Respite Care


Wetzel County Hospital offers a respite care program to provide short-term care and supervision for primary caregivers who are in need of temporary relief.

Costs associated with respite care are based on the level of care needed and is private pay. Respite is a temporary service and payment is required at the time of admission.

Respite care is coordinated through social cervices and approved by the appropriate staff. Caregivers need to notify social services at least three days prior to the requested admission date.