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When a loved one’s needs increase, families in communities like Yardley, Hatboro, Abington, and Huntingdon Valley often ask the same question: What does 24-hour home care really involve, and how do I choose the right kind of care?
At BrightStar Care of South Bucks and Southeast Montgomery Counties, we specialize in delivering professional, compassionate 24-hour support that keeps individuals safe and comfortable right in their own homes. Whether your loved one is living with dementia, recovering from surgery, or managing a long-term condition like Parkinson’s or COPD, our tailored care plans are designed to fit their unique lifestyle and health needs.
We offer two distinct approaches to 24-hour care: Live-In Care and Hourly Home Care. Understanding the difference between these models can help families make informed decisions.
What Is 24-Hour Home Care?
24-hour home care provides continuous support and supervision so no moment goes uncovered. This service ensures that someone is always available to assist with everything from medication reminders and mobility help to companionship and overnight monitoring.
In our region of South Bucks and Southeast Montgomery Counties, families rely on this level of care to help aging loved ones stay in the comfort and familiarity of home, instead of relocating to a care facility. BrightStar Care offers both hourly and live-in options, giving you flexibility based on your loved one’s specific needs and your home environment.
Live-In Home Care: Consistent Support with a Familiar Face
Live-in care means a caregiver resides in the home for extended shifts, providing ongoing support with built-in rest periods. Typically, one or two caregivers rotate several days at a time, offering the advantage of consistency and relationship-building.
Key Features of Live-In Care:
- One caregiver is present during a 24-hour shift with scheduled rest breaks and eight hours of sleep
- A second caregiver may alternate days to provide full coverage through the week
- The caregiver needs a private room to rest, access to meals, and basic utilities
- Support with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, meal prep, and light housekeeping
Best for:
- Individuals who need help throughout the day but do not require constant overnight assistance
- Families who value consistency in caregiving relationships
- Homes that can provide a private bedroom and allow for a caregiver’s rest time
What to Consider:
- Live-in care is billed at a flat daily rate and may be more cost-efficient than hourly care
- It does not mean the caregiver is actively awake at all times, so it may not be ideal if overnight help is frequent
Hourly 24-Hour Home Care: Continuous, Awake Supervision
For individuals who require around-the-clock assistance without any gaps, hourly 24-hour care is a better solution. In this model, caregivers rotate in shifts of 8 to 12 hours, ensuring someone is always awake, alert, and ready to help.
Key Features of Hourly Care:
- Caregivers work in awake shifts, so there is no downtime
- No requirement for a caregiver to sleep in the home
- Active care for all hours, including medication reminders, transfers, fall prevention, and more
- Highly flexible scheduling with detailed care plans
Best for:
- People living with Alzheimer’s or dementia who wander or wake during the night
- Patients recovering from surgery or serious illness who need close monitoring
- Clients who experience frequent medical episodes or require repositioning at night
What to Consider:
- More caregivers may rotate through the week, so relationship-building may take longer
- Services are billed hourly, which can cost more than flat-rate live-in care
How BrightStar Care of South Bucks and Southeast Montgomery Counties Stands Out
We are not a one-size-fits-all agency. Our care plans are personalized for every client and designed by a Registered Nurse. That means every service is backed by clinical oversight, not just a checklist of tasks. Whether you live in Langhorne, Jenkintown, Southampton, or Lower Moreland, we provide the same level of commitment, quality, and responsiveness.
Our caregivers are carefully vetted, trained, and supervised. We match staff based on not only clinical needs but also personality and preferences. Whether your loved one thrives with quiet support or enjoys engaging conversation, we work to find the right match.
And unlike some agencies, our 24-hour care truly means someone is always on duty. For live-in care, we ensure rest periods are balanced with support. For hourly care, our rotating team is always awake and ready to help.
Making the Right Choice for Your Family
Choosing between live-in and hourly 24-hour care comes down to a few key factors:
- Does your loved one need help during the night, or primarily during the day?
- Is having a consistent caregiver relationship a top priority?
- Can your home accommodate a caregiver’s room and rest needs?
- Are you looking for cost efficiency, or round-the-clock active support?
If you are unsure where to begin, our team can help. We offer in-home assessments to evaluate needs and help you decide which approach is the best fit.
Care That Never Sleeps
At BrightStar Care of South Bucks and Southeast Montgomery Counties, we believe that great care happens in the moments others might overlook — in the quiet hours of the night, during a simple conversation, or when someone needs help just getting out of bed safely.
Whether your family is just starting to explore 24-hour care or ready to put a plan in place, we are here. With clinical insight, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, we help families keep their loved ones safe, supported, and at home.
Reach out today to learn how we can help your family take the next step with confidence.
BrightStar Care® is Here to Help
At BrightStar Care® of South Bucks and Southeast Montgomery Counties, we offer a wide range of home care and medical staffing services that enrich the quality of life for those who need care from the comfort of their home. We strive to provide the full continuum of care to our community while keeping our focus on offering a higher standard of care. Offering unparalleled support for our local healthcare system while providing a variety of high-quality, compassionate care, we work to give our clients the best lives possible while also strengthening the broader community. Contact us through our website or call 215.600.3994, so that we can help you find the right support to fit your unique needs.