Your Own Home
Remain in familiar surroundings with your belongings, memories, and community.
Live-In Care at Home
Professional 24-hour care enabling your loved one to live safely and comfortably in their own home, with dedicated support from our trained live-in carers across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and nationwide.
- Stay in Your Own Home
- 24/7 Dedicated Carer
- One-to-One Personal Care
Trusted by families across the UK
88%
Seniors prefer staying home
1/3
Fewer falls at home
£1,200-£1,500
Weekly cost (single person)
24/7
Continuous care and support
What is Live-In Care?
Live-in care is a home care service where a professional carer moves into your home to provide 24-hour support and assistance. Unlike visiting care where carers come for short periods, a live-in carer lives with you, providing companionship, personal care, and practical support throughout the day and night.
This enables you to remain in your own home safely and comfortably, maintaining independence, familiar routines, and connections to your community. Research shows that 88% of seniors prefer staying at home rather than moving to a care home, and live-in care makes this possible even with significant care needs.
For many families, live-in care offers the best of both worlds:
- A professional carer lives in your home full-time
- Available around the clock for support and reassurance
- One-to-one personalised care tailored to your needs
- Remain in familiar surroundings with your belongings
- Maintain independence, routines, and social connections
- Keep beloved pets with help from your carer
The security of having professional support available at all times, combined with the comfort and familiarity of home. Whether for elderly care, dementia support, or recovery after hospital, live-in care provides a genuine alternative to residential care.
Dedicated Carer
One-to-one care from a trained professional who understands your needs.
24-Hour Support
Help available day and night, with reassurance for overnight needs.
Companionship
More than care—a friendly presence for conversation and company.
How Does Live-In Care Work?
Arranging live-in care is simpler than you might think. Our experienced team guides you through each step, ensuring a smooth transition to 24-hour support at home.
- 01.
Initial Conversation
Call us or complete our enquiry form. We'll discuss your situation, answer questions, and explain how live-in care could work for you. No obligation, just helpful guidance.
- 02.
Care Assessment
A care coordinator visits to understand needs, preferences, routines, and the home environment. We create a detailed care plan covering all aspects of daily support.
- 03.
Carer Matching
We carefully match a carer based on experience, personality, interests, and your specific requirements. You can meet your carer before care begins.
- 04.
Care Begins
Your live-in carer arrives and settles in. The first few days focus on building rapport, learning routines, and ensuring everyone feels comfortable.
- 05.
Ongoing Support
Regular reviews ensure care remains right. Carers rotate every 1-2 weeks, and our team provides 24/7 support. We adapt as needs change.
Standard setup: 5-10 daysUrgent care: 24-72 hours
What is Included in Live-In Care?
Live-in care provides comprehensive support tailored to individual needs. Your carer helps with daily tasks while promoting independence and dignity.
Personal Care
- Washing and bathing
- Dressing assistance
- Toileting and continence
- Oral hygiene
- Hair care and grooming
Medication Support
- Medication prompts and reminders
- Safe storage management
- Prescription collection
- Liaison with pharmacy
- Monitoring for side effects
Nutrition & Meals
- Meal planning and preparation
- Special dietary requirements
- Hydration monitoring
- Eating assistance
- Grocery shopping
Companionship
- Meaningful conversation
- Hobby support
- Reading and games
- Social activity encouragement
- Emotional support
Household Tasks
- Light housekeeping
- Laundry and ironing
- Bed making
- General tidying
- Pet care assistance
Getting Out & About
- Accompanying to appointments
- Social outings support
- Walking and exercise
- Community activities
- Family visits
Overnight Support
- Nighttime reassurance
- Toilet assistance
- Repositioning support
- Responding to call bells
- Early morning routines
Mobility Support
- Safe transfers
- Walking assistance
- Equipment use
- Falls prevention
- Physiotherapy exercises
Care is tailored to your individual needs and preferences. During your assessment, we discuss exactly
what support you need and create a personalised care plan.
Benefits of Live-In Care vs Care Homes
Research consistently shows live-in care delivers superior outcomes. Remaining at home with dedicated support offers significant advantages over residential care.
88%
of elderly people prefer to stay at home rather than move to a care home
1/3
fewer falls in live-in care compared to residential settings
40-50%
more affordable for couples compared to two care home placements
12-30
months average life expectancy in care homes vs longer at home
| Feature Comparison | Live-in Care | Care Home |
|---|---|---|
| One-to-one dedicated care | Included | Not included |
| Remain in familiar surroundings | Included | Not included |
| Keep beloved pets | Included | Not included |
| Maintain existing routines | Included | Not included |
| Unrestricted family visits | Included | Not included |
| Couples can stay together | Included | Not included |
| Personalised meal choices | Included | Not included |
| Flexible daily schedule | Included | Not included |
| No need to downsize home | Included | Not included |
| Continue community connections | Included | Not included |
Specialist Condition Care
Our live-in carers receive specialist training to support people with a wide range of health conditions. We match carers based on experience with specific conditions.
