Overnight & 24-Hour Care in Toronto and the GTA

What is the difference between overnight and 24-hour care?

Overnight care covers scheduled nighttime hours. Twenty-four-hour care provides continuous assistance through coordinated caregiver shifts during the day and night.

Is an overnight caregiver awake for the entire shift?

Awake and resting overnight arrangements are different. The appropriate option depends on how frequently assistance is required and must be agreed upon before care begins.

Who may benefit from overnight care?

It may help people with dementia, nighttime mobility concerns, fall risks, post-surgery limitations, disabilities or palliative-care needs.

Can care begin temporarily after hospital discharge?

Yes. Overnight or 24-hour care may be arranged for short-term recovery and adjusted as the client becomes more independent.

How quickly can care begin?

Start times depend on the assessment, caregiver availability, location and complexity of the care plan. Contact UMS as early as possible for urgent scheduling needs.