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Live-In Care - Ontario
24-hour home care - the dignified alternative to facility placement
Your parent needs round-the-clock support now. Aviora delivers live-in care with a consistent caregiver in the home. No referral, no waitlist.
24-Hour Presence
Day, night, and everything between.
Home, Not Facility
Their home. Their routine. Their dignity.
No Referral
No 2-year waitlist. Care starts now.
The alternative to placement
24-hour care at home - because a facility shouldn't be the only option
The doctor says "it's time for a home." The waitlist for a long-term care bed is 2-5 years. Private facilities mean shared rooms, rotating staff, and rigid schedules. Meanwhile, their own home - the place they've lived for decades - sits empty.
Live-in care is the alternative. A trained, consistent caregiver lives in your parent's home, providing 24-hour presence - personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders, companionship, overnight support, and household management. One-on-one care in familiar surroundings, with a structured plan built around their actual needs.
This is the highest level of home care Aviora provides. It's designed for families who've been told "they can't live alone anymore" and refuse to accept that a facility is the only answer. For families who need part-time relief, see respite & overnight care. For complex needs involving memory loss, see dementia-friendly care.
Is this the right service?
Who live-in & extended care is for
Seniors who can't live alone safely
Fall risk, cognitive decline, inability to self-care - they need someone present around the clock, but a facility isn't the right fit or isn't available.
Families avoiding facility placement
You've seen the facilities. You've seen the waitlists. Your parent wants to stay home. Live-in care makes that possible with professional support.
Complex care needs requiring full-day coverage
Multiple daily personal care needs, continuous supervision, overnight toileting, dementia-related behaviors. Too much for visit-based care alone.
Couples aging together
Both need support. One caregiver in the home can serve both partners - often more practical and less disruptive than separate facility placements.
Remote or rural locations
No facilities nearby. Limited visit-based options. Live-in care brings professional care to the home regardless of location. See: rural care planning.
Transitioning from hospital with high needs
Discharged with complex recovery needs. Live-in care provides the continuous presence that makes safe recovery at home possible. See: hospital-to-home care.
What's included
Live-in care - everything, under one roof
24-Hour Presence
A caregiver in the home day and night. Available for needs as they arise - not just during scheduled visit windows.
Complete Personal Care
Bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility support, and hygiene care - comprehensive daily personal support. See: personal support details.
Meal Preparation
All meals prepared fresh - breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Dietary requirements followed. Kitchen maintained. Groceries managed.
Medication Reminders
Every scheduled medication prompted at the right time. Consistent presence means nothing gets missed. See: medication reminder details.
Companionship & Engagement
Conversation, activities, outings, and genuine human connection throughout the day. Preventing the isolation that facility care often creates.
Household Management
Light housekeeping, laundry, tidying, organization, and maintaining a safe, clean home environment. The full picture - not just care tasks.
How it works
From first call to live-in care - 48 hours
Step 1 - A thorough conversation
Care needs, home layout, daily routine, medical context, personality, and what matters most to the family. This is the most important step - we get it right here.
Step 2 - Care plan & caregiver match
Comprehensive live-in care plan covering every aspect of daily support. A caregiver selected for experience, temperament, and long-term compatibility. Everything is clearly explained before care starts.
Step 3 - Your caregiver moves in
The caregiver settles into the home, learns the routine, and builds a genuine relationship with the client. Regular check-ins and updates to the family. Stability from day one.
Available across Ontario
Live-in care wherever your family is in Ontario
Aviora delivers live-in and extended home care across Ontario - Toronto, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Hamilton, Ottawa, London, Sudbury, Kingston, and 120+ communities including rural and Northern Ontario.
Find care in your area through our Ontario locations page, or explore all home care services from Aviora Healthcare.
We guide families through this every day. You won’t be left figuring it out alone.
Common questions
What families ask about live-in care
What does the caregiver need in my home?
A private room or designated sleeping area, bathroom access, and kitchen access. Aviora discusses home requirements during consultation to ensure a comfortable arrangement for everyone.
How does live-in care compare to a facility?
Live-in care provides personalized 1-on-1 support in familiar surroundings - consistent routines, a dedicated caregiver, and a care plan built around your parent's actual needs. We walk through the full scope during your consultation.
Does the caregiver get time off?
Yes. Live-in caregivers have designated rest periods and scheduled days off. Aviora coordinates relief coverage so care is never interrupted.
How is care structured?
Every care plan is tailored to your situation - level of support, visit frequency, safety needs, and family capacity. During your free consultation, Aviora builds a clear structure and assigns a consistent caregiver before care begins.
Available across Ontario
Aviora provides this service in communities throughout Ontario. Same dedicated caregiver in every city. Find home care near you:
What happens next
This is where most families hesitate. Here's what actually happens.
We spend 20-30 minutes understanding your situation - your parent's daily needs, what's worked or hasn't, and what realistic support looks like.
You'll know how care will be structured, how quickly it can begin, and what the next steps are - before making any decisions.
We'll walk you through exactly what level of support is needed - and if care isn't needed yet, we'll tell you.
We don't just provide care. We coordinate it. Every client is supported through a structured system - from care planning to caregiver matching to ongoing adjustments - so nothing is left to chance. That's not a tagline. It's how we operate - supporting families across Ontario every day, across every service.
A facility shouldn't be the only option.
Their home. Their routine. Their dignity. 24-hour care that makes staying home possible. Free consultation. Honest answers. Live-in care confirmed in 24-48 hours.
We'll walk you through exactly what level of support is needed - and if care isn't needed yet, we'll tell you.