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Hourly Care Services

Flexible Hourly Home Care on Your Schedule

Need an hourly caregiver near you? Our hourly home care services provide flexible, affordable assistance tailored to your schedule. Whether it's morning routines, afternoon companionship, or evening support—we're here when you need us.

What is Hourly Care?

Care Exactly When You Need It

Hourly home care is the most flexible option for families who need regular assistance but not around-the-clock support. You schedule care for specific hours of the day or week, and a trained caregiver arrives at your home to provide the services you need.

This approach is ideal for seniors who need help with specific daily tasks—like morning routines or evening meals—while remaining independent for much of the day. It's also perfect for family caregivers who need supplemental help during work hours or when they need a break.

Our minimum visit is typically 4 hours, ensuring caregivers have enough time to complete meaningful tasks and build a relationship with your loved one. From there, you can schedule as many or as few hours as you need each week.

Your Schedule, Your Terms

We work around your family's schedule to provide care exactly when it's needed most.

What's Included

Hourly Care Services

Our hourly caregivers can help with a wide range of daily activities during their scheduled visits.

Personal care assistance (bathing, dressing, grooming)
Medication reminders and monitoring
Meal preparation and nutrition assistance
Light housekeeping and laundry
Companionship and conversation
Transportation to appointments
Grocery shopping and errands
Mobility assistance and fall prevention
Exercise and activity encouragement
Vital signs monitoring
Respite care for family caregivers
Post-hospital recovery support

Scheduling Options

Common Care Schedules

Every family's needs are different. Here are some popular scheduling options.

Morning Care

2-4 hours

Help with waking, bathing, dressing, breakfast, and medication

Daytime Care

4-8 hours

Companionship, meals, activities, and errands during the day

Evening Care

2-4 hours

Dinner preparation, bedtime routine, and overnight transition

Overnight Care

8-12 hours

Nighttime monitoring, toileting assistance, and safety supervision

Weekend Care

As needed

Flexible weekend coverage when family caregivers need a break

24-Hour Care

Continuous

Round-the-clock care with rotating caregivers in 8-12 hour shifts

Benefits

Why Choose Hourly Care?

Flexible Scheduling

Create a care schedule that fits your needs—from a few hours to full days.

Pay for What You Need

Only pay for the hours of care you actually use, making it budget-friendly.

Consistent Caregivers

We match you with the same caregivers to build familiarity and trust.

Easy to Adjust

Increase or decrease hours as your needs change—no long-term contracts.

The Research

The Value of Flexible Home Care

Hourly care provides affordable, flexible relief that helps families balance caregiving with work and personal responsibilities.

Long-term care insurance accepted — we handle all billing and claims documentation. Learn more →

Start with the Hours You Need

Our care coordinators will work with you to create a flexible care schedule that fits your family's needs and budget.

FAQ

Common Questions About Hourly Care

Answers to frequently asked questions about our hourly care services.

We have a minimum of 4 hours per visit. This ensures your caregiver has enough time to provide meaningful, unhurried care rather than rushing through tasks. The 4-hour minimum also promotes caregiver stability — caregivers who work consistent, meaningful shifts are more engaged and provide a better experience for your loved one. Many families schedule 4-hour morning or evening shifts that cover the most important parts of the daily routine.
Yes, we offer flexible scheduling with no long-term contracts. You can increase or decrease hours as your needs change. We just ask for reasonable notice (usually 24-48 hours) so we can coordinate caregiver availability. Many families adjust their schedule seasonally or as care needs evolve.
It depends on the number of hours you need. Adult day care in Michigan averages $70-$80 per day for a full day program. If you only need a few hours of care per day or a few days per week, hourly home care can be comparable or less expensive — with the added benefit of one-on-one attention in the comfort of home. Use our cost calculator for a personalized comparison.
Absolutely. Many families combine personal care in the morning (bathing, dressing, medication reminders) with companion care in the afternoon (conversation, errands, activities). Your care plan is customized to your schedule and needs, and we can assign the same caregiver for consistency across all visit types.
For routine cancellations, we ask for at least 24 hours notice so we can offer the shift to another family. Same-day cancellations may be billed at a partial rate to compensate the caregiver who had the shift on their schedule. Genuine emergencies (hospital admissions, sudden health changes) are always handled case by case — we don't penalize families during a real crisis.