Overnight Home Care Services for the Elderly
At Gladys, our compassionate overnight care services are designed to keep your relative safe, comfortable, and well-cared for through the night, offering families the peace of mind to sleep soundly.
Whether it’s managing sleep disturbances, assisting with night-time mobility, or providing a calming presence, our carers are here to meet your parent’s needs and ensure they feel secure.
Sleep-In vs. Waking Night Care: What’s Right for You?
We offer two types of overnight care depending on the level of support required:
Sleep-in Care: With sleep-in care, the carer rests in the home but is available to assist as needed throughout the night. This option is suitable for individuals who may need occasional help but do not require constant supervision.
Waking Night Care: For those who need continual assistance or monitoring throughout the night, waking night care ensures that a carer remains awake and alert at all times. This type of care is ideal for individuals with complex health needs, significant sleep disturbances, or those at risk of falling.
Our team can help you determine which option best suits your relative’s needs and preferences, ensuring they receive the appropriate level of support.
Supporting Your Relative Through the Night
At Gladys, we understand that some individuals may require assistance throughout the night due to mobility issues, health concerns, or simply the reassurance of knowing someone is close by. Our overnight care service is ideal for those who need:
Night-time bathroom assistance and mobility support
Helping with safe navigation and reducing fall risks when moving around at night.
Reassurance and companionship
Providing a calm and comforting presence, especially helpful for individuals prone to night-time anxiety or confusion.
Managing sleep disturbances
Helping those who experience insomnia, restlessness, or confusion during the night by offering a supportive presence and helping them resettle.
Monitoring health and wellbeing
Our carers keep an eye on your parent’s health indicators, ensuring their comfort and safety through the night.
Why Choose Overnight Care from Gladys?
Choosing Gladys for overnight care means entrusting your parent’s well-being to a team of compassionate, local carers who are dedicated to providing high-quality support.
Here’s what makes our overnight care services stand out:
Reliable, Local Support
As a trusted provider in the Bristol, Bath, North East Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset areas, Gladys ensures that every carer has a deep understanding of the local community and can offer dependable, responsive service.
Tailored to Your Needs
We know that every individual has unique requirements, and our carers work closely with families to ensure that overnight care aligns with your parent’s specific routines, needs, and preferences.
Experienced and Caring Professionals
Our carers are carefully chosen for their experience, warmth, and commitment to providing compassionate support, allowing families to rest assured that their relative is in good hands.
Peace of Mind for Families
Knowing that a dedicated carer is watching over your parent at night allows you to relax, sleep soundly, and take a well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities.
Overnight Care for the Elderly FAQ
What is overnight care?
Overnight care means a carer stays at or visits your home during the night to support you with tasks you might struggle with while others are asleep. It can include help with personal care, toileting, medication prompting, mobility, or simply offering companionship for those who are anxious or need reassurance.
Who benefits most from overnight care?
Overnight care is particularly helpful for older adults who: Have mobility issues and risk of falls at night. Live with dementia or cognitive impairment and may wander, become confused, or need reassurance after dark. Need help with medications overnight or have health conditions that may fluctuate at night. Feel lonely, anxious or unsafe being alone overnight.
How do I arrange overnight care?
The process usually involves: Assessing your relative’s needs to determine what type of overnight care is appropriate. Discussing the options of waking nights, sleeping nights or visits, and agreeing on anything specific like medication routines or mobility support. Choosing a carer whose profile, training, and background match the required level of care. Gladys vets carers and helps with matching. Formalising arrangements (times, responsibilities, agreements) so everyone knows what to expect overnight.
What types of overnight care are available?
Sleeping night care – the carer is present at night and sleeps in-home but is available if needed.
Waking night care – the carer stays awake through the night to provide active support when needed.
Sitting service/night visits – shorter support during parts of the night (for example, helping a few times during the night rather than full shift).
What can I expect a night carer to do?
Tasks overnight can include: Helping with bedtime routine (preparing for bed, personal hygiene). Assisting with getting up overnight for toileting or mobility. Medication reminders or administering medication as needed. Repositioning in bed to prevent pressure sores for those with limited mobility. Providing reassurance, companionship, and emotional support through the night.
How much does overnight care cost and will I receive funding?
Costs vary depending on the level of support needed (waking nights are more intensive than sleeping nights or part-night visits). Some of the cost may be covered by local authority funding or benefits if eligibility criteria are met.
For families and individuals looking for reliable overnight care services, Gladys offers a thoughtful solution. Contact us today to discuss how we can help create a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained home environment for your relative.
Contact us now to start your care journey