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A caregiver lives in the home full-time: personal care, meals, companionship, housekeeping, medication reminders, and consistent daily presence. More affordable than rotating 24-hour shifts, and better for routine and relationship than hourly visits.
One dedicated caregiver lives in the home, so daily support and routines stay consistent.
Caregiver arrives at the agreed start date and settles into the household routine Daily personal care, meals, light housekeeping, and companionship proceed as planned
Live-in care means a caregiver lives in your loved one's home. They have a private bedroom and scheduled rest time, and are present throughout the day to assist with personal care, meals, companionship, housekeeping, medication reminders, and safety. It is not the same as 24-hour care - there are rest periods - but it provides continuous presence in the home.
For someone who needs steady daily support but does not consistently require attention in the middle of the night, live-in care offers the right balance. The caregiver is always nearby, available throughout the day, and accessible for most nighttime needs during their waking hours.
One consistent caregiver living in the home builds something hourly visits cannot: a real routine, a trusted relationship, and a deep understanding of the person's preferences, habits, and signals. That familiarity makes care better and gives families a clear, reliable point of contact.
Caregiver arrives at the agreed start date and settles into the household routine
Daily personal care, meals, light housekeeping, and companionship proceed as planned
Caregiver has designated rest time - typically 8 hours overnight
Family receives regular updates; the care plan is reviewed and adjusted as needs change
Caregiver rotates on an agreed schedule for their days off, with coverage planned in advance
Live-in care means one caregiver lives in the home with scheduled rest time - usually 8 hours overnight. 24-hour care uses rotating caregivers who are always awake. If your loved one regularly needs attention during the night, 24-hour care is the better fit.
Yes. Live-in care requires a private sleeping space for the caregiver. This is a standard requirement for any live-in arrangement.
Yes. Care plans are established before care begins, but you can start with an initial period, evaluate how it is working, and adjust the plan from there.
