24-Hour & Live-In Care in the GTA
When a parent can no longer be safely alone, 24-hour or live-in care provides continuous support at home — often a real alternative to moving into a facility.
Typical GTA cost: $350–$600 / day. A market range to set expectations, not a quote. Most agencies have a 3–4 hour minimum per visit.
What 24-hour care usually covers
- Round-the-clock supervision
- Overnight and live-in options
- Personal care at any hour
- Help with mobility and safety
- Meals and household support
- Coordination with family and clinicians
Signs it is time for 24-hour home care
When a parent can no longer be safely alone — frequent falls, wandering, leaving the stove on, or needing help during the night — 24-hour home care keeps someone with them at all times. It is often the option that lets a senior avoid moving into a facility.
24-hour care vs live-in care
With 24-hour care, caregivers work set shifts so someone is always awake and alert, even overnight. With live-in care, one caregiver stays in the home with scheduled breaks and a place to sleep. Twenty-four-hour care costs more but suits higher needs and overnight risks; live-in is more economical for parents who mostly sleep through the night. Ask each provider which they offer and what fits your parent.
Common questions
What is the difference between 24-hour and live-in care?
Is this cheaper than a retirement home?
Providers offering 24-hour care
A sample of GTA providers that list 24-hour care. Browse the full directory to filter by your area.
Franchise network providing non-medical in-home senior care including companionship, personal care, and Alzheimer's and dementia support.
Home care provider offering hourly and 24/7 in-home senior care, from a few hours of help to live-in support.
Nurse-led home care provider offering hourly and live-in caregivers for seniors, with caregiver matching by language and culture.
Independent agency providing hourly and live-in caregivers for seniors, including dementia and Alzheimer's support, across Toronto.
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