Additional Care for Residents in Assisted Living, Memory Care & IDD Homes
1:1 support for residents in assisted living, independent living, memory care, rehab & IDD homes.
Many families want extra support for a loved one living in a care community, someone who can provide dedicated attention, companionship, and additional help with daily routines. Avenues Home Care offers private duty caregivers who work inside assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled rehab/nursing centers, hospitals, and IDD residences to provide consistent, one-to-one care.
Our caregivers complement the community’s care team and staff, follow each property’s policies, and help ensure your loved one receives the personalized support they deserve.
Care in Assisted Living Communities
Families often hire a private caregiver in assisted living when their loved one needs extra time, attention, or hands-on help beyond what the community provides.
Our caregivers support residents with:
- Personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting)
- One-to-one companionship and safety supervision
- Escort to dining rooms, activities, therapy, or appointments
- Help with walking, mobility, and transfers
- Mealtime setup or assistance
- Reminders, organization, and emotional reassurance
This supplemental support brings peace of mind, especially for residents who need more individualized attention.
Support in Independent Living Communities
Independent living residents may want help with daily routines while maintaining their lifestyle and autonomy. Avenues provides:
- Assistance with ADLs and IADLs
- Light housekeeping, laundry, and meal support
- Meal preparation
- Safety check-ins
…and more! Our goal is to support independence while ensuring safety and consistency.
Our caregivers complement the community’s care team and staff, follow each property’s policies, and help ensure your loved one receives the personalized support they deserve.
Support in Memory Care Communities
Our dementia-trained caregivers provide calm, structured 1:1 support for residents in memory care settings, including:
- Redirection, reassurance, and wandering awareness
- Mealtime support and cueing
- Supervised walks, puzzles, music, and meaningful activities
- Help with bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming
- Consistency that reduces anxiety and confusion
Families often request private duty help to give their loved one the comfort of a familiar face and personalized attention.
Support in Nursing & Rehab Facilities
During rehab or skilled nursing stays, loved ones may benefit from extra presence and encouragement. Our caregivers can provide:
- Bedside companionship (daytime or overnight)
- Safety supervision and fall prevention
- Mobility encouragement and gentle activity
- Help with meals, grooming, and comfort measures
- Support during therapy schedules and transitions
This is especially helpful for families who cannot be present around the clock.
Hospital Sitters & Overnight Suppport
A hospital sitter provides non-medical, 1:1 support to ensure comfort and safety during a hospital stay. Avenues caregivers offer:
- Continuous bedside presence
- Support with communication and comfort needs
- Companionship and conversation
- Overnight observation and reassurance
- Coordination with nurses and care staff
- Help preparing for discharge and returning home or to a facility
This additional layer of support helps reduce anxiety for both clients and families.
Support in IDD Residential Settings
Avenues provides respectful, person-centered support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) living in group homes, supervised apartments, or other residential settings.
Services include:
- Direct assistance with ADLs
- Help with daily routines and household tasks
- Support with community participation, outings, and day programs
- Collaboration with house staff to follow routines and preferences
We follow all guidance and policies set by each IDD residence.
Important Note About Facility Policies
Every community has its own rules regarding third-party or private duty caregivers.
Avenues Home Care:
- Coordinates directly with community staff
- Respects each property’s policies
- Follows resident care plans
- Communicates changes of condition appropriately
Our goal is seamless partnership, not disruption.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we hire our own private caregiver in assisted living?
Yes. Many communities allow private duty caregivers. We coordinate with the facility to follow their policies and the resident’s care plan.
What does a hospital sitter do vs. a nurse?
A sitter provides non-medical observation, comfort, companionship, and safety, not clinical care.
Do you support adults with IDD in group homes?
Yes. We provide respectful ADL support, supervision, and community engagement while following house rules and staff guidance.
How does additional care work alongside facility care?
Our caregivers collaborate with staff, communicate regularly, and ensure consistency with the resident’s existing care plan.