Live-in care

How to know what care you need

If you’re not sure where to start to get the right care in place, you can ask your local authority for help. Whatever your financial situation, the Adult Social Care team can help you to understand what type of care is the best fit for you.

Find out what care you need

How live-in care can help
The cost of live-in care
Finding live-in care

What is live-in care?

Live-in care involves having a full-time carer move into your home. In addition to supporting your care needs and offering companionship, they can also help with domestic tasks such as cleaning and clothes washing.

Is live-in care right for me?

If you need support throughout the day and night but don’t want to move into a care home, live-in care could be a good option for you. So long as you have a spare bedroom, a trained carer can come to live with you to be on hand for round-the-clock care.

If you’re looking more for domestic help around the home and you don’t need someone trained in personal care, a ‘live-in Personal Assistant’ could be a more affordable option
How much does live-in care cost?

Live-in care fees vary depending on the provider, complexity of your care needs, your location and whether the care is for a single person or a couple. Costs usually start from around £900 per week but can exceed £1500 per week. These costs are often comparable to a residential care home, although live-in care is typically slightly more expensive.

Depending on your financial circumstances your local authority may contribute towards this cost, although it is uncommon for them to meet the full cost of live-in care if a lower cost alternative, such as a care home, would meet your needs.

If you are struggling to meet the cost of live-in care and are a homeowner, then you may wish to complete our Care Costs Calculator to explore whether using the value of your home to meet the cost is an option.
Where can I find live-in care?

You may wish to search directories provided by the care regulator in your country.

England – Care Quality Commission (CQC)
Wales – Care Inspectorate Wales
Scotland – Care Inspectorate
Northern Ireland – Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA)

Alternatively, you may wish to visit the websites for Elder or Care Choices. More information about their services are provided below.

Care Concierge

If you would like some expert advice on finding a new care provider, resolving a dispute or exploring funding options then you might benefit from talking with our Care Concierge team.