Respite Care in Burlington: The Best Agencies and Short-Stay Options for Caregivers
Burlington's top-rated agencies for respite care at home, ranked by our SCP Confidence Score and Google reviews, with short-stay respite in long-term care, retirement home trial stays and costs.
By Jonathan Kennedy · Last reviewed October 2026
Key takeaways
- Our top pick is Just Like Family Home Care Burlington, with an SCP Confidence Score of 94 out of 100 and a 5.0 rating from 5 Google reviews.
- Most reviewed: Right at Home In Home Health Care, with 51 Google reviews.
- Highest rated once review numbers are weighed: Qualicare Home Care Burlington & Oakville, 5.0 from 46 reviews.
- 6 agencies made the list, with 133 Google reviews between them, each with at least 5.
- Ranked by our Confidence Score, then by Google rating weighted by how many reviews stand behind it.
On this page (5 sections)
In Burlington, a caregiver's break can be a private caregiver at home (about $28 to $40 an hour in 2026), a day program, a short stay in a retirement home, or a funded respite bed in a long-term care home of up to 60 days, arranged by Ontario Health atHome (310-2222) at $45.31 a day from July 1, 2026. Because Burlington sits between Hamilton and Oakville, many agencies from both cities serve it too.
Maybe your parents still live in the family home in Aldershot or Millcroft, and you've become the person who does everything. Or you're the spouse, and the doctor has told you to rest. You're allowed to. Planned breaks are part of good care, not a sign you've stopped caring.
Do this next:
- Decide on the first break: one afternoon a week is a gentle start.
- For a longer break, ask Ontario Health atHome about short-stay beds and how far ahead to book.
- Compare the agencies below, and ask each one about covering a full week.
How we ranked Burlington's respite care agencies
Burlington agencies that list respite care and have at least five Google reviews are included, ordered by our SCP Confidence Score and then by Google rating weighted for review count. Rankings can't be bought.
The best-rated respite care agencies in Burlington
Every agency below offers respite care at home in Burlington and is ranked by our independent SCP Confidence Score and a volume-weighted Google rating. Tap any listing for its full profile and reviews.
#1 Just Like Family Home Care Burlington
94 / 1005.0(5 Google reviews) BurlingtonOur top pickVerifiedBest for: Seniors who wish to remain in their homes
From $46/hr · Licensed
View profile and reviews#2 Dilamphis CARE Inc.
67 / 1004.9(14 Google reviews) BurlingtonBest for: Seniors
View profile and reviews#3 Right at Home In Home Health Care
66 / 1004.7(51 Google reviews) BurlingtonMost reviewedBest for: Seniors
View profile and reviews#4 Qualicare Home Care Burlington & Oakville
60 / 1005.0(46 Google reviews) BurlingtonPerfect 5.0Best for: Seniors needing in-home care
View profile and reviews#5 Live Life Well
60 / 1004.6(8 Google reviews) BurlingtonSince 2004
View profile and reviews#6 Access Personal Support Ltd.
55 / 1004.4(9 Google reviews) BurlingtonBest for: Seniors
Also speaks Multiple languages
View profile and reviews
The agencies side by side
| # | Agency | Google rating | Confidence Score | Starting price | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Just Like Family Home Care Burlington | 5.0 (5) | 94/100 | From $46/hr | English |
| 2 | Dilamphis CARE Inc. | 4.9 (14) | 67/100 | Ask for a quote | English |
| 3 | Right at Home In Home Health Care | 4.7 (51) | 66/100 | Ask for a quote | English |
| 4 | Qualicare Home Care Burlington & Oakville | 5.0 (46) | 60/100 | Ask for a quote | English |
| 5 | Live Life Well | 4.6 (8) | 60/100 | Ask for a quote | Not listed |
| 6 | Access Personal Support Ltd. | 4.4 (9) | 55/100 | Ask for a quote | Multiple languages |
Which one fits your family?
| If this sounds like you | Start with | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You want the strongest all-round choice | Just Like Family Home Care Burlington | Our top pick: Confidence Score 94/100, rated 5.0 from 5 |
| You want a large, well-tested team | Right at Home In Home Health Care | 51 Google reviews, the most here |
| Family reviews matter most to you | Qualicare Home Care Burlington & Oakville | Highest rated once review numbers are weighed, 5.0 from 46 |
| You want a long track record | Live Life Well | In business since 2004 |
How this ranking works: agenciesare ordered by our independent SCP Confidence Score, shown on each listing, then by a volume-weighted Google rating (so a large number of strong reviews outweighs a handful of perfect ones). Every agency here offers respite care in Burlington and has at least 5 reviews. An agency with more than one office here is listed once, at its best-ranked office. As operators claim and verify their listings, their Confidence Score rises, so we review these rankings quarterly.
Browse all home care in BurlingtonRun one of the agencies on this list? Verifying your listing keeps the details families see accurate and lifts your SCP Confidence Score, which sets the order of these rankings. It is free, and unclaimed agencies still appear here. Claim or verify your listing or see how it works for operators.
Families here often also compare the Oakville and Hamilton rankings, since many of those agencies travel to Burlington; ask about travel fees.
Which respite option suits a Burlington family?
| Option | Good when | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Caregiver at home | Your parent does best in familiar surroundings | About $28 to $40 an hour |
| Retirement home short stay | You want a private suite with meals and activities | Daily rate set by each residence |
| Long-term care short stay | Your parent needs more care, or the break is a week or more | $45.31 a day |
| Day program | You need regular weekday breaks | Often subsidized |
Our take: A short respite stay in a Burlington retirement home does double duty for many families: you get a real break, and your parent gets a no-pressure look at residence life. Ask whether the stay can count toward a later move-in.
What should you ask a Burlington respite agency?
Whether the agency is based in Burlington or travels in from Hamilton or Oakville (and if there's a travel fee), the shortest booking they accept, and how they'll introduce the caregiver before you leave. If your parent was recently at Joseph Brant Hospital, ask how they coordinate with the home care already arranged.
How does a long-term care respite stay work?
Ontario Health atHome assesses eligibility, with a form from your parent's doctor or nurse practitioner. You can choose up to five homes, stays are booked in advance, and they can last up to 60 days at a time and 90 days in a year.
Where else can Burlington caregivers find support?
Our caregiver support guide covers burnout and the wider help available, and our home care cost guide shows how hours add up. See every agency in our Burlington home care directory.
Frequently asked questions
How much does respite care cost in Burlington?
About $28 to $40 an hour for an in-home caregiver in 2026. A respite stay in a long-term care home costs $45.31 a day from July 1, 2026, and retirement homes charge their own daily rate.
Do Hamilton and Oakville agencies serve Burlington?
Many do. Ask whether a travel fee applies and whether the same caregiver can come each visit, since longer travel can make scheduling harder.
Can my parent try a retirement home with a respite stay?
Yes. Many retirement homes offer short stays in a furnished suite, which lets your parent experience residence life without committing to a move.
Who arranges long-term care respite in Burlington?
Ontario Health atHome (310-2222). After an assessment you can choose up to five homes, with stays of up to 60 days at a time.
How did you rank Burlington's respite care agencies?
Burlington agencies listing respite care with at least five Google reviews, ordered by our SCP Confidence Score and a review-weighted Google rating. Rankings can't be bought.
Last reviewed October 2026. We keep our guides current as costs, programs, and options change.
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