The Respite House
The Respite House is a safe haven for families with a loved one undergoing treatment or dealing with serious illness or injuries at Kaweah Health.
For more information, please call Patient Family Services (PFS) at (559) 624-2257.
The Respite House opened in September of 2016. It was built by funds raised
by the five Visalia Rotary Clubs and community supporters. It is leased
to Kaweah Health to operate and manage for a $1 per year.
The Respite House, known as Al’s Place and Sharon’s Place in
honor of Rotarian Al Fisher and Sharon Shannon, has two units, one with
three bedrooms and two baths and one with two bedrooms and two baths.
Each home has a living room, full kitchen, and laundry room. The units
are completely furnished and available for use at a very minimal suggested
donation, but a donation is not required.
CRITERIA FOR STAY AT THE ROTARY HOUSE
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Have a family member that is hospitalized at Kaweah Health
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Family traveling from out of town
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Transportation to and from hospital is a hardship
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Hotel/Motel stay is a hardship
CONTACT PATIENT AND FAMILY SERVICES
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Family to request to speak to social worker assigned to the floor
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Contact the general number for Patient Family Services (PFS): (559) 624-2257
