Live-in care that keeps you home
A dedicated carer living in your home, providing continuous, familiar support, so you or your loved one never has to move. The closest alternative to a care home, without leaving the place you love.
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Five clear levels, with starting prices shown for each.
Why families choose live-in care
For many people, live-in care is not just an alternative to a care home, it's a better choice. Here's why.
Stay in your own home
No packing up, no unfamiliar room, no leaving behind the home where you raised your family. Your memories, your garden, your neighbours, all stay with you.
One-to-one support, always
In a care home, staff share their time between many residents. With live-in care, one dedicated carer focuses entirely on you or your loved one, every moment of every day.
Familiar faces, real relationships
Your carer gets to know your routines, your preferences, your sense of humour. It's not just care, it's companionship. Many of our clients tell us their carer becomes like family.
Often more affordable than expected
For couples especially, one live-in carer at home can cost significantly less than two places in a residential care home. And for a single person, it's often comparable, with far more personal attention.
Your routine, your rules
Get up when you want, eat what you like, watch your programmes. No fixed meal times, no shared lounges unless you choose them. Live-in care wraps around your life, not the other way round.
Continuous overnight reassurance
Unlike visiting care that ends at bedtime, a live-in carer is there through the night. If you need help at 2am, someone is already in the home.
The maths for couples
Two good care home places in Berkshire can easily exceed £1,500 per week combined. One live-in carer supporting both of you at home? Often significantly less, and you stay together, in the home you've shared.
Use our cost guide below to see which level matches your needs, then speak to us for a honest, personalised comparison.
Cost transparency
Live-in care levels explained
Every person's needs are different. We've broken down our live-in care into five clear levels with starting prices shown below. For a fully personalised quote, select your level and share your details.
How does this compare to a care home?
For a single person, live-in care is often comparable in cost to a good residential care home, but you stay in your own home, keep your routines, and receive one-to-one attention. For couples, live-in care is almost always significantly cheaper than paying for two care home places. Use the tool above to find which level matches your needs, then speak to us for a honest comparison tailored to your situation.
Live-in care for an elderly couple
If you're caring for a partner, or both of you need support, live-in care is often the most practical and affordable choice.
- One carer supports both of you, shared meals, shared routines
- Significantly cheaper than two care home places
- You stay together in the home you've built together
- Support adapts as each person's needs change independently
- No separation anxiety, no different visiting schedules
Frequently asked questions
How does live-in care work?
A dedicated carer lives in your home, providing continuous support throughout the day and overnight reassurance. They have their own bedroom and breaks, and become a familiar, trusted presence. It's the closest alternative to moving into a care home, but you stay in the home you love.
Is live-in care suitable for couples?
Yes, and it's often the strongest financial choice. Two care home places can cost significantly more than a single live-in carer supporting both of you at home. One carer can support a couple with shared routines and separate personal care needs.
What does a live-in carer cost compared to a care home?
Live-in care is often comparable to or less than a good care home, especially for couples, where you'd otherwise pay for two places. We'll talk you through the costs honestly and help you understand what funding might be available. Request a callback for a personalised estimate.
Can a live-in carer manage complex needs?
Yes. Our live-in carers are trained through our own academy to support dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, mobility needs and end-of-life care. If your needs change, we review the care plan and adjust the support, you don't start again with a stranger.
Does the carer get time off?
Yes. Live-in carers have scheduled breaks and rest periods, and we arrange cover so your care continues seamlessly. We plan rotas carefully so your loved one always has a familiar, trusted carer present.
Could live-in care be right for your family?
Talk it through with our team. No pressure, no jargon, just honest advice about your options.