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Live-in care services: 24 hour care at home

Find a trusted and reliable live-in carer who will support you in continuing to live independently in your own home. From immediate personalised support to future care planning, our fully managed service makes arranging live-in care stress-free.

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What is live-in care?

Live-in care means a trained professional moves into your home to provide support whenever it’s needed. A trained live-in carer is there not only to help with personal care, meals and medication, but also to offer constant companionship and emotional reassurance. This creates continuity and comfort that can be hard to find in residential care.

So, what does a live in carer do in practice? They adapt to your routines, whether that’s preparing favourite meals, supporting hobbies, or making sure you feel safe through the night. With 24 hour live-in care, you benefit from one-to-one attention in the familiar surroundings of your own home.

Whether you’re recovering from a hospital stay, requiring dementia support, or planning for long-term independence, live in care preserves dignity, stability and the freedom to stay where you feel happiest.

Benefits of 24-hour live-in care

Choosing 24 hour live in care means your loved one has consistent support and genuine companionship at home, day and night. Unlike part-time home care, where visits are limited, or residential care, where routines may be disrupted, live-in care provides constant reassurance from a single, familiar carer. This continuity helps to build trust and reduces the stress that comes with seeing multiple carers or adjusting to shift changes.

We also offer nursing-led care, removing any reliance on district nursing teams and increasing your continuity of care. It also ensures safety and supervision at all times, which is especially important for those living with dementia, frailty, or complex health needs. Daily life remains personal with meals prepared just as they like them, hobbies enjoyed without compromise, and sleep schedules respected.

For families, it brings peace of mind, knowing their loved one is not only safe but also supported with warmth and dignity. Independence is preserved, and home remains home.

Here’s how live-in care could benefit you:

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Complex care

Our live-in care option supports individuals with chronic or long-term health conditions to continue living in a home of their own.

Our nurse associates bring specialist skills into the home, supported by training from our clinical lead. This enables them to provide advanced care tailored to each individual’s needs, including complex procedures that go beyond standard care. By offering this level of support, we ensure clients have greater choice and flexibility in their care, reduce reliance on external nursing visits, and help maintain continuity and comfort for those living with ongoing health conditions.

We have specialist live-in care workers who are highly trained to support people living with a variety of complex conditions including:

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What is the cost of live-in care?

The cost of live-in care varies depending on the support required, your location, and individual circumstances. A live in carer may provide anything from personal care and companionship to specialist dementia or palliative support, which will influence the overall price. Generally, live-in care starts from around £1000 per week for one person, with couples’ packages from approximately £1,400 per week.

Many families find this represents excellent value compared to residential care, which can be more expensive, especially for couples, and hourly home care, which often becomes less cost-effective if 24/7 support is needed. With live-in care, your loved one benefits from continuity, one-to-one attention, and the comfort of staying at home.

What is the cost of live-in care?

To get a clearer idea of costs for your situation, our live-in care cost calculator provides personalised estimates, and our costs page gives more detailed guidance on local authority funding and private funding options.

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100+

locations
nationwide

4,000

highly trained
team members

1.25m+

hours of home care
delivered per annum

150

NHS/CCG and
council contracts

200+

apprentices

92%

agreed their quality
of life has improved