Glossary

What is Live-in care?

Live-in care is an arrangement where a caregiver lives in the person's home, typically working a long day with a sleep period, so someone is always present.

It is different from 24-hour care, which uses rotating shifts so a caregiver is awake and working around the clock. Live-in is cheaper because the caregiver sleeps on site; 24-hour is right when the person needs attention through the night.

Live-in caregivers need a private room and breaks, and the household needs to be one a person can live in.

Why it matters

It is often the last step before a facility, and the point at which families compare the two costs honestly.

What we offer: 24-Hour & Live-In Home Care.

Live-in care where you live

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