(This is NOT part of the licensed adult day care program which operates at the CARE Center. Respite is a separate program, at a different location on adjoining property.)

Pearl's Place is CARE's "Ronald McDonald" house. It provides a place for overnight and weekend supervision for CARE participants when their caregivers are away.

There are few things more physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting than being a 24-hour caregiver. Seeing the gradual decline in caregiver's energy was the catalyst behind the cottage.

Before the existence of Pearl's Place, caregivers had no alternative except putting their loved ones temporarily in a nursing home. If the person doesn¹t need 24-hour nursing care, using a nursing home for respite time is expensive and involves a new environment which further confuses those who are already confused.

In addition to providing an overnight facility for participants so caregivers can have more respite time, the cottage can be used by people from around the country who want help while recovering from surgery.

Most Escapees bring their RV to the Center and live in it while recovering, but sometimes it is not practical to move an RV to Texas for a short recovery period. Arrangements can be made to have the surgery in Houston, where some of the finest hospitals and doctors in the country are located, and then rent part of the cottage during the recovery period. Reservations are necessary.

The cottage rents for $40/day. In addition to rent, caregivers are
responsible for getting and paying a sitter if needed.

Whatever your health need, call CARE and learn how we can help you.

How Pearl's Place Evolved