If you’re searching for 24 hour care Brevard families can depend on, you’re in the right place. Your loved one deserves more than a few scattered hours of help. Preferred Care at Home of Brevard provides 24-hour care so someone is always there, day and night. It’s care built around dignity and independence, not just supervision.
About 25.1% of Brevard County’s residents are age 65 or older, well above the state and national averages. More families across Melbourne, Palm Bay, and Satellite Beach are searching for round-the-clock home care services they can trust.
We understand that handing over this kind of responsibility is not easy. That’s why our professional caregivers pass a rigorous 7-step screening process and are matched to your loved one by personality, not just availability. Since 1984, we have built a reputation for reliable, affordable in-home senior care, and we bring that same commitment to Brevard County.
Our services range from a single hour of companionship to full 24-hour and live-in support. Your loved one might need personal care, medication reminders, or simply supervision through the night. We build a plan around their unique needs and your family’s peace of mind.
Many families compare 24-hour home care to senior living, but staying home lets your loved ones keep their routines and independence.
We measure everything we do against one standard: quality. From our screening process to how quickly we answer the phone, quality is what keeps families with us for years.
When older adults can no longer manage daily life alone, small tasks pile up fast. Our caregivers provide continuous assistance with bathing, dressing, mobility, and toileting, along with medication reminders throughout the day and night. This is steady, hands-on personal care built around your loved one’s unique needs, not occasional help.
Falls and wandering happen most often when no one is watching. Our caregivers provide overnight supervision and safety monitoring so your loved one is never truly alone, even while sleeping. Whether the home is on the coast in Satellite Beach or inland in Rockledge, someone is always there after dark.
Eating less because cooking feels like too much effort is a common sign that more support is needed. Our caregivers handle meal preparation and light housekeeping so your loved one stays nourished and comfortable throughout the day. Combined with continuous supervision, this keeps daily tasks from becoming daily burdens.
Coming home from a hospital stay, a short-term rehab stint, or a sudden illness can be confusing. A home health team hands off instructions, appointments, and a recovery plan all at once. Our caregivers help your loved one build strength and follow the plan set by their physical therapist, speech therapist, or registered nurse.
Caregiver stress is real, and it builds quietly until a family member reaches a breaking point. Nationally, AARP found that 84% of working caregivers reported moderate or high daily stress, and 27% reduced their work hours because of caregiving. Our respite care gives you scheduled relief, whether you need short term relief or ongoing support.
Step 01
You call (321) 329-5300 and speak with our local Brevard County team about your situation.
Step 02
We visit your loved one’s home to understand their needs, routines, and personality.
Step 03
We build a personalized care plan around your loved one’s unique needs and your family’s schedule.
Step 04
We match your loved one with caregivers by personality, life experience, and background.
Step 05
Care starts, and we stay in touch through our Transparency Room portal and regular check-ins.
Brevard County’s older population, coastal geography, and hurricane season create unique challenges for families managing round-the-clock care.
Challenge
What It Looks Like
How We Help
Large elderly population needing continuous care
What It Looks Like
About 165,400 Brevard County residents are 65 or older, roughly a quarter of the county. Demand for 24-hour home care services keeps rising.
How We Help
We staff continuous coverage with caregivers who live and work locally throughout the county.
Challenge
Falls and safety risks overnight
What It Looks Like
Most falls happen at night, when family members are asleep and cannot respond quickly.
How We Help
Caregivers provide overnight supervision and respond immediately if something happens.
Challenge
Hurricane season and storm preparation
What It Looks Like
Coastal communities like Satellite Beach and Cocoa Beach face evacuation planning and power outages that put homebound seniors at risk.
How We Help
Our caregivers help with storm preparation and stay present through severe weather events.
Challenge
Confusion between home care and home health
What It Looks Like
Families often mix up non-medical personal care with skilled home health care, leading to the wrong type of support.
How We Help
We explain what 24-hour care includes and when skilled nursing or a home health team is the right fit instead.
Challenge
Family caregiver burnout
What It Looks Like
84% of working caregivers report moderate or high daily stress, and many reduce their work hours.
How We Help
Respite care and flexible scheduling give family members real relief before burnout forces a rushed decision.
Driven by Passion, Committed to Compassion
Fred spent years leading others, first in restaurants, then as a pastor, before watching a caregiver help his own father hold on to his independence late in life. That experience became a calling. He opened Preferred Care at Home of Brevard so families here would have someone who picks up the phone, listens to what they are going through, and helps them find the right answer — treating every family the way he would want his own family treated.
Taylor learned a simple lesson playing baseball all the way to the major leagues: no one wins alone. Every good outcome depends on the people who show up. He lives and works right here on Florida’s Space Coast, personally involved in the day-to-day of this office — matching experienced, trained caregivers, including CNA and HHA professionals, to the people we serve by personality.
We understand that families throughout Brevard County need reliable home care services close to home. Whether you’re searching for FL home care in Melbourne or 24-hour care near Palm Bay, we’re here. Our team offers flexible scheduling from a few hours a week to full around-the-clock support.
If your loved one’s needs change over time, from a concerned check-in visit to full hospice support, we can adjust the plan together. Many clients start with 24-hour care and later add specialized services as things progress.
Home care rates here average around $24 per hour, with 24-hour and live-in care typically billed as a flat daily rate instead of hourly rates. Your actual cost depends on your loved one’s care needs, and we walk you through pricing during a free consultation.
Twenty-four hour care means two or more caregivers rotate in shifts so someone is always awake and alert. Live-in care means one caregiver stays in the home and sleeps there overnight instead. Both provide continuous supervision, and the right choice depends on how much awake support your loved one needs at night.
Medicare generally does not cover ongoing non-medical personal care, though it may cover short-term skilled nursing or physical therapy visits after a hospital stay. Most families pay for 24-hour care privately, through long-term care insurance, or through veterans benefits. We can walk you through private pay options and connect you with local resources for additional support.
A home health team, including a registered nurse, physical therapist, or speech therapist, typically visits for short, scheduled sessions to address a specific medical need. Twenty-four hour care is continuous, non-medical personal care and supervision provided in shifts around the clock. Many families use both together: a home health team handles medical treatment, while our caregivers provide the daily support in between visits.
Most families begin receiving care within days of their first consultation. After your initial call, we schedule a home visit to understand your loved one’s unique needs. We then confirm a caregiver match and build a care plan around what works for your family.
Respite care can be a great help for family caregivers juggling work and caregiving. It gives you scheduled relief so you can rest, work, and manage your own responsibilities while your loved one continues to be cared for. Scheduling regular respite support through Preferred Care at Home means you are not carrying the full weight of care alone.
Twenty-four hour care supports recovery by helping your loved one follow discharge instructions, keep appointments, and build strength between physical therapy or speech therapy sessions. We coordinate with your medical team so nothing falls through the cracks during a short-term recovery period.
Yes. Many families start with a little assistance for a few hours a week and increase to full 24-hour care as needs change. We build personalized care planning around where your loved one is now, with room to adjust as circumstances evolve.
