[ Respite Care ]
Respite software for schedulesthat change by the hour.
Last-minute changes, cover requests, GPS-verified visits, and a free family portal — so parents actually get a break, and you bill every 15-minute unit you earned.
7-day free trial • No credit card required • Family portal free
Everything a respite visit needs
From the cover request to the verified check-out to the billed unit — one platform runs the whole visit.
Built for Last-Minute Changes
Respite schedules change constantly. Reschedule in seconds, post cover requests when a caregiver calls out, and let available staff pick up the visit — no phone tree required.
GPS-Verified Visits Families Trust
GPS and biometric check-in confirm the caregiver was actually there for the full visit. When a family hands you their loved one, the proof is on the record.
Family Portal — Free
Families see the schedule, who's coming, and when visits happened. Transparency is the whole point of respite: parents can actually relax on their break.
Per-Visit Session Notes
Every visit gets a session note, written in the field with AI drafting help. When DSHS reports come due, drafts are generated from the notes you already have.
15-Minute Unit Tracking
DDA respite bills in 15-minute units. CareCade tracks units per visit automatically, so billed units always match verified time — no spreadsheet reconciliation.
Mobile Apps for Caregivers
iOS and Android apps for schedules, check-in/out, session notes, and team chat. Caregivers work out of one app, wherever the respite visit happens.
[ Why Respite ]
Families are waiting for providers like you.
With 58,068 people enrolled with DDA (July 2024) and 29% of enrolled clients receive no paid services — most are children — respite is often the first service a family needs. Providers who can take referrals fast, schedule reliably, and prove every visit happened are the ones families and case managers come back to. CareCade also lists your agency in its provider directory so families can find you.
Source: 2025 JLARC legislative audit of DDA operations ↗Frequently Asked Questions
Does CareCade support agency respite and respite in the community?
Yes. Both agency respite and respite in the community are DDA service types CareCade is built around. You can schedule either, track 15-minute units per authorization, and document each visit with GPS-verified check-in and a session note.
How does CareCade handle last-minute caregiver call-outs?
When a caregiver can't make a visit, you can post a cover request and available staff pick it up from their mobile app. Families see updated schedule information in their portal, so a substitution doesn't mean a confused parent at the door.
How do families know the respite visit actually happened?
Every visit is verified with GPS and biometric check-in, so there's a record of who was there and for how long. Families get free portal access to see schedules and completed visits — the transparency that makes respite trustworthy.
How much does respite care software cost with CareCade?
CareCade plans start at $200/month and include scheduling, GPS + biometric EVV, AI session notes and DSHS report drafts, 15-minute unit tracking, the free family portal, bookkeeping, and payroll taxes. There's a 7-day free trial with no credit card required.
Give families a real break.
Scheduling, GPS-verified visits, AI notes, unit tracking, and a free family portal — starting at $200/month.