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For many families in Maple Grove, Andover, and surrounding communities, deciding how to support a loved one at home becomes more complex as care needs increase. One of the biggest turning points comes when a few hours of help are no longer enough, and around-the-clock care becomes necessary.
At BrightStar Care of Maple Grove and Andover, we offer two 24-hour home care models designed to keep clients safe, comfortable, and supported in their own homes: live-in care and hourly shift care. Understanding the difference between the two can help families make the right decision based on needs, preferences, and home setup.
What Is 24-Hour Home Care?
24-hour home care ensures that someone is always available to assist with personal care, mobility, medication reminders, companionship, and emergencies. It allows individuals to remain in the familiarity of home, rather than moving to a facility, while still receiving continuous care.
For older adults in Maple Grove, Andover, Champlin, and Osseo, this service can make a huge difference in day-to-day well-being. Whether they are living with Alzheimer’s, recovering from surgery, or managing chronic conditions like heart failure or diabetes, knowing someone is always there provides peace of mind for both clients and families.
Live-In Home Care: Consistency and Familiarity
Live-in care involves one or two caregivers rotating multi-day shifts. Each caregiver resides in the home while on duty, providing support during the day and being available at night if needed. What it includes:
- A primary caregiver stays in the home for 24-hour shifts, with 8 hours reserved for sleep and regular breaks
- A second caregiver may rotate days for full coverage
- Support includes help with bathing, dressing, meals, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and companionship
- A private sleeping space for the caregiver is required
Best for:
- Clients who need support throughout the day and occasional help at night
- Families looking for stability and relationship-building with a consistent caregiver
- Homes that can accommodate a live-in caregiver with a dedicated bedroom
What to consider:
- Live-in care is billed at a flat daily rate
- The caregiver is not actively awake all night, so this option is better for clients who are more independent overnight
Hourly 24-Hour Care: True Round-the-Clock Coverage
Hourly care is staffed in shifts, typically 8 or 12 hours at a time. Unlike live-in care, these caregivers are awake and alert the entire shift, ready to help with anything at any time of day or night.
What it includes:
- Caregivers rotate shifts so that someone is always actively monitoring the client
- No sleeping accommodations are required
- Care is fully hands-on 24 hours a day, including nighttime assistance and close medical monitoring
- Services are billed hourly
Best for:
- Clients with advanced dementia, nighttime wandering, or sleep disturbances
- Individuals recovering from complex medical conditions or surgeries
- Families who want active, awake supervision around the clock
What to consider:
- More caregivers may be involved, which can affect continuity
- Hourly care is typically more expensive than live-in due to continuous active service
Why Families in Maple Grove and Andover Trust BrightStar Care
At BrightStar Care of Maple Grove and Andover, we are proud to serve local families with compassion, clinical oversight, and flexibility. Every care plan we deliver is created and supervised by a Registered Nurse, and we maintain high standards of quality, safety, and professionalism in every home.
Whether you are in Elk River, Coon Rapids, Blaine, or here in Maple Grove, our caregivers are carefully selected, trained, and supported to deliver personalized care that honors your loved one’s dignity and independence.
We offer:
- 24-hour live-in and hourly care, customized to fit your needs
- RN-supervised care plans and regular check-ins
- Help with daily living activities, mobility, medication management, and companionship
- Support for Alzheimer’s, dementia, post-surgical recovery, and chronic health conditions
We also provide families with the guidance and emotional support they need to make care decisions confidently. Whether you are balancing work, caregiving, or just trying to figure out what comes next, we are here to help lighten the load and offer a plan that works for everyone involved.
Taking the Next Step
If you are noticing signs that your loved one may need more help — frequent falls, medication confusion, wandering at night, or a growing sense that something is not safe — 24-hour care might be the answer.
BrightStar Care of Maple Grove and Andover is ready to talk through your options, provide an in-home assessment, and design a plan that meets your needs and fits your home life.
Because care should not be one-size-fits-all. It should be personal, professional, and provided with heart, right where your loved one feels most at home.
BrightStar Care® is Here to Help
At BrightStar Care® of Maple Grove and Andover, 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 952.600.7352, so that we can help you find the right support to fit your unique needs.