About this resource
The ARCH National Respite Locator is a free online database that helps caregivers across the country find respite care services in their own communities. Operated by ARCH (Access to Respite Care and Help), a program of Families and Communities Rising with support from the federal Administration for Community Living, it is a trusted national starting point for locating relief.
The Locator lets users search by state and location to find providers such as home care agencies, assisted living facilities, and state or community-based agencies that offer respite care. It serves a wide range of caregivers — including adult family caregivers, grandparents raising grandchildren, parents of children with special needs, and caregivers of people with disabilities or dementia — helping each find options suited to their situation. The tool is designed to point families toward providers they can then contact and evaluate.
This resource matters because finding respite is often the hardest part of getting a break, especially for caregivers who don’t know what exists nearby; a searchable national database removes that initial hurdle. Importantly, ARCH notes that the Locator is for informational purposes only, is not all-inclusive, and does not endorse providers or conduct background checks — so caregivers should carefully vet anyone they hire. Used alongside a local Area Agency on Aging, the Locator is a helpful first step. Search for providers at archrespite.org.
What you'll get from this resource
- A free national online database from ARCH for finding local respite care providers.
- Searchable by state and location; lists home care agencies, facilities, and community agencies.
- Serves all kinds of caregivers, from adult family caregivers to those raising grandchildren.
- Informational only — vet providers yourself, as ARCH doesn't endorse or background-check them.
Frequently asked questions
It helps you search by state and location to find respite providers — home care agencies, facilities, and community-based agencies — in your area.
ARCH (Access to Respite Care and Help), a program of Families and Communities Rising, with support from the federal Administration for Community Living.
No. The Locator is informational only and not all-inclusive; ARCH does not endorse providers or run background checks, so vet anyone you hire.
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