Live-in or 24-hour awake home care in Minnesota
For loved ones who need a higher level of support, live-in or 24-hour care can provide added safety, consistency and peace of mind at home. Baywood provides live-in or 24-hour, around-the-clock support for needs such as advanced dementia, fall risk, overnight wandering and end-of-life care.

What Live-In Care Provides
Around-the-clock awake care, right at home
A live-in caregiver provides ongoing support, companionship and a familiar presence throughout the day and night, helping your loved one stay safe and comfortable at home.
What 24-Hour Care Provides
For clients who need support at all hours, Baywood provides 24-hour awake care with caregivers working in shifts so someone is always available. An RN case manager develops a personalized care plan around your loved one’s needs, routines and safety concerns, and adjusts it as those needs change.
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Minnesota
Memory care at home, where life is familiar
For someone living with dementia, familiar surroundings can provide comfort and continuity. Their favorite chair, the view from the window, the path from the bedroom to the kitchen. In-home memory care helps preserve those familiar routines while adding the support and supervision your loved one needs.

How It Works
What to expect with live-in care
Live-In Care FAQs
Common questions
Live-in typically means one caregiver lives in the home, with scheduled breaks and a designated sleep period. With 24-hour awake care, caregivers rotate in shifts so someone is awake and available at all times. If your loved one needs frequent support throughout the night, 24-hour awake care may be the better fit.
A Baywood nurse will assess your loved one’s routines, mobility, cognitive needs, nighttime assistance and safety concerns. Based on that assessment, we will recommend live-in care, 24-hour awake care or another service arrangement.
It can be, especially for couples who both need support. The cost depends on the level of care needed, the live-in daily rate and the type of residential care being considered. We can help you understand the options and compare what makes the most sense for your family.
Live-in care requires a private bedroom for the caregiver, basic household groceries and a safe home environment. Before care begins, a Baywood nurse will assess the home and recommend any changes that may help improve safety, such as grab bars, better lighting or removing trip hazards.
Yes, live-in care and hospice can work together to help someone remain comfortable at home. Hospice provides specialized clinical and comfort care, while the Baywood caregiver provides ongoing day-to-day support and presence between hospice visits.
Wondering if live-in care is right for your family?
We’ll listen to what’s happening, talk through your loved one’s needs, and help you determine whether live-in care,
24-hour awake care or another level of support makes the most sense.


