In-Home Respite Care in Orange County That Feels Like Family

Respite care provides short-term relief for primary caregivers. A trained caregiver comes to your home to care for your loved one — engaging them in activities, helping with daily routines, and keeping them safe — so you can rest, run errands, or simply take a break. Abbi Care provides non-medical, in-home respite care for children and adults with special needs.

Individuals with developmental disabilities who are clients of the Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC) may qualify for respite services as part of their support plan. Eligibility and the number of respite hours are determined by RCOC based on each family's needs. If your loved one is an RCOC consumer, ask your service coordinator whether respite care can be added to your plan.

Contact your RCOC service coordinator and ask about adding respite to your family's Individual Program Plan (IPP). Once RCOC authorizes hours, you can choose a vendored respite agency such as Abbi Care to provide the care. We're happy to walk you through the process — call or text us at (949) 209-9008.

Abbi Care serves families through CalOptima Health, Orange County's community health plan. Coverage depends on your specific plan and eligibility, so we recommend checking with CalOptima or contacting us directly — we can help you understand your options and next steps.

We serve all of Orange County from our Laguna Hills office. That includes Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Dana Point, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, La Habra, La Palma, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Los Alamitos, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Orange, Placentia, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, Seal Beach, Stanton, Tustin, Villa Park, Westminster, and Yorba Linda. If you don't see your city listed, reach out — chances are we serve your neighborhood too.

We care for both children and adults with special needs. Every caregiver is matched to your loved one's age, personality, and specific care needs, so the same trusted service works for young children, teens, and adults.

After you reach out, we learn about your family's needs and match you with a caregiver who fits. Exact timing depends on scheduling, caregiver availability, and — for RCOC or CalOptima families — authorization from your service coordinator or plan. Call or text (949) 209-9008 and we'll give you a realistic timeline for your situation.

Yes. Personalized matching is central to how we work, and if a caregiver isn't the right fit, we'll work with you to find one who is. Your family's comfort always comes first.

Yes. If there's someone you already know and trust — a family friend, a relative, or a caregiver you've worked with before — you're welcome to bring them to us. Once they complete our screening and onboarding, they can provide your loved one's care through Abbi Care. Call or text (949) 209-9008 and we'll walk you through it.