When live-in care may help
Live-in care may be worth considering when someone is no longer comfortable or safe during long periods alone, when family care has become unsustainable, or when remaining at home is deeply important. It can support personal care, meals, medication, mobility, companionship, household routines, appointments and reassurance throughout the day.
What live-in care includes
- Personal care and dressing
- Medication prompting and support
- Meals and hydration
- Mobility and transfers
- Companionship and meaningful routines
- Light household support
- Appointments, shopping and community access
- Communication with family and the care manager
What a live-in carer needs
A live-in carer requires a private bedroom, access to a bathroom and access to the kitchen so they can prepare their own food. Families do not need to pay for the carer’s food. The carer also needs protected rest and sleep.
Live-in care is not continuous waking care
A live-in carer is not normally awake and working every minute of the day and night. Where a person requires frequent support overnight, a waking-night carer or additional arrangement may be required. We explain this clearly during assessment.
Price
Live-in care costs £1,350 per week for one person and £1,800 per week for a couple. The assessment is free and Caring Lane does not charge travel fees. The exact arrangement is confirmed after assessment.
Matching within one week
Live-in matching can often be completed within one week. We consider needs, competencies, personality, communication, language, gender preferences, culture, faith and household routines. The family can meet the proposed carer first.
Frequently asked questions
Can couples receive live-in care together?
Yes. Couple live-in care is £1,800 per week, subject to assessment of both people’s needs.
Does the family buy the carer’s food?
No. The carer needs access to the kitchen to prepare their own food.
Is the live-in carer awake all night?
Not normally. Regular overnight waking may require a waking-night service or additional care.
Start with what you have noticed.
Tell us what has changed, what the person wants and what the family is worried may happen next.