What is Live-in Care?

 

Live-in care refers to one-on-one, around-the-clock, personalized care within the home. Live-in care services are an effective solution for seniors who require 24-hour care and are able to provide a caregiver with food and a place to sleep. Live-in care is also a good alternative if you will be on vacation or out of town for a short period of time and would like for someone to be at home with your loved one in your absence. Use the list below to help you understand live-in care and how it affects your family.

 

Designate a space in your home for the live-in, this includes the following:

 

• Sleeping arrangements (a separate bed)*

• A place to put his or her belongings (dresser, closet, etc.)

• Groceries/food (provided by patient and/or family, but prepared by live-in)

 

Rates and Caregiver Responsibilities:

 

Live-in care rates vary by location and are subject to change depending on the type of care needed and other factors including a number of clients, transportation needs, etc.

• The live-in is only responsible for the care of his/her patient, not other individuals living in the home.

• Live-ins can provide the following services**:

  • Bedside monitoring for patients in a facility or in the home

  • Assistance with personal care activities (bathing, grooming, etc.)

  • Reminding (medication, dates, routines, etc.)

  • Assisting with mobility

  • Preparing meals and feeding

  • Providing companionship

  • Performing light housekeeping

  • Running errands (prescription pick-up, dry cleaning, etc.)

  • Organizing, shipping, and reading mail

  • Grocery shopping

  • Escorting to appointments

  • Assisting with pet care

  • Entertaining (games, crafts, reading, etc.)

   

What to expect from Anastasia Care Services?

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Transitioning from the Hospital, Rehab Center, or Facility to the Home:

• At Anastasia Care Services, we feel that choosing the right live-in is one of the most important steps in transitioning to outside help. To begin this process, an Anastasia Care representative will schedule interviews with potential live-ins to determine if he or she is a good fit for your needs.

• After you choose the right live-in, an Anastasia Care representative will arrange any necessary sessions, including a therapy session at the facility before you or your loved one goes home. During this therapy session, the live-in learns necessary information and exercises to continue to develop the techniques used in you or your loved one’s treatment.

 

Once at Home:

• Anastasia Care coordinates and provides live-in transportation to and from your home in an effort to make you and your family more comfortable.

• Once at home we will send a supervisor to do an in-home assessment to complete the required initial paperwork. This initial assessment will include an agreement for services, emergency management plan, and any other case-specific information.

• Additionally, an Anastasia Care representative will follow up with you and your family 24 to 48 hours after your case begins to gauge satisfaction.

• Anastasia Care also performs supervisor home visits to evaluate your case and make any needed adjustments.

• In the case that your permanent live-in(s) needs time off, Anastasia Care will work directly with your family to plan for alternative care by finding a substitute live-in. You may also choose to care for your loved one on your own until your permanent live-in returns.

• Anastasia Care representatives are available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week to answer your questions.

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*As required by law, caregivers must have a set period of uninterrupted sleep while staying with a patient. Please consult with your local office to determine what is required within your state.
** Services may vary based onscope of care and caregiver license.