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Is there such a thing as short term 24 hr in home care for 2 weeks? My wife is bed bound. I am approaching burnout and would like to take a break. There are no family members that can help. Facilities are not an option because of bad experiences. I can not afford a fortune.

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There is, Sample, but wow, is it ever expensive.
Call some of the agencies and you are looking at 35/40 an hour. Get someone you know and trust and you are likely looking at 20.00 an hour which is what my friend paid in her last days in home Hospice care. It was horrifically expensive at best.
I think respite might be a bit better.

Is Medicaid involved for you, or only Medicare? Because the former will provide some care, tho not 24/7.

I will ask you to call some places in your area, perhaps visiting angels and they may be able to guide you a bit. I honestly hope you'll return and tell us what you find out in care available, vetting of caregivers, and costs.
Sure wish you good luck.
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Another thing to think about. If you actually do find some people to do this - and you decide to go out of town, or on a mini-vacation.

What happens if one of the temporary caregivers doesn't show up for their shift, or has a sick day? Or walks off the job because it's too hard, etc. Would your lovely wife be left all alone until you find out about it?
People seem to be quite unreliable these days.

Any chance you could arrange a shorter break with her in a NH for a few days? 3 - 5 days is better than none. And would be more affordable than 2 whole weeks.

I used to be the only Caregiver for a bed bound parent 24/7, so I understand how hard this is to be able to arrange and afford.
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You’re limiting yourself to other options by declaring that facility care isn’t an option because of prior bad experiences.

But those experiences are in the past and realistically and logically have no bearing on what would happen in a different facility with different people at a different time.

Please don’t limit yourself in this way. Seek care in every available option. You deserve a break! I hope you find it.
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