Hourly care is a service that is billed at an agreed-upon hourly rate. Live-In care is billed at a daily rate. The daily rate for Live-In care is substantially lower than what it would be for equivalent hourly care. Typically if an elderly client requires more than 10 hours of care per day they should look at getting a live-in caregiver.
Hourly Caregivers
Typically a client that requires more help will find that there might not be continuity of care. Hourly caregivers turn over more frequently (a day shift, a night shift, weekend shifts, etc.) requiring additional training of multiple caregivers. This can sometimes confuse the elderly client.
Live-in Care
With a 24×7 Live-in caregiver, There is much greater continuity of care which can be so vital for the client and the family. The caregiver has the ability to anticipate the needs of the client, and establish a mutually beneficial daily routine. There is better communication with the client and family. The Live-in caregiver is always home with the client so they know what’s going on with the client.