24-Hour Home Care
Your dad wakes at 2 a.m. in his home and feels unsteady on the way to the bathroom. With a professional caregiver in the next room, he has a steady arm, calm reassurance, and help to settle back into bed—no frantic phone calls, no risky wait for morning.
Stories like this explain why adults 60+ hope to remain in their own homes as they age. Round‑the‑clock support from Always Care Home Care makes that wish realistic while easing the worries of families scattered across Indiana.
Service Options at a Glance
- Hourly Home Care – flexible 4‑, 6‑, 8‑, or 12‑hour visits
- Full‑Time Home Care – 40 hours or more per week without overnight duty
- Part‑Time Home Care – fewer than 40 hours, perfect for morning or evening routines
- Live‑In Home Care – one caregiver resides five days with weekend relief
- Respite Care – short‑term blocks so family members can rest or travel
- Overnight Awake Caregiver – having a caregiver work overnight to assist with wandering, confusion, or trips to the bathroom.
Understanding 24‑Hour Home Care
Coverage Styles
- Hourly Home Care – Pre‑set blocks of 4–12 hours delivered by several caregivers; best for predictable daytime help such as meal preparation, errands, and light housekeeping.
- Shift‑Based 24/7 Care – Two 12‑hour or three 8‑hour shifts covered by two to three caregivers every 24 hours; ideal for high‑acuity needs and constant overnight monitoring.
- Live‑In Home Care – One caregiver resides in the home (with scheduled sleep breaks) and relief coverage on days off; valued for stable routines, deeper rapport, and cost‑effective continuity.
Let’s Get Started
Who Benefits Most?
- Dementia or wandering risk
- Frequent falls—1 in 4 older adults falls every year, making falls the leading cause of injury in this age group
- Post‑hospital or rehab recovery
- Chronic conditions needing night‑time oversight
- Family caregiver fatigue relieved by Respite Care
Always Care Home Care’s Around‑the‑Clock Model
Two‑Caregiver Team for Consistency
We assign just two trusted professionals to alternate shifts so your loved one always sees familiar faces, reducing confusion and building genuine connection.
Real‑Time Care Coordination
Registered nurses review care plans at least every 60 days, and electronic notes update a secure family portal so relatives in Terre Haute, Fort Wayne, or across the country can check in any time. Supervisors remain on call 24/7 for urgent changes.
What’s Included in 24/7 Support
Personal Care Assistance
Bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, safe transfers, ambulation, and feeding all delivered with dignity.
Household & Lifestyle Help
Meal planning and cooking that respects dietary needs, light housekeeping, laundry, errands, and transportation to appointments in Indianapolis or Muncie.
Safety Monitoring Overnight
Regular rounds, bed‑to‑bathroom escorts, motion‑sensor alerts, and calm reassurance to ease insomnia.
Companionship & Engagement
Conversation, card games, memory notebooks, walks at a local park in Carmel, or virtual calls with grandchildren.
Payment & Funding Options for Home Care
Private Pay — Ideal for maximum flexibility in scheduling and task selection.
Long‑Term Care Insurance — We submit electronic visit records and invoices to speed claim approval.
Indiana Medicaid Waiver (PathWays for Aging and Aged & Disabled) — We are an approved provider and guide families through the application process.
Veterans Benefits — Qualifying wartime Veterans and surviving spouses may receive Aid and Attendance funds to offset hourly care costs; our benefits specialist helps gather forms and physician statements.
Health Plans — We accept United Healthcare, Anthem, and Humana for eligible post‑acute and chronic‑care programs.
Workers’ Compensation — For people recovering from on‑the‑job injuries, we coordinate directly with adjusters to ensure timely authorizations and billing. We can provide care for all ages.
Our team explains each option during the assessment and provides contacts for elder‑law attorneys or financial planners when needed.
We will provide excellent care beyond basics, within the comfort of our clients residential environment with a focus on helping to maintain their independence, maximum contribution and retention of self-respect.
Specialty Support at Home
- Memory Care Techniques – redirection, validation, and wandering‑prevention plans designed for Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
- Chronic‑Condition Management – cueing for Parkinson’s exercises, COPD oxygen checks, balanced menus for diabetes.
- Post‑Surgery Recovery – caregiver helps follow therapy routines, watch for medication side effects, and reduce readmission risk.
Healthcare needs rarely stay the same, so our care plans adapt quickly—often within hours—when a client’s condition changes.
Quality You Can Trust
- 50‑state background and driving‑record checks
- Drug testing and reference verification
- Mandatory training in dementia care, transfers, infection control, and emergency procedures
- RN supervision and unannounced quality visits
- Satisfaction commitment: if a caregiver is not the right fit, we introduce a replacement quickly at no additional cost
Getting Started with Always Care Home Care
- Schedule a Consultation Call. A care manager listens to your goals and answers initial questions about companion care.
- Book the In‑Home Assessment. We visit the residence, outline tasks, gather scheduling preferences, and identify compatible caregiver attributes.
- Begin Care. On the first day, the caregiver reviews the customized plan with the client and family, then eases into errands, meal preparation, or conversation as desired. We follow up during the first week to confirm satisfaction and tweak any details.
Ready to learn more? Call Always Care Home Health at (463) 999-5104 or complete our quick online form to arrange your free assessment.
Always Care Home Care provides 24-Hour Home Care in Carmel, Zionsville, Westfield, Terre Haute, Anderson, Muncie, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Evansville, Shelbyville, and surrounding areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
In most cases we arrange an assessment within a day and launch care within 48 hours, reducing stress during transition.
Live‑in care places one caregiver in the home for 24‑hour blocks (with a sleep break), which can lower cost and create consistency. Shift‑based care rotates two or three caregivers, giving full alertness overnight and ideal coverage for complex medical needs.
Yes. Caregivers provide reminders, bring medicine to the client, and observe for side effects. Licensed nurses handle tasks such as injections when ordered by a physician.
Absolutely. We coordinate with therapists and other providers to follow exercise plans, track progress, and adjust daily routines.
Caregivers sign confidentiality agreements, respect private spaces, and follow house rules. Live‑in aides receive a designated bedroom and schedule breaks away from the home.
Yes. We maintain a regional pool of caregivers willing to travel, so families in smaller towns receive the same dependable service.
Care continues as needed—caregivers can visit the hospital for companionship and resume home duties when your loved one is discharged, keeping continuity smooth.
