Constant, Live-In, and 24-Hour Care Services
Round-the-Clock Support for Safety and Comfort
At Caring First, LLC, our Constant Care, Live-In Care, and 24-Hour Care Services provide 24/7 non-medical support, enabling seniors to remain safely and comfortably in their own homes.
Constant, Live-In, and 24-Hour Care
For seniors who require continuous support due to temporary, chronic, or terminal conditions, staying at home offers comfort and familiarity compared to assisted living facilities. At Caring First, LLC, our Constant Care, Live-In Care, and 24-Hour Care Services deliver compassionate, personalized assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, tailored to meet the needs of housebound individuals or those who cannot be left alone. These services are ideal for those recovering from surgery, managing chronic illnesses like Multiple Sclerosis, or seeking to spend their final days at home with conditions such as advanced Alzheimer’s or cancer.
Our professional caregivers provide personal care, mobility assistance, household tasks, and companionship, adhering to Pennsylvania regulations and the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). We offer medication reminders (prompting or observing self-administration only), limited financial assistance (e.g., sorting mail with consent), and incidental transportation using the client’s vehicle under strict policies. Live-In Care ensures consistency with fewer caregivers, while 24-Hour Care provides shift-based support for constant availability. Clear service agreements detail on-duty periods, breaks, and sleep, ensuring compliance and peace of mind for families.
"Around-the-clock care with a compassionate touch, our caregivers ensure your loved one is never alone."
Who Benefits from Our Services?
Our Constant Care, Live-In Care, and 24-Hour Care Services are designed for individuals who require continuous support, including those with:
- Temporary Health Conditions: Support for recovery after surgery or rehabilitation following an illness or accident, such as knee replacement or traumatic brain injury.
- Chronic Conditions: Ongoing assistance for permanent conditions that may worsen over time, such as Multiple Sclerosis or paralysis.
- Terminal Conditions: Compassionate care for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, like cancer or advanced Alzheimer’s, who wish to remain at home.
Our Constant, Live-In, and 24-Hour Care Services
Our caregivers deliver a wide range of non-medical services tailored to each client’s Service Plan, including:
- Personal Care: Assistance with bathing, skin care, shaving, mouth care, toileting (including bladder and bowel care), dressing, and hair care to maintain hygiene and dignity.
- Mobility Support: Help with walking, transferring, and pushing wheelchairs to ensure safe movement indoors and outdoors.
- Household Tasks: Performing light cleaning, changing beds, laundry, ironing, and shopping to maintain a tidy and comfortable home.
- Meal Preparation: Preparing and serving meals, cleaning up, storing leftovers, and assisting with menu planning to meet dietary restrictions.
- Medication Reminders: Prompting or observing self-administration of prescribed medications, in accordance with our Medication Management Policy, without dispensing or applying medications.
- Companionship and Recreation: Engaging in recreational activities, offering conversation, and providing emotional support to enhance well-being.
- Errands and Transportation: Running grocery shopping or errands, or providing incidental transportation using the client’s vehicle, with valid licenses, insurance, and client consent.
- Correspondence and Financial Assistance: Assisting with sorting mail or organizing bills, with client or legal representative consent, without managing funds directly.
- Safety Monitoring: Maintaining a healthy and safe environment through regular checks and supervision, especially for housebound clients.
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Live-In Care vs 24-Hour Care
We offer two flexible options to meet your loved one’s needs, each with distinct advantages:
Live-In Care
Live-In Care involves at least two Home Care Assistants (HCAs) assigned to provide 24/7 support, typically with one covering up to 5 days per week and another covering the remaining days. This option is ideal for clients who don’t require full-time overnight attention or turning during the night. Key features include:
- Consistency: Fewer caregivers foster stronger bonds and familiarity, especially beneficial for clients with dementia.
- Cost-Effective: Generally less expensive than 24-Hour Care due to fewer staff hours.
- FLSA Compliance: Caregivers receive a 10-hour workday, 8 hours of sleep (at least 5 uninterrupted), 3 hours for meals, 3 hours for breaks, a private bedroom, and meals provided by the client, per service agreements.
- Limitations: Additional charges apply for full-time overnight care, and caregivers are not permitted to use client property (e.g., phones, TVs) or have personal visitors.
