Question 1

What does a live-in carer do?

Accepted Answer

A live-in carer moves into the individual's home and provides continuous personal support throughout the day and night. This includes personal care, medication management, meal preparation, companionship, and any specialist support the individual needs, tailored entirely to their routine and preferences.

Question 2

Is live-in care more expensive than a care home?

Accepted Answer

For individuals with significant or complex care needs, live-in care can be comparable in cost to residential care, while offering one-to-one attention, complete flexibility, and the enormous benefit of remaining at home. Please contact our team to discuss the options available to you.

Question 3

Can live-in care support people with spinal injuries?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Live-in care can support adults living with Spinal Injuries and those who need assistance with daily living. Our live-in carers receive specialist training tailored to the individual's needs.

Question 4

Does the live-in carer have their own room?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Live-in carers require their own bedroom in the property. They are entitled to regular breaks throughout the day and adequate rest time overnight. We discuss all practical arrangements clearly before any placement begins.

Question 5

What happens if the live-in carer needs to be replaced?

Accepted Answer

We maintain a pool of trained, vetted carers and manage all cover arrangements. If a carer needs to be replaced, whether temporarily or permanently, we handle this with minimal disruption and always introduce a replacement carer before they begin.

Question 6

Can live-in care support someone with dementia?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Live-in care is particularly well-suited to people with dementia, because the consistency of one dedicated carer in a familiar home environment can significantly reduce confusion and anxiety. All our live-in carers receive dementia awareness training.

Live-in Care Across England

Live-in care across England