Short-Term Respite Care in Severna Park

Short-term stays for recovery, caregiver relief, or simply a chance to experience Sweetbay.

Respite care offers a flexible, short-term stay at Sweetbay — typically a few days to a few weeks. Families turn to respite when they're recovering from a hospital stay, when a primary caregiver needs a break, or when they want to experience life at Sweetbay before making a longer-term decision.

During a respite stay, residents enjoy the same care, meals, and community as our long-term residents. There's no second-class experience for short-term guests — only the same boutique standard of attention.

It's a wonderful way to see firsthand what makes Sweetbay different.

What’s Included

Comprehensive support, all in one home.

●Private room during your stay

●All meals, snacks, and beverages

●Full personal care and ADL support

●Medication management

●24-hour awake staff

●Access to all common areas, activities, and outdoor spaces

Who It’s For

Designed for these moments.

●Adults recovering from hospital or rehab stays

●Families whose primary caregiver needs respite or vacation

●Older adults considering a long-term move who'd like a trial stay

●Out-of-town families needing temporary care for a parent

Why Sweetbay

A boutique standard you can feel.

Respite at Sweetbay is the same Sweetbay — small, residential, attentive. Many of our long-term residents began with a respite stay and chose to stay because it felt like home.

Frequently Asked

Common questions, answered.

Stays typically range from a few days to several weeks, depending on availability and need. Contact us to discuss your situation.

Yes — many families discover Sweetbay through respite and decide to stay. We're happy to discuss either path.

Respite is priced on a daily basis. Please call us at (410) 701-9015 for current rates.

Come Visit

Come see what makes Sweetbay different.

Schedule a private tour, ask a question, or just say hello. We’d love to meet you.