Our office can sometimes begin care within 24 hours, and “How quickly can we put a team together for 24-hour care?” is a question local families commonly ask.

The answer depends on the level of assistance required, the client’s location, the schedule, and Care Pro availability. Rural geography can make staffing more complex, so availability should be confirmed for each situation.

When urgent 24-hour care is needed, our team works to understand the care requirements and determine how quickly an appropriate team can be assembled.

A coordinated team of Care Pros provides support throughout the day and night. The care plan might include personal care, meals, mobility assistance, companionship, household routines, and other agreed-upon assistance.

For some Norfolk and Columbus families, 24-hour care is temporary—for example, after an injury or procedure. Others need continuous support for a longer period.

Because multiple Care Pros are involved, the team works from the same customized care plan so support remains consistent across the schedule.

Families often consider it when an older adult can no longer safely be left alone, needs substantial help with mobility or personal care, is returning home with extensive needs, or requires continuous support because of cognitive changes.

Twenty-four-hour care doesn’t necessarily have to be permanent. It can provide a bridge during a difficult period and then be reduced if the person becomes more independent.

Potentially, yes. The Norfolk and Columbus office’s approximately 75 Care Pros allow the team to serve rural communities throughout the territory.

Availability still depends on the exact location and staffing needed for a continuous schedule. Families in rural areas should contact the office as early as possible because distance can add complexity when assembling a multi-Care Pro team.

Twenty-four-hour care generally uses multiple Care Pros working coordinated schedules so someone is available throughout the day and night.

Live-in care typically involves a caregiver remaining in the home for extended periods and having required rest or sleep time.

The first-party information for Norfolk and Columbus supports a 24-hour care capability but doesn’t establish a distinct local live-in program. Families needing continuous support should discuss their nighttime needs and desired schedule with the local team.

Yes. If continuous support is being used after an injury, procedure, or other temporary change, the customized care plan can be reviewed as the person becomes more independent.

Care may step down to daytime assistance, several weekly visits, or another schedule appropriate for the person’s changing needs.