For many people living with care and support needs, being alone during the nighttime can feel daunting. Whether you require assistance with medication management, personal care, or repositioning in bed, we’re here to provide compassionate care during the night so you feel safe and comfortable.
There are two main types of overnight care
Sleeping night care: a carer lives with you and is on hand to help you up to twice during the night.
Waking night care: a professional carer is awake during the nighttime hours, so they are on hand to help you whenever you need it.
Who can benefit from overnight care?
Overnight care at home can be used to support you in a variety of situations. If you live with any of the following, you can benefit from the support of an overnight carer:
Dementia: if your loved one wakes up multiple times during the night, and has moments of disorientation and confusion, an overnight carer can offer support and reassurance.
Incontinence: if your loved one lives with urinary incontinence or an overactive bladder, an overnight carer can support with toileting to reduce trips and falls.
Mobility issues: for those with mobility issues, an overnight carer can ensure safe movement around the home at night.
Providing exceptional live in care services since 2009
For over fifteen years, we’ve supported hundreds of families across England and Scotland with outstanding home care.
With our carer matching process, we’ll take the time to pair you with a highly-skilled carer who understands your medical needs and wishes. They’ll support you to maintain your independence and routine as you live at home.
One of our care managers will work with you to create a detailed care plan based on your unique preferences, health needs and lifestyle. So you can rest assured that you’ll receive the very best care, tailored to you.
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How does overnight home care differ from live-in care?
With overnight home care, a carer will be available during the night to support you whenever you need it.
A live-in carer will live in your home 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on a rotation with another carer. While they provide care throughout the day, they typically provide sleeping night care rather than waking night care.
A dedicated overnight carer will not live within your home. Instead, they will visit you overnight to provide waking night care and go home in the morning.
How does overnight care at home differ from a care home?
When you choose overnight care with The Good Care Group, you’ll receive dedicated one-to-one care and support wherever you need it. This simply isn’t possible at a residential care home, where carers will support multiple people at once.
Our highly skilled carers are trained to deliver compassionate care for a variety of complex conditions, such as dementia, Parkinson’s, and arthritis. This ensures you stay safe and comfortable during the night, with the reassurance that you will always have access to the care you need.
Being cared for at home means staying close to everything that brings you peace: your favourite places, cherished memories, and the people who make you feel safe.
Unlike a care home setting, you are free to keep your beloved pets. Our carers will support you during the night, and help to look after your pets too if needed.
CQC and CI regulated care for England and Scotland
As a fully-regulated provider, we take part in routine inspections from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England, and the Care Inspectorate (CI) in Scotland.
We’re currently rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC, and ‘Very Good’ by the CI, placing us within the top 3% of home care providers for our safe, effective, caring, well-led and responsive care.
Our regional care managers have extensive experience in the industry, and work closely with our care managers to ensure your loved ones receive the highest quality of care.
"As Regional Operations Manager, I’m proud to support families across the south of England, including London, Surrey, East Essex, Kent, Essex, Oxfordshire, Hampshire and Cornwall.
I started working in the care industry over 25 years ago, taking on a variety of roles before joining The Good Care Group in 2019. I love seeing the difference excellent home care can make in the lives of our clients. It’s so rewarding to watch them achieve personal goals, and live life on their own terms – and it’s great to be part of such a fantastic team of skilled professionals within the care industry."
Anne-Marie Gill
Registered Manager, Scotland
"I’m Anne-Marie, the Registered Manager for Scotland here at The Good Care Group. With over 30 years’ experience in the care sector, I’ve worked in a range of domiciliary care roles.
From care worker to coordinator and Regional Manager, I’ve supported clients and carers alike.
I enjoy making a difference in people’s lives, and supporting them to stay at home with as much independence as possible."
Why choose The Good Care Group?
With award-winning overnight care, you can maintain your independence and quality of life in the place you love most.
In-house carer training
All of our carers complete a training programme developed by in-house clinicians before being assigned to a placement. Plus, they’ll receive additional enhanced training for complex care needs.
Fully managed service
We are not a care agency. We directly employ, train, and supervise all of our carers. That means you’ll receive consistent, reliable support, from carers we know and trust.
Dementia care experts
Our in-house experts, including Clinical Lead Sabah Shah and Dementia Champion Nichola Proctor, support our care teams to deliver compassionate dementia care at every stage of the condition.
Award-winning care
We’ve won more awards than any other home care provider for our service, training and culture. Including a Home Care Award, and a National Dementia Care Award.
What does our live-in overnight care package include?
Our overnight care service is designed to be highly personalised and tailored to your unique needs. We’ll conduct a free care consultation before care starts, and develop a detailed care plan. This can include various types of support to help you during the night, such as:
Expert nurse-led care
Complex care
Companionship
Personal care
Planning and cooking meals
Medication support and management
Mobility support
How to care for an older relative overnight?
Caring for a family member during the night can feel overwhelming, but there are plenty of ways you can make them safer and more comfortable at home. These include:
Installing motion sensor lights for their bedroom, bathroom, and hallways
Ensuring all paths, especially the path to the toilet, are clear and clutter-free
Checking the house is securely locked
Placing a drink beside their bed for hydration during the night
Monitoring their caffeine intake in the afternoon and evening, as this can affect quality of sleep
Ensuring they receive enough fresh air and exercise during the day
Providing adult incontinence products to protect skin and bedding.
Meet our in-house Clinical Lead
Our complex care services are guided by in-house Clinical Lead, Sabah Shah, who specialises in complex care. By working closely alongside care managers and carers, Sabah ensures loved ones receive the best care possible.
Sabah Shah
Clinical Lead, The Good Care Group
"I’m Sabah, the Clinical Lead for the Good Care Group. I joined The Good Care Group in August 2024 and bring over nine years of experience in health and social care. My career in healthcare started with a simple goal: to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
Over the years, I have built on that foundation, gaining expertise through a variety of roles and challenges that have shaped my approach to delivering high standards of care.
I am a registered nurse with the NMC and I have worked in care for over nine years. I started as a Nurse, working in both hospital and community settings, where I supported patients with a range of acute and chronic conditions as well as end-of-life care."
Types of live-in overnight care available
Live in care:a carer will move into the home to provide dedicated sleeping night care.
Respite care:short-term live in care from as little as two weeks, giving family carers the opportunity to rest and recharge.
Short-term and intermediate care: care arranged within 48 hours for individuals who need temporary or transitional overnight support.
End-of-life care:compassionate, respectful care focused on comfort, dignity, and personal wishes during the night.
Emergency care: quickly arranged care, when urgent overnight support is needed.
What is the cost of overnight care?
The cost of overnight care at home is typically in line with, and sometimes less than, what you would pay for residential care, with the added peace of mind that comes with receiving one-to-one tailored care which isn’t possible in a care home setting.
Live-in care
One-to-one live-in care at home provides personalised, 24/7 support, enabling individuals to maintain their independence in the comfort of their own homes.
Flexible hourly care personalised to your schedule and needs. Visits start from just 60 minutes and are tailored to ensure you receive the care required.
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