24-Hour Home Care
When a loved one needs continuous support to stay safe at home, 24-hour home care provides stability, comfort, and peace of mind. Applause Home Care delivers reliable, around-the-clock non-medical care for seniors and adults in Fair Lawn and throughout Bergen County. Our mission is to help people live independently and securely in the place they know best — their home.
What Is 24-Hour Home Care?
24-hour home care ensures that someone is always available — day or night — to help with daily activities, provide companionship, and respond to urgent needs. Unlike facility-based care, our in-home services maintain the familiar routines that bring comfort and reduce anxiety for older adults.
There are two primary models for continuous care:
- Live-In Home Care – A caregiver resides in the client’s home, providing care during the day and evening, with an eight-hour sleep period at night and brief breaks during the day.
- Hourly (Shift-Based) Care – Two or more caregivers rotate in 8–12-hour shifts, ensuring that someone is awake and attentive 24 hours a day.
Live-in care is typically more affordable, while hourly care provides fully awake overnight supervision for clients with higher needs, such as dementia or fall risk.
Benefits of 24-Hour Home Care
Families choose 24-hour care because it blends safety, consistency, and comfort — all without the disruption of moving into a facility.
1. Aging in Place
More than 75% of adults aged 50 and older want to remain in their homes as they age. 24-hour care makes that possible, even for those needing full-time assistance.
2. Preserved Independence
At home, seniors decide when to wake up, what to eat, and how to spend their day. This freedom is often lost in institutional settings.
3. Familiarity and Routine
Familiar surroundings help reduce stress, confusion, and falls — especially for those with cognitive decline.
4. One-on-One Attention
Unlike assisted living facilities where care is shared among residents, 24-hour home care ensures each client receives personalized attention and a pace tailored to their preferences.
5. Emotional Stability
Trusted Care Partners become consistent companions, building deep rapport and reducing loneliness — a major risk factor for health decline.
Applause Home Care proudly serves: Fort Lee, Hackensack, Teaneck, Tenafly, Montvale, Ridgewood, Wyckoff, Paramus, Pompton Plains, Fair Lawn, Bergen County and surrounding areas.
What’s Included in 24-Hour Home Care
Our team of Care Partners provides hands-on, compassionate support tailored to each person’s physical and emotional needs. Services may include:
- Assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Medication and hydration reminders
- Mobility support and transfers
- Meal planning and preparation
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Transportation to medical appointments
- Shopping and errands
- Companionship and conversation
- Help with paperwork and organization
Care Partners are trained to notice subtle changes in behavior or health, ensuring early intervention when needed.
“Social isolation significantly increased a person’s risk of premature death from all causes, a risk that may rival those of smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity.”
If you are considering In-Home Senior Care, Applause Home Care is a local 24/7 home care agency, give us a call today.
Live-In Care vs. Hourly 24-Hour Care
Although both provide continuous assistance, they differ in structure and cost.
| Type | Caregiver Schedule | Cost | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live-In Care | One caregiver stays in the home with 8 hours of sleep | More affordable | Clients who sleep through the night |
| Hourly 24-Hour Care | Two or more caregivers rotate shifts, staying awake | Higher cost | Clients needing constant alert supervision |
Families may also combine the two — for example, choosing live-in care during the week and hourly coverage on weekends or overnights when extra vigilance is needed.
The Applause Home Care Approach
At Applause Home Care, our Care Partnering philosophy means we see clients as participants in their own care, not just recipients of help. Each relationship is built on respect, empathy, and collaboration. Our core values — comfort, integrity, and compassion — guide every action we take.
We hire and train only highly skilled professionals who understand the physical, emotional, and social aspects of 24-hour care. Every Care Partner is insured, background-checked, and supported by supervisors who ensure consistency and quality across shifts.
How Families Benefit from 24-Hour Home Care
Families who choose full-time in-home support report reduced stress, better sleep, and improved family relationships. Having trained professionals handle daily caregiving allows loved ones to focus on connection rather than exhaustion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Live-in caregivers sleep at night and take breaks during the day, while 24-hour caregivers rotate shifts and remain awake the entire time.
No. Medicare does not cover 24-hour or live-in home care because it is considered non-medical assistance. However, many families choose to supplement private funds with long-term care insurance, veterans benefits (Aid and Attendance), or state-based home care programs.
Seniors with mobility challenges, dementia, high fall risk, or those who wake frequently at night benefit most from continuous care.
Yes. While pricing depends on needs, live-in care is typically less expensive than assisted living or nursing home alternatives.
Our team offers overnight awake care or live-in coverage with flexible scheduling to ensure safety and peace of mind.