Round-the-clock support at home
Live-In Care
Live-in care places a dedicated caregiver in the home to provide consistent, full-day support for seniors who need help throughout the day and night, an alternative to moving into a care community.
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Live-In Care at a glance
Live-in care places a dedicated caregiver in the home to provide consistent support through the day and night, an alternative to moving into a care community for seniors who want to stay in their own home with high needs. Caregivers often rotate in shifts to provide genuine around-the-clock coverage.
It suits higher-needs situations, such as advanced mobility issues or dementia, where hourly visits are no longer enough. The key comparison is the all-in monthly cost against assisted living or long-term care, since around-the-clock care adds up. See full home care options, or weigh a move to assisted living.
Typical cost in Canada
$30–$50 /hr
Illustrative; local rates vary, so ask for a quote.
- Suited to higher-needs seniors who want to remain in their own home.
- Caregivers may rotate in shifts to provide genuine 24-hour coverage.
- Compare the all-in monthly cost against assisted living or long-term care.
Where are you looking?
Each city page ranks local live-in care by Confidence Score, with prices, reviews and a simple way to ask about availability.
Highly rated live-in care providers
Choice Homecare
73Ottawa
4.7(62)
$40–$80/hr
Trinity Homecare Services
73Vaughan
5.0(54)
$24–$31/hr
Modern Day Home Health Care
73Chilliwack
5.0(50)
$35–$45/hr
Janis Care Services
73Calgary
5.0(34)
From $38/hr
ConsidraCare
73Brampton
5.0(27)
$34–$54/mo
Home Instead
66Calgary
4.8(272)
Always Assisted Home Care Inc.
66North Vancouver
4.8(203)
Home Instead Home Care Services of Mississauga
66Mississauga
4.9(181)
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Questions families ask about live-in care
What is live-in care?
Live-in care provides a caregiver in the home for full-day and overnight support, so a higher-needs senior can stay in their own home. Caregivers usually rotate in shifts to cover genuine 24-hour care safely.
How much does live-in or 24-hour care cost?
Around-the-clock home care is the most expensive home care option, since it covers full days and nights. Families should compare the all-in monthly cost against assisted living or long-term care before committing.
Is live-in care cheaper than a care home?
Not always. For lighter needs it can be, but true 24-hour coverage often costs more than assisted living. It wins when staying in a familiar home matters most, or when a couple can share one caregiver.
Who is live-in care best for?
Higher-needs seniors who strongly prefer their own home, such as those with advanced mobility limits or dementia, where hourly visits no longer keep them safe. It also suits couples who want to stay together at home.