Dementia & Alzheimer's
Specialist live-in dementia care supporting memory, reducing confusion, and maintaining dignity in familiar home surroundings. Our carers are trained in person-centred dementia approaches.
Stroke Recovery
Supporting recovery and rehabilitation after stroke with assistance for mobility, speech therapy exercises, medication management, and emotional support.
Parkinson's Disease
Understanding the fluctuating needs of Parkinson's with flexible support for mobility, medication timing, tremor management, and maintaining independence.
Palliative & End of Life
Compassionate end of life care enabling people to remain at home surrounded by loved ones, with dignity, comfort, and expert symptom management.
Multiple Sclerosis
Adapting to the varying needs of MS with flexible support for mobility, fatigue management, personal care, and maintaining quality of life.
Learning Disabilities
Person-centred live-in care for adults with learning disabilities, supporting independence, life skills, social activities, and community participation.
We Also Support
- Motor Neurone Disease
- Cancer Care
- Heart Conditions
- Spinal Injuries
- Brain Injuries
- Diabetes
- Arthritis
- COPD
- Huntington's Disease
- Post-Surgery Recovery
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Who Can Benefit from Live-In Care?
Live-in care is suitable for many situations where 24-hour support enables someone to remain safely at home.
Elderly Individuals
Seniors who need daily support but want to remain in their own home with familiar surroundings, routines, and community connections.
Couples
Partners who want to stay together rather than being separated by care home admission. One carer can support both, often at lower cost.
Hospital Discharge
People recovering from hospital stays who need intensive support at home during rehabilitation and recovery.
Complex Care Needs
Those requiring substantial support throughout the day and night that visiting care cannot adequately provide.
Family Carer Respite
Families who have been providing care and need a break, with a live-in carer providing temporary relief.
Care Home Alternative
Anyone considering residential care who would prefer to remain at home with professional 24-hour support.
Not sure if live-in care is right for your situation?
Call us on 01707 707599 for a free, no-obligation conversation about your options.
Our Live-In Carers
The quality of live-in care depends entirely on the quality of the carer. That's why we invest significantly in recruiting, training, and supporting our live-in care team.
Every live-in carer is directly employed by Living Plus not agency staff. This means we control recruitment standards, training quality, and ongoing supervision. You can trust that anyone entering your home has been thoroughly vetted.
Carer matching is crucial for successful live-in care
We take time to understand your loved one's personality, interests, and preferences, then match with a carer who will be a good fit. You can meet your carer before care begins.
How the Rota Works
Live-in carers typically work on a rotation schedule to ensure they remain fresh and focused:
- Carers rotate every 1-2 weeks depending on arrangements
- You'll typically have 2-3 regular carers who you know well
- Seamless handovers ensure continuity of care
- Daily 2-hour break and overnight sleep time for carers
Enhanced DBS Checked
Every live-in carer undergoes enhanced DBS checks with adults barred list verification before joining our team.
Comprehensive Training
All carers complete extensive training including Care Certificate, specialist condition training, and ongoing professional development.
Carefully Matched
We match carers to clients based on experience, personality, interests, and specific care requirements for the best fit.
Compassionate & Dedicated
Our carers are chosen for their genuine care and compassion, building meaningful relationships with clients.
Experienced Professionals
Live-in carers have significant experience in home care, with many specialising in dementia, palliative, or complex care.
Continuously Supervised
Regular supervision, spot checks, and support from our care management team ensures consistent quality.
Live-In Care Costs & Funding
We believe in transparent pricing. Live-in care costs depend on the level of support needed, but are often comparable to or lower than quality residential care.
Standard Live-In Care
Single person
£1,200 - £1,500per week
Comprehensive 24-hour care for individuals with moderate support needs.
- Personal care & hygiene
- Medication support
- Meal preparation
- Companionship
- Light housekeeping
- Accompanying to appointments
Complex / Dementia Care
Higher support needs
£1,600 - £1,800per week
Specialist care for dementia, Parkinson's, or complex health conditions.
- All standard care
- Specialist dementia training
- Behaviour support
- Enhanced monitoring
- Clinical liaison
- Night-time reassurance
Couples Care
Two people, one carer
£1,600 - £1,950per week
One live-in carer supporting both partners in the same home.
