Looking after someone is constant, and nobody can keep it up without a break. Havilah Cottage provides dependable care during scheduled periods, so you can rest or deal with your own responsibilities while your loved one stays comfortable at home.
Care Built Around What Matters Most.
Our approach to care is guided by five core values: dignity, compassion, reliability, integrity, and excellence. We focus on understanding each person's needs, honoring their choices, and providing thoughtful support for individuals and families.
We honor every client as an individual.
We care like family.
We show up on time, every time.
Honest. Transparent.
Continuously train and improve.
Respite care gives family caregivers time to rest, manage personal responsibilities, or simply recharge while their loved one continues receiving attentive support.
Caring for someone is constant, and the people doing it are usually the last to ask for anything. A break is not a luxury in that situation. It is what makes the rest of it sustainable.
What this includes
Havilah Cottage provides dependable care during scheduled periods, helping families maintain balance while their loved ones remain comfortable at home.
The point of a break is not having to think about it. The day runs the way it normally runs, in the place your loved one knows, so there is nothing to put right when you get back.
What this includes
Respite care is frequently one part of the support a household needs. These are the others Havilah Cottage provides.
You call 210-277-8888 or send a care request, and we listen to what your family needs.
We meet with you and your loved one to understand their needs, preferences, routines, and goals.
We create a personalized care plan based on the individual's needs and review it with the family before care begins.
We match your loved one with a caregiver based on their needs, preferences, and care requirements.
We stay connected with your family, review the care provided, and make adjustments as needs change.
The person doing the caring is usually the last one anybody asks about. These are the situations families bring to Havilah Cottage most often.
| Challenge | What it looks like | How Havilah Cottage helps |
|---|---|---|
| No time of your own | Your own appointments and your own rest keep being postponed, because there is nobody to take over. | Temporary caregiver relief during scheduled periods, so the time is actually yours. |
| Hard to hand over | Stepping back feels like letting someone down, even for an afternoon. | Care arranged in advance rather than at short notice, so the handover is planned and calm. |
| Running on empty | The family caregiver is worn down, and it starts to show in the care they are able to give. | Regular relief, so rest is built into the arrangement rather than hoped for. |
| Worry while you are away | It is hard to switch off when you are not sure how the day is going without you. | Companionship, daily support, and assistance with personal care and routines, carrying on as usual at home. |
Owner/Administrator
Owner biography
A personal introduction from the owner belongs in this position. None has been supplied, so none is published. Administration to provide approved biography text.
Service area
Havilah Cottage is based in San Antonio, Texas. The exact service area, including which neighbourhoods and counties are covered, has not been confirmed, so no further place is named here.
Administration to confirm the service area wording.
You can contact Havilah Cottage or submit a Request Care form to begin the process. We will learn more about your situation, discuss the support you are looking for, and explain the next steps.
Every situation is different. Our team can help you understand your options and identify the level of support that best fits your loved one's needs.
Families can share their loved one's needs, preferences, routines, and care goals throughout the care process. We value family input and encourage open communication so support can remain aligned with the individual's needs.
Our home care services include Personal Care, Companion Care, Homemaking, Respite Care, and additional support options. Each service is designed to provide compassionate, practical support based on each individual's needs, preferences, and routines. View our services or call 210-277-8888 to learn more.
Call and speak with someone directly, or send a care request and we will come back to you.
