Live-in Care: 24-Hour Support at Home
A dedicated care professional living with you around the clock, providing continuous support, companionship, and reassurance without leaving your home.
Last updated:
What is live-in care? Live-in care is a form of home care where a dedicated care professional moves into your home to provide round-the-clock support. It is a genuine alternative to a residential care home, allowing you to remain in familiar surroundings with continuous, one-to-one care.
Live-in care is a genuine alternative to moving into a residential care home. Instead of leaving behind your home, your pets, your garden, and the neighbourhood you know, a trained care professional moves into your home and provides round-the-clock support tailored to your needs. You continue living life on your own terms, with the reassurance that help is always within reach.
At Support Solutions, our live-in carers become a trusted part of your household. They provide everything from personal care and medication management to meal preparation, housekeeping, and companionship. Because they are with you throughout the day and night, live-in care is particularly suited to people with higher care needs, those at risk of falls, or anyone who would benefit from having someone on hand at all times. It is also a popular choice for couples who want to remain together at home.
We take the matching process seriously. Our care managers consider personality, interests, lifestyle, and care requirements to pair you with a live-in carer who is genuinely compatible. Live-in carers typically work a two-week rotation, with a second carer covering their rest period, so you always have consistent, familiar support. Every live-in carer receives specialist training and is supported by a local care manager who visits regularly to ensure everything is going well.
What's Included in Our Live-in Care
Who Is Live-in Care For?
Live-in care is ideal for anyone who needs substantial daily support but wants to remain in their own home. It is particularly well-suited to people living with dementia, those recovering from a stroke or major surgery, individuals with complex medical needs, and couples who wish to stay together. Many families choose live-in care when the frequency of visiting care calls becomes impractical, or when a loved one's needs mean they should not be left alone for extended periods.
Why Choose Support Solutions for Live-in Care?
Carefully Matched Carers
We match live-in carers based on personality, interests, and lifestyle, not just availability. Your comfort matters.
Seamless Rotation
A two-week rotation with a consistent second carer ensures continuity. No strangers, no disruption.
Alternative to Residential Care
Stay in your own home with your own routines, possessions, and pets, with 24-hour professional support.
Local Management Support
A dedicated local care manager oversees your care plan and visits regularly to ensure the highest quality.
How to Get Started with Live-in Care
Contact us for a free home consultation. Your care manager will assess your needs, discuss the live-in care model, and answer all your questions. We then carefully select and match a live-in carer, arrange an introduction before care begins, and create a comprehensive care plan. Once care starts, your care manager checks in regularly and the plan is reviewed to adapt to changing needs.
Get in Touch
Call us or complete our enquiry form and we'll discuss your care needs.
Free Consultation
A care manager visits to understand requirements and build a personalised plan.
Care Begins
Your matched care team starts delivering support, with regular reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions About Live-in Care
- What is the difference between live-in care and a care home?
- With live-in care, a professional carer moves into your home to provide one-to-one support. You stay in familiar surroundings with your belongings, pets, and routines. In a care home, you move into a shared residential facility. Live-in care offers a personalised, private alternative with dedicated attention.
- Does a live-in carer get time off?
- Yes. Live-in carers typically work a two-week rotation and are entitled to a daily two-hour break. During their rest period, a second familiar carer takes over so your care continues without interruption.
- What does a live-in carer need in my home?
- Your live-in carer will need their own bedroom (it does not need to be large) with a bed, storage space, and access to bathroom facilities. They will share your living spaces and kitchen as part of the household.
- Can live-in care support couples?
- Absolutely. Live-in care is an excellent option for couples, even if they have different care needs. One carer can support both partners, or we can arrange additional support if needed. It allows couples to stay together at home.
- How much does live-in care cost compared to a care home?
- Live-in care is often comparable in cost to a good-quality care home, and can be more affordable for couples since one carer supports both partners. We provide a transparent quote after your free consultation and can help you explore funding options.
- Can a live-in carer provide night-time support?
- Yes. Live-in carers provide support throughout the night, whether that is a reassuring presence, assistance with toileting, repositioning, or responding to any needs that arise. For clients requiring frequent active support overnight, we can arrange a waking night carer.