- Care for both partners
- Shared living arrangements
- 40-50% savings vs care home
- Couples stay together
- Tailored to both needs
- Flexible support
How Does This Compare to Care Homes?
£1,300 - £2,500
Average care home cost per week
40-50% cheaper
For couples choosing live-in care vs two care home places
With live-in care, you also avoid the need to sell the family home, as property is not included in the means test for home care funding.
Funding Options for Live-In Care
Need help understanding costs and funding options?
Request Free QuoteLocal Authority Funding
Following a care needs assessment, your council may contribute to care costs based on means testing.
Local Authority Funding
Following a care needs assessment, your council may contribute to care costs based on means testing.
Local Authority Funding
Following a care needs assessment, your council may contribute to care costs based on means testing.
Local Authority Funding
Following a care needs assessment, your council may contribute to care costs based on means testing.
Live-In Care Areas We Cover
We provide live-in care services across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and are expanding to Norfolk, Suffolk, and Somerset.
Hertfordshire
- Hatfield
- Welwyn Garden City
- St Albans
- Stevenage
- Potters Bar
- Hitchin
- Letchworth
- +6 more
CQC Good Rated
Cambridgeshire
Now Covering- Peterborough
- Cambridge
- Huntingdon
- Ely
- St Neots
- Wisbech
- St Ives
- March
- +4 more
Norfolk
Expanding Soon- Norwich
- King's Lynn
- Great Yarmouth
- Thetford
- Dereham
- Cromer
- Fakenham
- Downham Market
Suffolk
Expanding Soon- Ipswich
- Bury St Edmunds
- Lowestoft
- Felixstowe
- Newmarket
- Sudbury
- Haverhill
- Stowmarket
Somerset
Expanding Soon- Taunton
- Bath
- Yeovil
- Bridgwater
- Weston-super-Mare
- Glastonbury
- Frome
- Wells
Not Sure If We Cover Your Area?
Contact us to check coverage for your postcode. We're continuously expanding our live-in care services across the UK.
What Families Say About Us
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20 verified reviews
I requested care for my husband after he was discharged from hospital after becoming bedbound, he also had vascular dementia. After my initial phone call, I was visited at home to determine the care needed. We found the office staff to be friendly and helpful always. The carers were polite, kind, and patient, even under the....
Irene J
(Wife of Client)
Carers are absolutely brilliant very efficient caring and nothing is too much trouble for them. I started last year having Living Plus care, I was at a very low point. These carers have helped me tremendously and I would highly recommend this care agency and finally a big thank you to all the carers and managers.
CW
(Client / Service User)
Our mum has been using the service for just under 2 years now and we can not speak highly of the service enough. Carers are always quick to spot any changes, and communication with the carers, management and ourselves is top-notch. She has a set number of carers who have built such a positive rapport with bo.....
JW
(Daughter of Client/Service User)
Our mum has been using the service for just under 2 years now and we can not speak highly of the service enough. Carers are always quick to spot any changes, and communication with the carers, management and ourselves is top-notch. She has a set number of carers who have built such a positive rapport with bo.....
JW
(Daughter of Client/Service User)
Our mum has been using the service for just under 2 years now and we can not speak highly of the service enough. Carers are always quick to spot any changes, and communication with the carers, management and ourselves is top-notch. She has a set number of carers who have built such a positive rapport with bo.....
JW
(Daughter of Client/Service User)
Our mum has been using the service for just under 2 years now and we can not speak highly of the service enough. Carers are always quick to spot any changes, and communication with the carers, management and ourselves is top-notch. She has a set number of carers who have built such a positive rapport with bo.....
JW
(Daughter of Client/Service User)
Our mum has been using the service for just under 2 years now and we can not speak highly of the service enough. Carers are always quick to spot any changes, and communication with the carers, management and ourselves is top-notch. She has a set number of carers who have built such a positive rapport with bo.....
JW
(Daughter of Client/Service User)
OUR PREMIER CARE SERVICES
Flexible visiting care, from occasional support to regular daily visits.
Our carers help with everyday tasks that make the difference between struggling at home and thriving at home.
Personal Care
Dignified support with washing, dressing, bathing, and getting ready for the day. Our carers take their time and respect your priv....
Companionship & Wellbeing
More than just company – our carers build genuine relationships. From shared cups of tea to trips to the shops, we help reduce lon.....
Medication Support
More than just company – our carers build genuine relationships. From shared cups of tea to trips to the shops, we help reduce lon.....
Dementia Care at Home
Calm, consistent support from carers who understand dementia. We focus on maintaining routines, reducing anxiety, and h...
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Live-In Care
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