Live-In Care in Old Lyme, CT
A live-in caregiver who stays in the home full-time, the most consistent alternative to a facility.
No sales pressure. We'll tell you straight if we're not a fit.
Your mom mentioned at Thanksgiving that she’d noticed the Bride Brook neighborhood changing, that she wasn’t as comfortable driving anymore. A week later, your sister called because your mom had missed her medication twice and wasn’t answering the phone until evening. You know assisted living facilities aren’t happening, and you can’t move in yourself. That’s when you realize: live-in care might actually be the answer.
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Your mom mentioned at Thanksgiving that she’d noticed the Bride Brook neighborhood changing, that she wasn’t as comfortable driving anymore. A week later, your sister called because your mom had missed her medication twice and wasn’t answering the phone until evening. You know assisted living facilities aren’t happening, and you can’t move in yourself. That’s when you realize: live-in care might actually be the answer.
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Live-in care means having a trained caregiver present in your parent’s home full-time, usually overnight as well. It’s not about medical nursing, it’s about being there, every day. Your parent stays in their own house, their own neighborhood, their own life. You get the peace of mind that comes from knowing someone is actually present.
Day-to-day, you’re looking at medication reminders, meal prep and help with eating, assistance with bathing and dressing, companionship during the long parts of the day, and overnight monitoring. If your parent falls or has a medical question at 2 a.m., the caregiver is there. They handle the small things that add up: laundry, light tidying, helping your parent get to their doctor’s appointments at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital or locally. They notice changes and report them to you.
We’re nurse-founded, which means we understand what full-time presence actually requires, and we know the difference between what looks good on paper and what works in real life. Old Lyme families who’ve worked with Lawrence + Memorial Hospital discharge planners already know us, and we’re familiar with coordinating care once your parent comes home.
We started this because nursing taught us that full-time presence saves lives and keeps people home longer. We know what actual caregiving looks like at midnight, not just during business hours. That foundation shapes every match we make.
We spend time understanding your parent, your family, and what you’re actually worried about. Then we find a caregiver who fits that picture. A good match isn’t random, it’s built on real conversation and real experience.
Your parent’s needs don’t follow a nine-to-five schedule. When something changes, you call us and we respond. If your caregiver needs to adjust their schedule or we need to find someone new, we handle it without leaving you stranded.
We’re local to Old Lyme and the surrounding towns. We work regularly with Lawrence + Memorial Hospital’s discharge team and we understand the specific way care transitions happen here. That matters when you need coordination and trust.
How it works
We listen to your situation. No forms, no pressure, no sales pitch.
For Live-In Care specifically, not just whoever is available that week.
Often same day for urgent Old Lyme families who need live-in 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 live-in caregiver is present from morning through overnight. They help with personal care like bathing and dressing, prepare meals and assist with eating, remind your parent about medications, provide companionship and conversation, help with light housekeeping, and monitor for any changes in health or mood. At night, they're available in case of falls, medical concerns, or confusion. It's consistent presence and practical help, not medical nursing.
We can often arrange live-in care within a few days of discharge, and sometimes the same day if you call ahead. If you know your parent is going to be discharged, let us know early so we can start the matching process. The sooner you reach out, the less time your family spends managing this alone. We work with the hospital's discharge planners to make the handoff smooth.
Live-in care is private pay, meaning you cover the cost directly. Medicare and most insurance plans don't cover full-time in-home caregiving. We're transparent about pricing and we can walk you through what the actual monthly cost looks like, and help you think through how to make it work financially. Many families find it costs less than assisted living.
A home health aide typically comes a few hours a week or a few hours a day, usually covered by insurance for specific medical needs. Live-in care means a caregiver is present full-time, including overnight, whether or not there's a medical diagnosis driving it. It's about constant presence and support, not episode-based care. The difference shows up most clearly when your parent needs supervision at night or consistent help throughout the day.
Yes. We listen to what matters: your parent's personality, their routines, any cultural or language preferences, their mobility level, and what your family is most concerned about. We have caregivers with different experience levels and backgrounds, and we take time to find someone who genuinely fits. A good match makes the whole arrangement work better for everyone.
We don't leave you without coverage. If your regular caregiver is sick or needs time off, we coordinate a backup caregiver from our team so there's no gap. We keep you informed about any changes and we make sure the backup understands your parent's needs. Your parent's safety and routine come first, and we plan for disruptions before they happen.
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