If you’re comparing 24-hour care Coastal Volusia providers, here’s what sets us apart: peace of mind. It’s an elusive dream for families with elderly parents, and for elderly people themselves. That’s why we built our reputation on 24-hour care, part of the in-home care and senior care we bring to Coastal Volusia. It’s a 24-hour service that protects dignity and independence while keeping your loved one comfortable and cared for at home.
24-hour care means one caregiver stays in your loved one’s home around the clock, sleeping there overnight and remaining available day and night. It differs from shift-based 24-hour care, where multiple aides rotate in and out. A 24-hour arrangement gives your family member a single, familiar face for daily needs, companionship, and overnight reassurance.
For many households in Coastal Volusia, this is what makes staying home possible. Instead of moving to an assisted living facility, your loved one keeps their own bedroom, routine, and neighborhood. Support stays close by every hour of the day.
Suzette Gondera brings over 40 years in the medical profession to every care plan our team builds. She and her husband Doug run this family business together. Our mission is simple: help clients improve quality of life while protecting dignity and independence.
Every caregiver on our team is reliable and compassionate, professional and experienced, screened through background checks, skills assessments, and personality evaluation. Families also get access to our Transparency Room, so you can check schedules and caregiver notes from anywhere. It’s part of the high quality care and affordable pricing that keeps reviews from clients across Coastal Volusia so positive.
24-hour care tends to fit a few common situations. A parent recovering from a fall may need someone present overnight, and a spouse caring for a partner with dementia may simply be exhausted. An adult child living out of state may want daily needs covered by someone they trust.
Whatever the reason, the goal stays the same: help your loved one remain independent at home, with a caregiver who becomes part of the household.
Bringing someone into your home overnight is a big decision. Suzette and her team match each 24-hour caregiver to your loved one’s personality and background before care begins. A good fit means fewer new faces and more continuity over time.
Consistency also matters for safety. A caregiver who knows your loved one’s habits and mobility needs can spot small changes before they become emergencies. That familiarity, backed by our team’s professionalism, is what families in Port Orange and Daytona Beach tell us they value most.
Many families weigh 24-hour care against a move to an assisted living facility. Assisted living moves your loved one into a new building and a shared schedule set by staff. 24-hour care brings the support to your loved one instead, in the house or condo they already know.
For families along Beach Street and throughout Volusia County, staying home means keeping the same doctors and neighbors your loved one has always had. An assisted living facility may make sense when medical needs exceed what’s safe at home. For many seniors, though, 24-hour care offers that same support in a place they already love.
Step 01
You call (386) 674-0046 and speak directly with Suzette or Doug Gondera.
Step 02
We visit the home to understand your loved one’s needs, routines, and preferences.
Step 03
We build a personalized care plan around your family’s specific situation.
Step 04
We match your loved one with a 24-hour caregiver based on personality and experience.
Step 05
Care starts, and you get Transparency Room access for schedules, notes, and updates.
Coastal living brings its own set of concerns for families arranging care along Volusia County’s beach communities.
Challenge
What It Looks Like
How We Help
Barrier island geography
What It Looks Like
Bridges and beach traffic on A1A make quick trips to Daytona Beach Shores or Ponce Inlet slower than they look on a map.
How We Help
A caregiver is always on duty, so daily needs don’t depend on beating traffic across the bridge.
Challenge
Hurricane season and evacuation planning
What It Looks Like
Storm season brings sudden evacuation orders, and an elderly resident living alone can be left scrambling for a ride or a plan.
How We Help
Our caregivers help prepare supplies ahead of storms and stay with clients through evacuation or shelter-in-place decisions.
Challenge
A large seasonal and snowbird population
What It Looks Like
Part-time residents in Ormond Beach and New Smyrna Beach often arrange care only for the months they’re in Florida.
How We Help
We offer flexible start dates and scheduling that adjusts around a seasonal residence.
Challenge
Aging housing stock near the coast
What It Looks Like
Older homes in Daytona Beach and Port Orange can have narrow bathrooms, steps, or layouts that make mobility harder as needs increase.
