What is live-in care?

Live-in care offers a flexible and personalized alternative to residential care, allowing individuals to remain in their own homes while receiving the support they need from a professional carer. The carer is available around the clock, although they typically have designated rest periods and breaks.

Residential or live-in care?

The decision to move into a residential nursing home or assisted living facility can be a difficult one, and at Hope Homecare we believe that our clients should have the option to remain at home.

Contrary to what you would expect, live-in care can be more cost-effective than residential care facilities, providing comprehensive support without the need to sell your house or relocate. If you own your own house you can also look at equity release as a way of paying for your live-in care support costs.

Live-in care is often considered superior to residential care because it provides one-to-one support in the comfort of your own home. This approach allows for tailored care plans that address specific needs and preferences, promoting independence and dignity.

Staying in a familiar environment helps maintain routines and reduces the stress associated with moving to a new place. Additionally, live-in carers offer companionship and emotional support, fostering a sense of security and well-being. Unlike residential care, which can be more expensive and less personalised, live-in care ensures continuous, dedicated attention, making it a cost-effective and compassionate choice for many families.

Benefits of Live-in Care

Live-in care is about more than just providing basic support. Experienced caregivers also offer companionship and socialisation, helping to prevent the isolation and loneliness that can often come with aging or disability.

Live-in carers can also help clients maintain their hobbies and interests, assist with errands and appointments, and provide transportation to social events and outings.

Additionally, live-in care can provide peace of mind for both the patient and their family members. With a caregiver present at all times, patients can feel secure and safe in their own homes, and families can have the assurance that their loved ones are being well cared for.

At Hope Homecare we are committed to exceptional levels of Live-in care

At Hope Homecare, we carefully match each client with the right live-in caregiver to ensure compatibility and a positive caregiving experience. Our caregivers are thoroughly screened and undergo extensive training to ensure that they are equipped to provide the highest level of care.

As live-in care is a completely different level of commitment from ad-hoc care, it is important that we find a personality match as well as a professional care skills match. So we often shortlist a number of carers and arrange ‘get to know you’ sessions to see how well the carer and client get on. We also take your preferences into account such as male or female, energetic or calm and fun or more serious. Whatever it takes we focus on getting a great match for our clients to ensure they can live alongside the carer they select and enjoy their company.

If you or a loved one are considering live-in care, contact us for an informal chat about what’s involved or to gain an idea of the cost of live-in care support.