24-Hour Home Care: Shift Models vs. Live-In Care for Continuous Support in London, ON

When care needs reach the point where someone requires constant supervision, 24-hour home care shifts vs live in care offers complete peace of mind. Families turn to this service when loved ones can no longer be left alone safely or when mobility and medical needs demand round-the-clock support.

24-Hour Home Care Shifts VS. Live-In Care Near You

Our 24-hour service provides continuous coverage using rotating caregivers throughout the day and night. Depending on the client’s routine and comfort level, we typically use:

  • Two 12-hour shifts (day and night)

  • Three 8-hour shifts for clients who prefer shorter rotations or smaller teams

This structure ensures each caregiver remains alert and well-rested while minimizing staff turnover during sensitive hours.

What’s Included in 24-Hour Care

24-hour caregivers assist with every aspect of daily living:

  • Personal hygiene and dressing

  • Meal preparation and feeding assistance

  • Medication reminders and mobility support

  • Toileting and incontinence care

  • Housekeeping, laundry, and errands

  • Companionship and emotional support

We also handle transportation in the client’s own insured vehicle or accompany them by taxi to appointments.

Why We No Longer Offer Live-In Care Near You

Live-in care once worked well when caregivers stayed for several days at a time, but changing overtime regulations and lifestyle demands have made it increasingly difficult to sustain. Today, 24-hour home care shifts vs. live-in care offer better coverage, safer conditions, and reliable rest periods for our caregivers—which translates into better care for clients.

Today, shift-based 24-hour care ensures better coverage, safer conditions, and reliable rest periods for our caregivers —which translates into better care for clients.

Understanding the Cost of Continuous Care at Home Near You

One of our long-term clients first received 13 hours of daily care, but after multiple falls, her family decided to transition to full 24-hour coverage. 

We’ve now provided continuous care for over six months, using three shifts each day and keeping familiar caregivers who have supported her for years.

Typical cost: around $7,200 per week. Though this may seem high at first glance, it includes full coverage and eliminates the need for facility placement — while keeping clients safe and comfortable at home.

Continuity and Familiar Faces

We know that familiarity builds trust. Whenever possible, we schedule the same caregivers who have been part of a client’s care team for years. Even as schedules change, that continuity of care is one of the most important benefits of choosing a dedicated local agency.


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