24-Hour Care in Waterford, 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.
Your sister calls after Thanksgiving dinner. She noticed your mom didn’t get up from the kitchen table for three hours, and when she did, she held the counter like she was afraid of falling. It’s 2 a.m. when you’re lying awake wondering if she’s safe right now, alone in that house on Route 1. You realize you can’t keep doing this.
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Your sister calls after Thanksgiving dinner. She noticed your mom didn’t get up from the kitchen table for three hours, and when she did, she held the counter like she was afraid of falling. It’s 2 a.m. when you’re lying awake wondering if she’s safe right now, alone in that house on Route 1. You realize you can’t keep doing this.
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24-Hour Care means someone is there when your parent needs them most, overnight and around the clock. We’re talking about the hours when falls happen, when confusion peaks, when medication reminders matter, when a simple bathroom visit turns into a safety concern. It’s one caregiver staying in your parent’s home, awake and present, so you can finally rest.
On any given day, you’ll see your caregiver handling personal care, meal prep, light tidying, medication reminders, mobility support, and the kind of quiet presence that prevents emergencies before they start. At night, your caregiver is there if your parent wakes disoriented, needs to use the bathroom, or has pain that won’t let them sleep. Daytime brings structure, evening brings stability, and nighttime brings peace of mind for the whole family.
Waterford families often come to us after a hospital stay at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital or because their parent’s doctor has said overnight supervision is necessary. Because we’re nurse-founded, we understand the clinical side of aging at home, not just the emotional one. We know what discharge planners are really asking for, and we know how to deliver it.
Nighttime falls, medication confusion, a parent wandering confused at 3 a.m., a medical event with no one there to help. We started this company because we’ve lived these nights ourselves. 24-Hour Care isn’t a luxury for us, it’s the difference between safety and crisis.
You tell us about your parent’s habits, fears, and needs. We listen carefully and match a caregiver who fits not just the tasks but the personality. Your caregiver gets a full briefing, your parent gets continuity, and everyone knows the plan.
Your parent’s health changes. Your needs change. You call us, and we pick up, and we work it out with you. 24-Hour Care isn’t set-it-and-forget-it. It’s real support that adapts when life does.
We work with Lawrence + Memorial Hospital’s discharge team. We know Waterford’s roads, neighborhoods, and local resources. Being local means we move fast, we understand the rhythm of your community, and we can respond quickly if something changes.
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 Waterford 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
Your caregiver arrives and takes over personal care tasks: helping with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting. They prepare meals and help with eating if needed. They give medication reminders and keep track of doses. They handle light housekeeping, laundry, and tidying around your parent. At night, they stay alert and present in the home, responding to bathroom needs, confusion, pain, or any emergency. They keep detailed notes so you know what's happening.
We can start the same day if you need us. Our team coordinates directly with Lawrence + Memorial's discharge planners, so there's no gap in care when your parent comes home. We'll do a brief assessment call as soon as you contact us, match a caregiver quickly, and get them trained on your parent's specific medical and personal needs before they arrive. If you're still in the hospital, we can meet you at home on the discharge day.
24-Hour Care is private pay. Most insurance and Medicare won't cover it because it's not skilled nursing or physical therapy. But it's the safety net that keeps your parent home and out of a facility. Many families find that paying for 24-Hour Care costs less than assisted living, and your parent stays in their own home. We can discuss payment options and help you think through the numbers.
A home health aide typically comes for a few hours a few times a week, usually ordered by a doctor and covered by insurance. They focus on personal care during their visit. 24-Hour Care means someone lives in your parent's home around the clock, covering everything, and being present for the nighttime hours when most falls and emergencies happen. It's constant presence versus scheduled visits.
Absolutely. We'll talk with you about your parent's personality, medical needs, daily routine, preferences, and quirks. We listen for what matters. Then we find a caregiver with the right experience and temperament for your parent. We do a trial period so everyone can adjust and make sure it's the right fit before we settle in for the long term.
We have backup coverage so your parent is never left alone. If your caregiver is sick or has an emergency, we activate a trained backup who knows your parent and your plan. We let you know immediately and keep you in the loop. Continuity matters, and we work hard to minimize disruption while ensuring someone reliable is always there.
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Private Duty Aides — Waterford, CT
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