Nurse-Led Respite Care for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Medical Complexities
Safe, structured day programs, overnight respite, community support, and meaningful social programs
that give families peace of mind.
Why Choose Riverside?
Caring for someone you love is rewarding, but you deserve time to care for yourself too.
Whether you need a few hours to recharge, attend appointments, spend time with your other children, or simply breathe, Riverside is here to help.
Safe, Structured, Nurse led care
Medication safety, compassionate care, safety, seizure protocols, G-Tube related support, planning, documentation and health change awareness
Family first communication
Families are partners, we ask questions, share concerns early and support needs and changes
Meaningful, engaged days
Routine, Activities, Social Connection, life skills, personal care, rest and community participation
Our Services
We are so grateful you're here.
At Riverside Respite, we understand that choosing support for your loved one is not just a service decision — it is a deeply personal family decision. Families are looking for more than care. They are looking for trust, safety, dignity, compassion, and a place where their loved one can feel genuinely welcomed, valued, and understood.
Riverside Respite was created with families in mind. Our goal is to provide a warm, structured, and supportive environment for individuals with developmental disabilities and medical complexities, while also giving families peace of mind, rest, and confidence in the care being provided.
We offer meaningful day programming and overnight respite in a setting that feels safe, calm, and person-centred. Each individual who walks through our doors is seen as a whole person, with their own strengths, routines, needs, preferences, and personality. We take the time to get to know each client and family so that care can be delivered with respect, consistency, and heart.
Our team understands that every family’s journey is different. Some families need regular respite to maintain balance at home. Some need support during transitions, changes in health, caregiver burnout, or periods of increased need. Others are simply looking for a safe and engaging place where their loved one can build relationships, enjoy activities, and be part of a caring community.
At Riverside Respite, we are committed to creating that place.
Our approach is built on kindness, communication, safety, and professional care. We work closely with families to understand routines, support needs, medications, personal care requirements, behaviours, comfort strategies, and goals. We believe families are the experts in their loved one’s life, and we value that partnership deeply.
Most of all, we want every person supported by Riverside Respite to feel that they belong here.
Whether your loved one joins us for the day, overnight respite, community participation, life skills, social connection, or additional support, our commitment remains the same: to provide care that is thoughtful, respectful, dependable, and rooted in dignity.
Thank you for considering Riverside Respite. We know how important this decision is, and we do not take that trust lightly. It would be an honour to support your family and welcome your loved one into our Riverside community.
With warmth and gratitude,
Tammy Fraley, RPN
Founder, Riverside Respite
