24-Hour Home Care
24-Hour Home Care in West Tennessee
Around-the-clock care for clients who can't safely be alone — dementia progression, post-hospital recovery, end-of-life support. Continuous coverage by rotating bonded caregivers across Memphis, Jackson, and the surrounding counties.
Some situations don't allow gaps. After a fall with a head injury, in late-stage dementia when wandering is a real risk, in the last weeks of a hospice client's life — being alone for even a few hours isn't safe. The choice isn't "a few hours of help" or "a nursing facility." 24-hour home care is the third option.
Why families choose Resource One for 24-Hour Home Care
Continuous coverage with awake, trained caregivers — no sleep-shift gaps
A small rotating team per client — consistent faces, low turnover
Same bonded, insured, registry-screened caregivers we deploy for shorter shifts
Free in-home assessment with a written care plan and rate quote before any commitment
Long-term care insurance accepted — we handle the ADL logs and claim documentation
PSSA-licensed home care agency serving West Tennessee since 2007 — 150–200 clients/week
What we provide
- ✓A small rotating team of caregivers covering 24/7 shift rotation — never an empty home
- ✓Personal care across all shifts (bathing, grooming, mobility, toileting, hygiene)
- ✓Continuous medication reminders and observation (we remind and observe; we don't administer)
- ✓Overnight supervision — wakeful coverage, not sleep-shift staffing
- ✓Meal preparation across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
- ✓Light housekeeping and laundry as part of routine shifts
- ✓Coordination with home-health nurses, hospice teams, and family for clinical updates
- ✓Care plan adjustments as needs evolve — same caregiving team, no re-onboarding
Who qualifies
Anyone who can't safely be left alone for extended periods — clients with advanced Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, recent fall histories, post-hospital recovery needs that include overnight supervision, end-of-life clients staying home, and clients with conditions where a missed medication, fall, or wandering episode would be dangerous. 24-hour care is most often paid privately or through long-term care insurance; some TennCare CHOICES, DIDD, and VA authorizations cover continuous hours when medically warranted.
How to start
Call Memphis (901) 751-7466 or Jackson (731) 554-0841 to schedule a free in-home assessment.
Review the written care plan and rate quote — no obligation to proceed.
24-hour care begins as soon as the rotating team is staffed, typically within days.
Common questions about 24-Hour Home Care
What is 24-hour home care?
24-hour home care is continuous in-home care delivered by a small rotating team of caregivers covering 8–12 hour shifts so a trained, awake adult is in the home at all times. It's used when a loved one can't safely be left alone — advanced dementia, post-hospital recovery, end-of-life support, or significant fall risk.
What's the difference between 24-hour home care and live-in care?
24-hour home care uses a small rotating team of caregivers covering 8–12 hour shifts, with each caregiver fully awake and on-duty. Live-in care typically means one caregiver staying in the home for multi-day stretches with built-in sleep periods. Resource One operates a rotating-shift model only — it gives clients continuous awake supervision and protects caregivers from sleep-shift fatigue. If you specifically need live-in care, we can recommend agencies that offer it.
How much does 24-hour home care cost?
Rates depend on the care plan we build with you — number of shifts, weekday vs weekend, and location all affect the quote. We provide a free in-home assessment with no obligation, and you'll have a written rate quote before services begin. Most West Tennessee families using long-term care insurance find their policy covers a meaningful share of the cost.
Will TennCare or VA cover 24-hour home care?
Sometimes. TennCare CHOICES, DIDD, and VA Community Care all authorize continuous hours when medically warranted — typically tied to specific clinical situations like post-hospital discharge or significant cognitive impairment. Resource One handles the authorization conversation and documentation. See our TennCare CHOICES, DIDD, and VA Home Care pages for specifics on each program.
How fast can 24-hour care actually start?
Most 24-hour care begins within days of the in-home assessment. The timing depends on staffing the rotating team — we typically need to confirm caregivers' schedules before the first shift. For urgent situations (hospital discharge, end-of-life), we prioritize the start.
Will it be the same caregivers every shift?
We staff a small rotating team and keep the same team in the rotation. Our community-based caregiver model (caregivers working near where they live) materially reduces turnover, which means consistency for the client and lower staffing risk for the family.
What happens if a caregiver doesn't show up to a 3 AM shift?
Each office has an on-call line staffed around the clock — Memphis (901) 590-6688, Jackson (731) 214-1731. A missed shift gets a same-day replacement caregiver from our backup pool. Continuous coverage is the contract, not a goal.
Is 24-hour home care less expensive than a nursing facility?
Often yes for clients whose needs are non-medical or skilled-not-required (personal care, supervision, dementia structure). For clients needing skilled nursing presence (IV therapy, complex wound care, vent management), a nursing facility may be more cost-effective. The free in-home assessment compares against your specific situation — no commitment required.
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Ready to move forward with 24-Hour Home Care?
We'll walk you through options, timelines, and funding — whether it's in this conversation or after a free in-home assessment.