24-Hour Care
24-Hour Care involves two 12-hour shifts or three 8-hour shifts, with different HCAs assigned to each shift, none of whom live in. This option ensures a caregiver is awake and available at all times, including overnight. Key features include:
- Constant Availability: Ideal for clients needing full-time overnight supervision, with options for “sleeping visits” at reduced rates or full-time availability.
- Team Approach: Two or three HCAs are assigned to minimize disruption and maintain consistency.
- Flexibility: Shift-based care accommodates complex needs, such as frequent nighttime assistance.
- Considerations: More caregivers may cause confusion for some clients, and costs are higher than Live-In Care.
Benefits of Constant Care, Live-In Care, and 24-Hour Care Services
Our services provide comprehensive support for seniors and peace of mind for families:
Enhanced Safety and Comfort
24/7 supervision reduces risks of falls, emergencies, or medication errors, ensuring a secure home environment.
Promoted Independence
Personalized care allows seniors to remain in their familiar home, preserving routines and dignity.
Improved Well-being
Companionship and recreational activities combat loneliness and enhance emotional health.
Better Health Management
Medication reminders and regular monitoring support recovery or chronic condition management.
Peace of Mind for Families
Continuous care reassures distant relatives that their loved one is safe and supported.
Customized Support
Tailored Service Plans address personal, social, and domestic needs for a holistic care experience.
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Our Commitment to Compliance
We adhere to Pennsylvania regulations (55 Pa. Code Chapter 611) and the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act to ensure high-quality, ethical care:
- Caregiver Well-Being: Live-In caregivers receive a private bedroom, meals, 8 hours of sleep (5 uninterrupted), and designated breaks, as required by FLSA, with schedules documented in service agreements.
- Professional Boundaries: Caregivers are prohibited from using client property (e.g., phones, TVs, cars) or having personal visitors, per agency policy, with regular audits to ensure compliance.
- Medication Reminders: Our Medication Management Policy limits caregivers to prompting or observing self-administration, with no dispensing or application, and requires documentation of reminders and client responses.
- Transportation Policy: Incidental transportation using the client’s vehicle requires valid licenses, insurance coverage, and client consent, with documented usage to prevent misuse.
- Financial Assistance Limits: Caregivers assist only with sorting mail or organizing bills, with client or legal representative consent, and are prohibited from managing funds directly, per agency policy.
- Training and Oversight: Caregivers receive initial and annual training, with documented competency checks for personal care, mobility, and other tasks, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Documentation and Referrals: We document all care delivery, including tasks, client condition, and concerns, and refer clinical needs (e.g., medication changes) to healthcare providers.
Features that set us apart
Wellness
At Caring First, LLC, we go beyond standard care with two unique features:
- Complimentary Caregiver Wellness Check-Ins: We offer periodic virtual or in-person check-ins with family caregivers to assess their well-being, provide stress management resources, and support their caregiving journey, ensuring both you and your loved one are cared for.
- Dedicated Care Coordination: Our care coordinators work closely with families to create and manage personalized schedules, ensuring consistent caregiver assignments and seamless transitions for Live-In or 24-Hour Care.
Flexible and Personalized Support
We tailor our Constant Care, Live-In Care, and 24-Hour Care Services to each client’s needs, offering flexible scheduling and personalized Service Plans. Our caregivers collaborate with families to ensure consistency and comfort, whether through Live-In Care with two caregivers or 24-Hour Care with shift-based support. Services can be combined with others, like transportation or homemaking, for comprehensive care. For additional resources, such as Medicaid waiver programs like Community HealthChoices, we provide guidance to support your loved one’s needs.
Why Choose Our Constant Care, Live-In Care, and 24-Hour Care Services?
At Caring First, LLC, our mission is to empower seniors to live safely and comfortably at home, no matter their care needs. Our Constant Care, Live-In Care, and 24-Hour Care Services provide compassionate, compliant 24/7 support tailored to temporary, chronic, or terminal conditions. With our unique caregiver wellness check-ins, dedicated care coordination, and strict adherence to Pennsylvania regulations, we deliver exceptional care that supports both seniors and their families. Let us provide the round-the-clock care your loved one deserves.
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Email: info@CaringFirstLLC.com
Call: (484) 258-1131