Private Overnight Care in Melbourne's South East & Bayside
When your loved one needs support through the night, Serenity Companions provides experienced, compassionate carers who are there when it matters most — giving your whole family the rest you deserve.
What Is Private Overnight Care?
Overnight care means having a professional carer present in your loved one's home from the evening through to the morning — typically from around 10 pm to 6 am. It is one of the most valuable services for families managing the care of an elderly parent or relative, because it removes the anxiety of wondering "what if something happens overnight?"
At Serenity Companions, we offer two distinct overnight care options to suit different needs and budgets: inactive overnight care and active overnight care. Understanding the difference helps families choose the right level of support.
Our overnight carers are carefully matched to each client — taking into account personality, care needs, and any specific preferences. We serve families across Melbourne's South East and Bayside, including South Yarra, Prahran, Toorak, Malvern, Albert Park, Port Melbourne, Hawthorn, Brighton, Sandringham, Cheltenham, Frankston, Dandenong, and the Mornington Peninsula.
Inactive vs Active Overnight Care
Inactive Overnight Care
The carer sleeps on-site and is available to assist if your loved one wakes or needs help. This option suits clients who are generally settled overnight but whose families want the reassurance of someone being present. It is the more affordable overnight option and is ideal for people who occasionally need assistance with toileting, medication reminders, or simply feel safer knowing someone is nearby.
- Carer sleeps on-site
- Available if woken
- Medication reminders
- Toileting assistance if needed
- Morning routine handover
Active Overnight Care
The carer remains awake and actively monitors your loved one throughout the night. This is appropriate for clients who require regular repositioning, have complex medical needs, experience sundowning or dementia-related night-time distress, or need frequent assistance. Active overnight care provides the highest level of overnight support available in a home setting.
- Carer awake throughout
- Regular repositioning
- Dementia & sundowning support
- Observation and reporting of any changes
- Frequent personal care assistance
Who Is Overnight Care For?
Overnight care is suitable for a wide range of situations. Many families turn to overnight care when a loved one has recently been discharged from hospital and needs monitoring during recovery. Others use it on an ongoing basis to support an elderly parent living alone who has had falls, experiences confusion at night, needs help moving around safely at night, or simply needs the reassurance of company.
It is also a vital service for family carers who need to sleep — particularly those caring for a spouse or parent with dementia, Parkinson's disease, or other progressive conditions. Overnight care gives the primary carer a genuine break, reducing burnout and enabling them to continue providing daytime support.
Serenity Companions provides overnight care on a flexible basis — whether you need it one night per week, several nights, or every night. We work around your schedule and your loved one's needs.
Why Choose Serenity Companions for Overnight Care?
We are a private, Melbourne-based care provider — not a large national agency. That means you deal directly with us, we aim for the same small team of carers wherever practicable, and we get to know your family's situation. Our overnight carers are experienced, police-checked, and trained in first aid and manual handling.
We take the time to match each client with a carer who suits their personality and care needs. We understand that inviting someone into your home overnight requires a high level of trust, and we take that responsibility seriously.
Our overnight care rates start from $436 per night (inactive, 10pm–6am) and $796 per night (active, 10pm–6am) Monday–Thursday, with weekend and public holiday rates on our Services & Fees page. — see our Services & Fees page for the full breakdown. You'll get a written quote before care starts. We service families across South Yarra, Prahran, Toorak, Malvern, Albert Park, Port Melbourne and Hawthorn, Brighton, Sandringham, Cheltenham, Mentone, Bentleigh, Frankston, Dandenong, and surrounding suburbs.
Our services are available to private self-funded clients and NDIS self- and plan-managed participants. Support at Home clients may be able to access Serenity’s services through their registered provider where an approved service arrangement is in place.
“Hi, I’m Manjula. I started Serenity Companions after more than 15 years working in aged care and five years supporting people with disability. When you call, you’ll talk to our own small team, not a call centre. We’ll listen first, then work out with you what help would actually make a difference.”
What happens when you call
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We talk it through. A friendly phone call about what’s going on, with no obligation.
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We visit and plan. For private clients, our case manager visits, writes a care plan with you and gives you a written quote.
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We start care. We match carers to your loved one and you can see who’s coming in the ShiftCare Family App.
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“Thank you Serenity, for the prompt assistance with my mum. Appreciate the support in guiding and helping mum. Peace of mind. Great team, prompt response.”
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“Thank you Serenity Companions for the compassionate care and ongoing support provided to my family. They have been very reliable, professional and prompt in responding. I really appreciate the support and peace of mind we have received.”
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