Respite care and hospital discharge stays in Niagara Falls
Respite and recovery stays at Emerald Retirement Residence, at 5807 Ferry Street in Niagara Falls, offer a warm and flexible way to recover, rest or simply try retirement living. Whether you are coming home from hospital, giving a family caregiver a well-earned break, or taking time to weigh a bigger decision, our team makes the stay simple and the care close at hand.
Everything is looked after, from day one.
A respite stay at Emerald Residence includes everything you need to feel at home, with nothing left to arrange and nothing to worry about. You simply settle in.
- A private furnished suite A suite of your own, furnished and ready, so you can simply settle in.
- All meals Every meal prepared and served with care, from breakfast to dinner.
- Housekeeping Your suite looked after, so your days are free for what matters to you.
- Activities A full calendar of activities and social life, welcome to join or to rest from.
- A caring team close at hand A warm, attentive team nearby for support and peace of mind.
Short stays begin at five nights.
Respite stays are built around flexibility. Short stays begin at five nights. Availability, length of stay, and support arrangements are confirmed individually following a review of your needs.
Whether you are coming home from hospital, giving a family caregiver a well-earned break, or taking time to weigh a bigger decision, our team makes the stay simple and the care close at hand.
5 nights
Where short stays begin
Short stays begin at five nights, enough time to rest, recover or simply feel the rhythm of life at the residence.
Flexible
Lengths confirmed personally
Availability and length of stay are confirmed individually, following a review of your needs, so the stay fits the situation.
Before you arrive
A review of your needs before arrival, including a personal plan of care where it applies, helps make sure the stay is safe, personal and ready from day one.
Six moments when a short stay helps.
Respite care is not only for times of crisis. Families choose a short stay for many reasons, and all of them are welcome here.
A caregiver needs rest
When a family caregiver needs a well-earned break, a short stay gives everyone time to rest and recharge.
Family is travelling
When family members are away, residents stay comfortable, cared for and never alone.
Recovery after surgery or illness
A calm, supportive place to recover, with a caring team close at hand.
A home being prepared or renovated
Time and space while the family home is refreshed, repaired or prepared for its next chapter.
A transition plan taking shape
Room to make decisions calmly while the family works through the steps of the road ahead.
Trying retirement living first
The gentle way to experience life at Emerald before making any long-term decision.
For hospital discharge, reach out early.
When a loved one is ready to leave hospital, timing matters. If you think a discharge may be coming, get in touch with our admissions team as soon as you can, so we can do our best to help make the transition smooth.
Reach out to our admissions team as soon as you know a discharge is coming, and we will be glad to talk through what might be possible, answer your questions and explain the next steps for your loved one's care.
Every enquiry is answered personally, and availability and support arrangements are confirmed individually following a review of needs.
Respite stay rates
Respite stays at Emerald Residence are from $140 per night, with a five-day minimum stay and a maximum stay of up to 60 days. Choose the suite that suits the stay, and everything else is included.
What your rate includes
- Private furnished suite
- Three meals a day
- Weekly housekeeping and linens
- Emergency call system
- Care team on site 24 hours
- Recreation and activities
- Access to common areas
- Concierge, security and utilities
- Settling-in support
A one-time $275 processing fee applies only to stays under 14 days. On stays of 14 days or more, there is no processing fee.
Studio Suite
$140
per night
Studio Deluxe
$170
per night
One Bedroom Suite
$200
per night
Recovering after surgery?
We welcome guests recovering from hip and knee replacement, cardiac procedures and other hospital stays. Tell your discharge planner you would like to recover at Emerald Residence, 5807 Ferry Street, Niagara Falls, and we will coordinate directly with the hospital.
The full guide, free to download.
This page draws on Chapter 08 of The Next Chapter, a Niagara family's guide to retirement living from Emerald Residence. The full guide gathers the early signs to notice, transition strategies, the gentle art of downsizing, the move-in roadmap, respite stays, the real cost of staying home and the questions to ask on any tour.
Answers about respite stays.
How much does a respite stay cost?
Respite stays at Emerald Residence are from $140 per night, with a five-day minimum stay and a maximum stay of up to 60 days. Nightly rates are $140 for a Studio Suite, $170 for a Studio Deluxe and $200 for a One Bedroom Suite. A one-time $275 processing fee applies only to stays under 14 days; on stays of 14 days or more there is no processing fee. The rate includes a private furnished suite, three meals a day, weekly housekeeping and linens, an emergency call system, a care team on site 24 hours, recreation and activities, access to common areas, concierge, security and utilities, and settling-in support. Personal care services are added only if needed and quoted before you arrive.
Can I come to Emerald Residence directly from hospital?
Yes; we coordinate with your discharge planner, and a nursing assessment is completed before arrival.
Is there a minimum stay?
The minimum stay is five days, and stays can last up to a maximum of 60 days.
Can my spouse stay with me?
Yes. Double-occupancy suites are available on request.
Reach the admissions team
Ready to ask about a respite stay?
Call the admissions team at the number below, or send a note and we will be in touch personally. Availability and support arrangements are confirmed individually following a review of needs.
5807 Ferry Street, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 1S8
Ask about a respite stay
Tell us a little about the situation. We will reply personally, share current rates and fees, and help plan a stay.