24-Hour & Live-In Home Care in Lowell, MA
When a loved one can't safely be alone, even for a few hours, round-the-clock care at home can be the alternative to moving into a facility. Ardno arranges 24-hour care and live-in caregivers in Lowell and nearby towns, so someone reliable is always there.
What's Included
How Our Caregivers Can Help
- Continuous coverage with caregivers working in scheduled shifts
- Live-in caregiver arrangements for steadier, lower-intensity needs
- Help at night with toileting, repositioning, and getting back to sleep
- Supervision for wandering, confusion, or high fall risk
- Bathing, dressing, meals, and all daily personal care
- Medication reminders on schedule, day and night
- Companionship and routine that keeps the day structured
- Consistent updates for family members
Services are tailored to each client. Not every client needs every item — we'll build the plan with you.
24-Hour & Live-In Home Care That Fits Your Family
24-hour care and live-in care are not the same thing. With 24-hour care, caregivers work in shifts, so someone is awake and alert at all times. That suits people who need help often during the night or who are at serious risk of wandering or falls. With live-in care, one caregiver stays in the home and has scheduled time to sleep and rest. It suits people who mostly sleep through the night and need a trusted presence more than constant hands-on help. We'll help you decide which fits.
Round-the-clock care is often needed after a decline in health, during advanced dementia, after a hospital stay, or near the end of life. It can also be temporary, for example while a family caregiver recovers from their own surgery. We plan the schedule with you and adjust it as needs change.
We serve families in Lowell, Chelmsford, Tewksbury, Dracut, Tyngsborough, Dunstable, Groton, Pepperell, Billerica, Westford, Methuen, Andover, and Lawrence.
Costs vary by hours and level of care — see our guide to what affects the cost of home care in Massachusetts, or call for a free, no-obligation quote.
How It Works
Getting Started with 24-Hour Care
- 1
Call or Request a Consultation
Tell us about your loved one and what's getting difficult.
- 2
We Match a Caregiver
Based on needs, personality, and schedule.
- 3
Care Begins
We stay in touch and adjust as things change.
Common Questions
24-Hour Care FAQs
What's the difference between 24-hour care and live-in care?
With 24-hour care, two or more caregivers work in shifts so someone is always awake. With live-in care, one caregiver stays in the home and gets scheduled breaks and time to sleep. 24-hour care suits people who need frequent help at night; live-in care suits people who mostly sleep through the night but shouldn't be alone.
Does the live-in caregiver need their own room?
Yes. A live-in caregiver needs a private place to sleep and rest so they can stay alert and caring during the day. We'll talk through the setup in your home during the consultation.
Is 24-hour home care cheaper than a nursing home?
It depends on the level of care and the hours needed. Around-the-clock care at home is a significant commitment, and for some families a facility costs less; for others, especially when live-in care fits, home care compares well. We'll give you clear pricing so you can compare honestly.
Can 24-hour care start quickly?
Call us as soon as you know you need it, such as before a hospital discharge. The more notice we have, the better we can match caregivers, but we'll always tell you honestly what we can arrange.
Related Services
Other Ways We Can Help
Senior Care at Home
Dependable day-to-day support so your parent or spouse can age in place, safely and with dignity.
Senior Care detailsPersonal Care & Home Health Aides
Hands-on help with bathing, dressing, mobility, and daily routines from patient, respectful caregivers.
Personal Care detailsCompanion Care
Friendly conversation, activities, errands, and safe supervision to keep loved ones engaged and connected.
Companion Care detailsService Area
24-Hour Care Across the Merrimack Valley
Free Consultation
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Call or send a quick message. We'll listen, answer your questions, and explain your options.
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