Care can be provided part-time, full-time, overnight, and on weekends. In-home care usually requires a 4 hour minimum shift.

Programs are usually available on weekdays as a half-day or full-day. Nights and weekends are not typically options.

Facilities providing care support may offer more flexible part-time hours since they can serve multiple residents in a shift; up to 24/7 care available in some facilities.

Customized services based on need, from companionship and chores to help with bathing and mobility, up to 24/7 medical care. However, intensive or round-the-clock medical care at home can become prohibitively expensive for many families, especially if it's long-term.

Supervised setting for older adults who need light to moderate care support, such as transfer assistance, basic personal care, and medication management. There are also adult day health programs that offer higher levels of medical care, but these are less common.

Range of care levels offered depending on facility type: from light housekeeping all the way to 24/7 medical care. Continuous care facilities allow residents to transition between care levels without leaving the community.

This can be a more affordable option when care needs are light to moderate. Full-time care at home becomes expensive.

Lower hourly rate of care than an in-home caregiver, which makes it a good option for care during weekday hours.

While this type of care is expensive, once overnight or 24/7 care is needed, it is often more affordable than in-home care.