The Top Home Care Agency in Mount Laurel, NJ
When your loved one needs consistent daily support but wants to stay home, live-in care provides the perfect solution.
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Why Families Choose Live-In Care
“We couldn’t be there every day, but we needed someone who could.”
Maybe your father fell twice last month and you’re worried about him being alone during the day. Maybe your mother with dementia needs consistent supervision and companionship. Or maybe you’re the primary caregiver and you’re exhausted, but your loved one refuses to leave their home.
Live-in care solves these challenges while respecting your loved one’s desire to stay in familiar surroundings.
What Live-In Care Really Means
We believe in being completely transparent about how live-in care works.
Live-in caregivers provide approximately 10-12 hours of active care per day. This includes all personal care, meals, medication reminders, housekeeping, and companionship. They also have designated sleep periods (typically 8 hours overnight) when they’re not actively working.
But here’s the important part: During sleep hours, your live-in caregiver remains in the home and is available for emergencies. If your loved one needs help getting to the bathroom at 2 AM, falls, or becomes confused and tries to leave, the caregiver is there to respond immediately.
This differs from continuous 24 hour shift care, where multiple caregivers rotate to provide around-the-clock active care. Live-in care uses a different model that includes designated rest periods for the caregiver—which helps ensure they’re alert and effective during their active care hours.
Live-in care works best for people who:
- Need consistent daily assistance and get up no more than once or twice per night
- Want someone present for safety and peace of mind
- Benefit from having the same caregiver consistently
If your loved one needs active care throughout the night, we can discuss continuous shift care options or a hybrid approach that combines live-in care with supplemental overnight shift support.
Comprehensive Live-In Care Services
Personal Care & Safety
- Assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Medication reminders according to prescribed schedules
- Mobility assistance and fall prevention
- Safety supervision and emergency response during active hours
- Help with toileting and incontinence care
Daily Living Support
- Meal planning, preparation, and assistance with eating
- Light housekeeping focused on your loved one’s living areas
- Laundry and bed linen care
- Transportation to medical appointments and errands
- Grocery shopping and household errands
Companionship & Emotional Support
- Meaningful conversation and social interaction
- Participation in hobbies and favorite activities
- Emotional support during difficult times
- Consistent, familiar presence that reduces anxiety
Family Respite
Live-in care gives family caregivers the break they desperately need. You can work, travel, or simply rest knowing your loved one is receiving excellent care without the concern of a missed shift or caregiver cancellation.
When Live-In Care Makes Sense
Your loved one might benefit from live-in care if they:
- Need someone present for safety and peace of mind
- Have mild to moderate dementia but generally sleep through the night
- Are at risk for falls but primarily need daytime assistance
- Feel anxious or unsafe being alone during the day
- Need help with daily activities and consistent companionship
- Refuse to consider assisted living or nursing home care
- Occasionally need nighttime assistance for emergencies
If your loved one needs frequent nighttime assistance, a hybrid approach combining live-in care with overnight shift support may be more appropriate.
Our Live-In Caregivers: Selected for More Than Just Skills
Live-in care requires a special kind of person. It’s not just about having the right training—it’s about having the right heart.
Our live-in caregivers are chosen for:
- Genuine patience and compassion – The temperament to provide caring support day after day
- Flexibility and adaptability – Ability to adjust to your loved one’s changing needs and household rhythms
- Independence and good judgment – Confidence to make appropriate decisions when working on their own
- Relationship-building skills – The warmth to become a trusted companion, not just a caregiver
Plus all the professional requirements:
- Thoroughly screened and background-checked
- Trained in emergency procedures and response protocols
- Supervised by our registered nurse team
- Carefully matched to your loved one’s personality and preferences
For families needing dementia care: Our live-in caregivers receive additional AlzBetter® training to provide specialized support for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
Live-In Care vs. Other Options
| Live-In Care | Assisted Living | Hourly Care | |
| Location | Your loved one’s familiar home | Institutional setting | Home, but gaps in coverage |
| Caregiver | Same person, consistent relationship | Multiple staff, rotating shifts | Different people, schedule changes |
| Availability | Active care 10-12 hours, emergency response overnight | Nurse call system, shared attention | Only during scheduled hours |
| Cost | Often less than quality assisted living | $8,000-$12,000+ monthly | Can exceed live-in for extensive daily needs |
| Independence | Maximum independence at home | Institutional rules and schedules | Good during scheduled hours only |
Making Live-In Care Work
Successful live-in care requires planning:
- Space considerations: Your loved one’s home should have a private room and bathroom available for the caregiver, or comfortable arrangements for shared space.
- Family involvement: The best outcomes happen when families stay involved, communicate regularly with caregivers, and maintain relationships with their loved one.
- Clear expectations: We work with families to establish routines, preferences, and care goals before live-in services begin.
Serving South Jersey Families
For over 30 years, we’ve been helping South Jersey families find alternatives to nursing home care. We serve Camden County, Burlington County, Gloucester County, and Salem County.
From Mount Laurel to Cherry Hill, from Glassboro to Collingswood, families trust us to provide reliable, compassionate live-in care.
Ready to Explore Live-In Care?
The decision to arrange live-in care is significant, but it can transform your family’s situation. Your loved one gets to stay home safely, and you get peace of mind knowing they have consistent, caring support.
Call (856) 321-1500 to discuss whether live-in care is right for your family—no sales pressure, just honest answers about your options.
We’ll help you understand your choices, explain our process, and answer all your questions with no obligation.
Serving Southern New Jersey
Burlington County, Camden County, Gloucester County and Salem County
Know a family considering live-in care? We’re here to help. Reach out to info@hometostay.com or call (856) 321-1500.
