Stay at home, with someone there around the clock
Live-in care means a dedicated carer moves into your loved one's home and supports them day and night. It is a genuine alternative to a care home, and for most people, a better one.
What to expect
One carer. Their home. Round-the-clock support.
A live-in carer moves into your loved one's home and becomes part of their daily life. They are there when your loved one wakes up, there to help through the day, and there at night if anything is needed.
This is not a rota of different faces. We match your loved one with a dedicated carer, chosen for compatibility as well as experience, and back them up with a small, consistent team. The people caring for your loved one are people they know.
Care is shaped around how your loved one already lives: their routine, their preferences, their home. The only thing that changes is that they have someone with them.
24-hour support
Day and night, in their own home.
Dedicated carer
Matched carefully, not whoever is available.
Family app
Relatives see care notes and medication records after every shift.
The evidence
Most people want to stay at home. The research supports it.
Choosing between live-in care and a care home is one of the hardest decisions a family makes. These figures come from independent research and are worth knowing before you decide.
of people say they would prefer to stay in their own home as they age
slower rate of cognitive decline for people with dementia who remain in familiar surroundings, compared with residential care
fewer falls for live-in care clients compared to those in residential settings
Sources: PSSRU "Better at Home" study; Age UK.
Live-in care is not the compromise. For most people, it is the better outcome.
What live-in care covers
Live-in care covers the full range of daily needs, practical, personal, and clinical. Every care plan is built around the individual during a free assessment. We commonly help with:
Personal care
Washing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, done with care and respect.
Medication
Reminders, prompting, or administration as needed. Every shift is recorded.
Meal preparation
Meals and drinks prepared to your loved one's tastes, at times that suit them.
Companionship
Real time together, not just task completion. Conversation, getting outside, activities they enjoy.
Domestic support
Light housekeeping, laundry, tidying. Keeping the home comfortable and safe.
Getting out and about
Accompanying to GP appointments, shopping, or social activities. Our carers are fully insured to drive clients, at 50p per mile.
Night-time support
Someone present through the night, whether that means sleeping nearby or providing active support.
Return from hospital
Coordinated support on the day of discharge, often beginning the same day.
Pet care
Feeding and caring for your loved one's pet as part of daily life.
The same carer, not a different face each week
We take the matching process seriously. Before care starts, we discuss your loved one's personality, interests, routines, and preferences. We match on those things, not just on availability.
Once care begins, you will have a dedicated carer and a small backup team. The same people, consistently. That consistency is the foundation for the kind of trust that makes live-in care genuinely comfortable rather than just functional.
Transparent pricing
No hidden fees. No surprises.
| Item | Rate |
|---|---|
| Per day | £235.00 |
| Per week (7 days) | £1,645.00 |
| Weekly food allowance | £40.00 |
| Break cover, weekday (2 hrs) | £66.00 |
| Break cover, weekend (2 hrs) | £68.00 |
The food allowance covers your carer's meals. Your carer will also need their own bedroom. There are no other hidden costs.
Live-in carers are entitled to a daily 2-hour break. If additional cover is needed during this time, the break cover rate applies. In many cases it is not required, we will discuss this at assessment.
Bank holidays: double day rate applies.
Care home cost comparison to go here. Update to the current West Midlands care home average (approx. £1,250+/week on 2025–26 data) with a LaingBuisson citation before launch.
Your free assessment confirms the exact weekly cost in writing before anything starts.
Your family sees every shift, from anywhere
We use a family app that gives relatives real-time visibility of care notes, medication records, and shift summaries, updated after every shift, accessible from anywhere.
Whether you live nearby or overseas, you do not have to wait for a phone call to know how your loved one is doing. The app is free for all family members.
Getting started
Three steps to live-in care
Call us
Tell us what is happening. We will listen, explain how live-in care works, and give you an honest view of whether it is the right option for your loved one.
Free home assessment
We visit your loved one at home to understand their needs, their routine, and what matters to them. You receive a written care plan and full cost breakdown before anything starts.
Care begins
We introduce your loved one to their dedicated carer before the first day. Care starts at a time that suits the family, and we stay closely involved as needs change.
Start with a free conversation
No cost, no commitment. Call us or book an assessment and we will give you a clear, honest picture of how we can help.