What is the difference between live-in care and 24/7 home care?
Live-in care means a caregiver resides in the home for an extended period — typically working a long day and then sleeping in the home overnight. They're available and present, but they're entitled to a sleep break, usually around 8 hours. This works well for seniors who need consistent daily support and companionship but don't require someone to be awake and active every hour of the night.
24/7 care, by contrast, involves rotating shifts of caregivers so that someone is always awake and on duty. This is a different arrangement — and a more expensive one — typically reserved for seniors with higher medical needs or significant nighttime safety concerns. For most Lynbrook families whose parent needs help with daily routines, mobility support, and medication reminders, live-in care is the appropriate and more cost-effective structure. If you're unsure which fits your situation, the free in-home assessment is designed to answer exactly that question.