Live-In Care in Westport, 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 called the neighbor instead of you when she fell in the kitchen near the Saugatuck train station. It wasn’t the fall itself, but that she didn’t want to tell you, didn’t want to worry you, definitely didn’t want to move. If you’re watching this unfold in Westport, you already know what comes next: the hard conversation, the search for help that actually fits, the question of how she stays home safely.
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Your mom called the neighbor instead of you when she fell in the kitchen near the Saugatuck train station. It wasn’t the fall itself, but that she didn’t want to tell you, didn’t want to worry you, definitely didn’t want to move. If you’re watching this unfold in Westport, you already know what comes next: the hard conversation, the search for help that actually fits, the question of how she stays home safely.
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Live-in care means a caregiver is in your parent’s home full-time, overnight included. It’s not a nurse or medical intervention, it’s a steady presence. Someone who knows what your mom ate for breakfast, whether she took her pills, if she’s actually resting at night or moving around confused. It’s the alternative when assisted living feels like losing independence and when you can’t be there yourself.
On a typical day, you’re looking at help with meals, medication reminders, bathing and dressing, mobility support, light housekeeping, and companionship. Your parent stays in their own home, their own routine, their own community. The caregiver handles what your parent can’t safely manage alone, while you get the peace of mind you need. You’re not paying for a facility, you’re paying for presence and safety under one roof.
After a discharge from Norwalk Hospital, families in Westport often find themselves needing exactly this kind of coverage fast. We were founded by nurses who saw what actually works when you can’t split yourself between your job, your family, and your parent’s safety. We know the Norwalk Hospital discharge checklist because we’ve coordinated that transition dozens of times. We understand the gap between hospital care and going it alone.
We started this because we saw families like yours choosing between guilt and burnout. A nurse knows what full-time presence actually looks like, what questions matter, and when something is going wrong before it becomes a crisis. That foundation shapes every match we make for live-in care.
We don’t send the first available caregiver. We listen to your parent’s personality, habits, and fears. Then we brief the caregiver thoroughly so they’re not starting from zero. The difference between a good fit and a mismatch is everything in live-in care.
Your parent’s needs won’t stay static, and your caregiver may need backup. We stay connected to both sides. If something isn’t working, we help adjust it. If your parent’s health changes, we talk through what that means for live-in care coverage.
We know Norwalk Hospital’s discharge process, the neighborhoods in Westport, and the doctors families actually trust. We’re not managing this from a call center. We’re in your community, and we stay involved.
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 Westport 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
Your caregiver handles meals, medication reminders, help with bathing and dressing, toileting and incontinence support, mobility assistance, light housekeeping, and laundry. They're also there at night, so you're not waiting for a 3 a.m. fall and not knowing about it until morning. They provide companionship and keep an eye on mood changes, eating patterns, or signs that something's off. What you get is a consistent person in your parent's home who knows their routine and can spot problems early.
We can often start within days if you call ahead. Hospitals move patients along fast, and you need coverage in place before discharge day. We've coordinated enough Norwalk Hospital transitions to move quickly and get details right. We'll confirm the discharge plan, talk to your parent's doctor if needed, and have a briefed caregiver ready. The faster you call, the better the outcome.
Live-in care is private pay. Medicare doesn't cover it because it's not medical care, it's custodial support and presence. Some long-term care insurance policies may help depending on your parent's policy and their diagnosis, but you'll want to check with your insurance directly. We can give you a sense of what it costs and help you understand whether your parent's benefits might apply. We're honest about the money side because you deserve to know what you're actually paying for.
A home health aide typically comes for a few hours a day, usually after a hospital discharge or injury, and their visits are often covered by insurance because it's considered skilled care. Live-in care is around the clock, full-time, and it's for situations where your parent needs constant support or supervision, not necessarily medical intervention. Think of it as the difference between a few hours of help and someone being there all the time. Live-in care is what you need when your parent won't move and you can't be there yourself.
Yes, that's exactly how we work. We ask you and your parent detailed questions about personality, daily routine, preferences, and any health concerns. We then find someone who fits those specifics rather than just filling the slot. We brief the caregiver on your parent's life, not just their medical needs. A good match in live-in care is the difference between your parent feeling comfortable and your parent resenting the situation.
We have backup coverage. If your regular caregiver gets sick or needs a day off, we send someone vetted and briefed to maintain continuity. We don't leave your parent without coverage or force you to scramble at the last minute. We stay in touch with both you and your caregiver so we can adjust schedules before emergencies happen. Reliability is non-negotiable in live-in care.
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