How We Help
Our caregivers assist with safe transfers and mobility, adapting to the home as it is.
Challenge
Adult children living out of state
What It Looks Like
Many Volusia County families have children in other states managing care from a distance.
How We Help
Transparency Room access gives families real-time updates no matter where they live.
Challenge
Caregiver burnout in the family
What It Looks Like
One spouse or adult child handles cooking, driving, and overnight checks until exhaustion sets in.
How We Help
24-hour care removes the overnight burden entirely, giving family caregivers their own rest back.
Driven by Passion, Committed to Compassion
When you’re trying to find someone you can truly trust to care for your loved one, you deserve more than a name on a website. You deserve someone who picks up the phone, listens to your concerns, and offers real guidance.
That’s exactly why Suzette Gondera, RN, and her husband Doug opened this home care company in Daytona Beach. It isn’t some big out-of-state business, it’s a family taking care of neighbors, built around family values, not sales quotas.
Doug and Suzette live and work right here in Daytona Beach, FL. When you call, you’re not reaching a corporate call center. You’re reaching neighbors who care about getting this right for your family, and we promise to be by your side, every step of the way.
We understand the needs of Daytona Beach seniors and families throughout the surrounding Volusia County communities. As your local FL Preferred Care at Home team, we serve residents and families across the following communities.
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Costs vary based on the level of care needed, but Central Florida 24-hour arrangements typically run between $5,000 and $6,500 a month. Part-time home care instead runs roughly $24 to $32 an hour. Each family’s situation is different, so give us a call to discuss a care plan that works for your budget.
We are locally owned by Suzette Gondera, RN, and every caregiver is screened through our 7-step process and matched by personality. When you call our office, you reach an owner directly, not a corporate call center. That consistency and personal attention is what families across Daytona Beach and Port Orange tell us matters most.
24/7 care is delivered by trained caregivers working in shifts, so someone is awake and available around the clock. Hourly or shift-based 24-hour care instead rotates multiple caregivers in and out throughout the day and night. 24-hour care offers more consistency, while shift care can better suit households with more complex medical needs.
24-hour care keeps your loved one in their own home, near family, pets, and neighborhood connections in Volusia County. An assisted living facility instead means relocating to a new building with shared staff and schedules. It may be the right fit when medical needs exceed what home-based care can safely provide.
Medicare does not cover long-term custodial care unless skilled medical care is also required. Many families assume Medicare pays for routine help with bathing, meals, or companionship, but it does not. Preferred Care at Home helps Coastal Volusia families understand the difference so they can plan and budget accurately.
Watch for missed meals, trouble bathing, confusion at night, or a family member who’s exhausted from handling everything alone. Signs often build gradually: resistance to bathing, weight loss, or growing dependence on one adult child for daily tasks. If overnight safety has become a real concern, 24-hour care is often the next step.
We also offer respite care and hourly personal care for families who aren’t ready for a full 24-hour arrangement. Respite care gives a family caregiver a scheduled break, while hourly personal care covers specific daily needs like bathing, dressing, or meal preparation. We can start small and adjust the plan as your loved one’s needs change.
Florida requires home care aides to complete state-approved training before providing care in a client’s home. We add our own 7-step screening on top of state requirements, including background checks, skills assessments, and personality evaluation. That gives families confidence about who is in the home overnight.
Read reviews from other families, and ask how a home care agency screens and matches its caregivers. Our team’s professionalism and consistency are why families in Daytona Beach and Port Orange call us an exceptional, helpful in home care company. We treat your loved one as family, not simply a patient, whether it’s your mom, your dad, or your husband who needs care.
VA Aid and Attendance can help eligible veterans and surviving spouses pay for home care. Family support and local senior programs also play a part for many households, and our team is happy to point you toward the right resources. Contact us any time you have questions or concerns about cost and expectations.
Call (386) 674-0046 and talk directly with Suzette or Doug Gondera. You don’t need a plan before you call, and many families reach out when nights have already become the hardest part of the day. We start with a conversation, assess your loved one’s needs, and build a care plan your family can adjust over time.
