Live-in care at home
A dedicated carer living in your home — providing continuous, personalised support and genuine companionship, day and night.
The closest alternative to a care home
Live-in care means a professional carer moves into your home and provides around-the-clock support. Unlike a care home, you remain in your own home, surrounded by your belongings, your routines and the people you love.
For many families, live-in care is a more cost-effective option than a residential care or nursing home — and the level of personal, one-to-one attention is simply impossible to replicate in a group setting.
Your live-in carer becomes part of your daily life — not just a professional helper, but a consistent, trusted companion. Carers are given adequate rest periods, and a small team rotates to cover absences so you always have cover.
- 24/7 dedicated, one-to-one support
- Personal care & daily hygiene assistance
- Meal preparation & nutrition monitoring
- Medication management throughout the day
- Domestic tasks & household management
- Outings, appointments & social activities
- Specialist dementia or nursing support
- Respite for family members
Live-in care vs. a care home
Both options can provide excellent support, but they are fundamentally different experiences. Here's how live-in care compares:
- Stay in your own home
- One-to-one dedicated carer
- Your own routines and choices
- Your pets, garden, community
- Familiar surroundings (vital for dementia)
- Often more affordable than a care home
- Family can visit freely, anytime
- Leave your home behind
- Shared staff across multiple residents
- Fixed routines and schedules
- No pets, limited personal space
- Unfamiliar environment
- Can be more expensive
- Restricted visiting at some facilities
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Find out if live-in care is right for you
Our care specialists will assess your needs, help you understand the cost and explain how live-in care can be funded — including through the Local Authority or NHS. Contact us for a free, confidential conversation.