Live-In Caregivers for Seniors
A caregiver who lives in the home, for someone who needs help across the day and a person nearby at night. Post what you need for free and hire a caregiver directly.
What a live-in caregiver can help with
- Help across the day: meals, housekeeping, personal care
- Someone in the home overnight if help is needed
- Medication reminders and appointment rides
- Companionship and a steady routine
- Keeping family informed
What to know before hiring a live-in caregiver
Put the arrangement in writing: hours on duty, sleep time, days off, the room and pay (federal rules: DOL Fact Sheet 79B).
If the person needs active help several times a night, a live-in caregiver cannot also get proper sleep. Plan for shifts or a second caregiver instead.
Questions to ask
- Have you lived in with a client before, and for how long?
- What days off and sleep time do you need?
- How do you handle being woken at night?
- What happens if you are ill or need to leave?
Live-In Caregivers by state
Each state page lists its cities. Each city page shows local Census figures and the Medicare-certified providers nearby.
Live-In Caregivers: common questions
Live-in or 24-hour care in your area?
A live-in caregiver sleeps in the home and has protected sleep and break time. 24-hour care uses two or three caregivers in shifts so someone is always awake. Choose shifts if help is needed several times a night.
Find live-in care for someone you love
Posting is free and takes about ten minutes. Caregivers near you can see it as soon as it is live.
Create your free family accountLooking for caregiving work instead? Create a free caregiver profile.
