSA compliance, includes double-ups)

• Must be an adult (18 years of age or older)

• Must have a medical referral, will acute illness or injury as primary diagnosis

• Must be able to perform activities of daily living, or ADLs (self care)

• Must be ambulatory

• Must be able to follow medication guidelines

• Must have a stable mental status

At the Center for Respite Care, clients will receive:

• Medical evaluation by medical doctor or nurse practitioner

• Nursing care

• Lab testing

• Semi-private room

• Three meals per day

• Referrals to social services, housing agencies or shelters

Clients must have a medical referral, from a medical professional, from one of the following sources:

• Hospital

• Medical Van (the Med Van)

• Health Resource Center

• Health Clinic

To refer a patient:

• Please call Center for Respite Care staff at 513-621-1868

• Note: CRC is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

• State that you have a medical referral

• You will be required to fax medical information

• Referrals will be reviewed by doctor and intake nurse

• Staff will work to ensure quick turnaround, Mon-Fri

• Weekend admissions by appointment