Overnight & live-in
Live-in Care
A dedicated carer living in your home, providing one-to-one support around the clock.
What this is
Live-in care means a carer stays in your home, providing support throughout the day and being on hand overnight.
It can be an alternative to moving into a care home, allowing you to remain with your belongings, pets and in your own community.
Who might benefit
- People who need regular support throughout the day and reassurance overnight
- Couples who wish to remain living together with support for one or both
- People who want to avoid moving away from their home and community
How we help
- We carefully match a carer to your household, routine and personality
- A suitable room is agreed for the carer, with rest breaks built into the arrangement
- We plan cover for carer time off, so support continues without a gap
- Our office stays in contact to check the arrangement is working well for everyone
How care starts
- A detailed conversation about your home, routine and care needs
- A home visit to check suitability and agree practical arrangements
- Careful carer matching before a start date is confirmed
Your assessment
- We assess the home for suitability, including a room for the live-in carer
- We discuss needs across day and night to understand the full picture
- We agree how carer breaks and cover will be managed
- Plans are reviewed regularly to reflect any change in needs
Family involvement
- Family can be involved in agreeing the arrangement and reviewing how it is working
- We keep communication open so family feel confident about day-to-day life at home
Common questions
Where does the live-in carer sleep?
A private room is agreed as part of the arrangement, along with reasonable rest breaks during the day.
Is live-in care the same as 24-hour care?
They are related but different — live-in care involves one carer living in, with planned breaks, while 24-hour care typically uses a rota of carers including waking nights for higher support needs.
What happens when the live-in carer needs time off?
We plan cover in advance so support continues smoothly during any carer absence.
Can live-in care support two people, such as a couple?
In many cases yes, subject to assessment of both people's needs and the practicalities of the home.
Talk to us about care
Call us on 01902 275780 or send a request — our office team will talk things through with you.