A comprehensive guide to understanding live-in care and how it could help you or your loved one
Live-in care is a type of home care where a professional carer lives in your home to provide round-the-clock support. Unlike care homes, live-in care allows you to remain in the comfort and familiarity of your own home while receiving the personalised care and attention you need.
Remain in familiar surroundings with your memories, belongings, and beloved pets around you.
Your carer is always on hand, day and night, ready to help whenever you need assistance.
Receive undivided attention from a dedicated carer matched to your personality and needs.
Family members can visit any time, and you maintain your existing relationships and routines.
Often more affordable than residential care, with no property sale required.
Care plans adapt to your changing needs without the stress of moving to a different facility.
We meet with you and your family to understand your needs, preferences, and daily routines. This helps us create a personalised care plan.
We carefully select and introduce a carer who matches your personality, interests, and care requirements. It's important you feel comfortable together.
Your carer moves in and begins providing support. They'll have their own private bedroom and will be available whenever you need them.
We regularly review your care plan and provide respite carers when your main carer takes breaks, ensuring continuous high-quality care.
Live-in care suits people who want to remain at home but need regular support throughout the day and night. This might include those recovering from illness or surgery, people with dementia, those with physical disabilities, or simply older adults who value their independence but need some assistance.
It's particularly suitable if you need care at unpredictable times, if you find comfort in familiar surroundings, or if the thought of moving to a care home feels overwhelming.
In a care home, you'd move to a facility where carers look after multiple residents. With live-in care, you stay in your own home with one-to-one attention from a dedicated carer. You keep your independence, maintain your routines, and enjoy the comfort of familiar surroundings - all while receiving professional care.