Nights are where families break. A parent who is up at three, walking about, or calling out, means nobody sleeps. Overnight care solves it, and it is the most expensive care we provide, so it is worth understanding the options.
Sleepover
A caregiver sleeps in the house and is there if needed. Suitable when your parent mostly sleeps but should not be alone. Charged at a lower overnight rate.
Awake overnight
The caregiver is awake and working all night: turning, toileting, settling someone who wanders. This is an hourly shift and priced as one.
Live-in
A caregiver lives in the house on a rota, with defined rest periods. Often the most economical way to get 24-hour presence, and it needs a spare room and an honest conversation about privacy.
When it is worth it
When the alternative is a family member not sleeping for months, or a move into a facility that nobody wants yet. Sometimes a few weeks of overnight care after a hospital stay is enough to reset the pattern. Funded hours rarely cover nights; we will tell you plainly what the gap is.
