24-Hour Care in Putnam, CT
Around-the-clock non-medical care at home, two caregiver shifts covering full day and night.
No sales pressure. We'll tell you straight if we're not a fit.
You got the call from your sister after Thanksgiving dinner at her place on the edge of town, near the Putnam library where your mom used to volunteer. She’d noticed your mom’s hands shaking more, that she’d fallen in the bathroom but hadn’t told anyone, and that she was terrified to be alone at night. You were driving home with your stomach in knots, knowing something had to change.
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You got the call from your sister after Thanksgiving dinner at her place on the edge of town, near the Putnam library where your mom used to volunteer. She’d noticed your mom’s hands shaking more, that she’d fallen in the bathroom but hadn’t told anyone, and that she was terrified to be alone at night. You were driving home with your stomach in knots, knowing something had to change.
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24-Hour Care means we’re there overnight, on weekends, and around the clock when your parent needs someone present for safety. It’s different from a few hours a week. We’re in the home when falls happen most, when medication gets missed at 2 a.m., when a parent wakes up disoriented and needs a calm voice nearby.
Day to day, you’ll see a caregiver who helps with bathing, dressing, meals, medication reminders, mobility support, and the small things that keep someone safe and living at home. They’re there during the quiet hours when your parent is most vulnerable. You’ll get briefed on what happened each shift so you’re never in the dark.
After a discharge from Day Kimball Hospital, families in Putnam often need this kind of continuity fast. We’re nurse-founded, which means we understand hospital protocols and what your parent actually needs when they come home, not just what was written on a discharge sheet. We know Windham County and we know the Day Kimball teams.
We started this because we watched families struggle with the gap between hospital care and home life. A nurse knows what nighttime falls look like, what medication errors happen at 3 a.m., and how to spot changes early. That’s built into how we train and match caregivers.
We don’t just send anyone. We listen to your parent’s personality, habits, and fears, then match someone who fits. Before each shift, we brief your caregiver on exactly what your parent needs that day. You get real communication back about what happened.
Life shifts fast. If your parent gets sick, a caregiver calls out, or you need to adjust hours, we answer and adjust. You’re not calling a 1-800 number in another state. We’re here in Windham County.
We work with Day Kimball Hospital’s discharge planners and know their processes. We’re familiar with Putnam’s neighborhoods, from Thompson to Woodstock, and we understand the rhythm of care your parent needs right here at home.
How it works
We listen to your situation. No forms, no pressure, no sales pitch.
For 24-Hour Care specifically, not just whoever is available that week.
Often same day for urgent Putnam families who need 24-hour care now.
We stay in contact so you’re never left wondering how things are going.
Why families choose us
Every aide is trained and supervised through an RN’s lens — not just placed and forgotten.
Personality fit matters more than skill on paper. We match for temperament, pace, and patience.
No franchise rotation. You work with the people who run this agency — direct, accessible, accountable.
Most families are matched with a caregiver within 24 to 48 hours. When something shifts at home, we move quickly.
We build a daily structure around your parent’s rhythm — meals, walks, evenings — and protect it.
You hear from us, not just the aide. Updates on appetite, sleep, mood, mobility — the things that matter.
Every caregiver clears a multi-step screening — background check, reference checks, and an in-person interview with our RN founder — before they're ever placed in a home.
Why families trust us
Private Duty Aides is nurse-founded. Every caregiver clears a multi-step screening — a background check, reference checks, and an in-person interview with our RN founder — before they are ever placed in a home. You get the same consistent caregiver, matched by a nurse, not whoever happens to be available.
Common questions
A caregiver is present during waking hours and through the night to help with personal care like bathing and dressing, remind about medications, prepare meals, help with mobility and transfers, and respond if your parent needs something. They also keep watch for falls, confusion, or changes in health. You get a report each day on what happened, how your parent ate, slept, and any concerns that came up.
We can often start within 24 to 48 hours of discharge if we have lead time. We talk directly with Day Kimball's discharge team to understand your parent's needs and any special instructions. If you're in crisis and need faster placement, call us and we'll do everything we can to make it happen. The sooner your parent has around-the-clock support at home, the safer the transition.
24-Hour Care is private pay, which means your family pays directly. Medicare and most insurance plans don't cover around-the-clock in-home care. We can help you understand the cost and work with you on a plan that fits your situation. Some families use a combination of insurance-covered home health aide hours plus our private care to fill the gaps.
Home health aides through insurance or Medicare typically come for a few hours a week, usually for specific medical tasks ordered by a doctor. 24-Hour Care means continuous presence, day and night, for safety and support across all daily needs. You're paying for constant oversight, not just scheduled visits. If your parent lives alone or can't be left unattended, 24-Hour Care is what keeps them safe at home.
Yes. We learn about your parent's personality, habits, fears, and what they need to feel comfortable. Then we match someone who fits, whether that's a caregiver who's quiet and patient, or someone more social and engaging. We're not pairing random caregivers with random families. We listen first, then match with intention. If the fit isn't right, we adjust.
We have backup coverage ready. We don't leave families stranded. If a caregiver is sick or can't make a shift, we call you with as much notice as possible and get a trained backup in place. You're not scrambling at the last minute or asking your sister to cancel her day again. Reliability is part of what you're paying for.
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