Live life your way with live-in care
We’ll connect you with experienced self-employed carers, and ensure you have the tools and support you need to take back control of later life.
More Value
On average, services facilitated by Elder are 35% cheaper than traditional alternatives.
More control
Whenever and however you need it, you set the scope of your service.
More choice
Pick your favourite self-employed carer from personalised matches.
More support
Use our platform to plan and manage care from anywhere, and chat to 5* rated support teams.
Our services
Live-in care
Long-term 24-hour support
- A carer lives in the home to provide round-the-clock support
- Suitable for people living with conditions like dementia, reduced mobility, etc.
- For long-term care needs
Respite care
Temporary 24-hour support
- A carer moves in for a few days to provide round-the-clock support
- Suitable to cover for a main caregiver or for a temporary increase in care needs
- Minimum duration of 3 days
Visiting care
Flexible home visits
- Book as many hours as you need for help in the comfort of your home
- Support with everyday tasks like grooming, walks, cooking, etc.
- From as little as 1 hour per week
The benefits of live-in care
Why 9 out of 10 elderly people would prefer to be cared for in their own home.
Personalised care
Live-in care means a focus solely on your loved one: care tailored to their unique needs and wants, from a familiar face, 7 days a week.
Better life quality
Care at home allows the elderly to preserve their independence, routines and friendships. 97% of people receiving it say it’s improved their quality of life.
Lower health risks
Moving to a care home often causes anxiety, whilst the unfamiliar location is proven to increase the chance of life-changing falls by 50%.
3 easy steps to organise care
Share
your care request
Tell us what you’re looking for using our simple request form, and build your care profile to give us a complete picture of the care that’s needed.
Select
the right carer
You’ll start receiving profiles of your uniquely matched carers in 24 hours. Chat online to carers you’d like to know better, or arrange a phone or video call.
Prepare
for care
Use MyElder to communicate with your chosen carer and the Elder support team, manage your care schedule, and set up secure payment.
FAQs
Still have questions?
0333 920 3648Live-in care with Elder starts from £1,150 per week. The exact cost will depend on your loved one’s specific care needs. To get a personalised quote for live-in care, call our care advisors.
With an Elder live-in carer, a wide range of tasks are included to support your loved one's wellbeing and daily routine. These tasks cover:
- Personal support: Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and continence care.
- Health management: Support with medication prompting and administration, along with mobility assistance.
- Home management: Planning and preparing meals, light housework, and caring for pets.
- Social engagement: Providing companionship, encouraging hobbies, managing errands, and accompanying to appointments and social outings.
It’s important to know that our carers are not equipped to perform complex medical procedures like Stoma care, PEG care, or wound care, as these require a registered nurse.
Yes, absolutely! Elder's live-in care is a quality and often cheaper alternative to a care home. Residential care frequently involves extra fees beyond the headline price, and can become especially costly for couples who typically need to pay for two separate rooms.
Your loved one remains in their familiar home, preserving their routine and freedom. With dedicated one-to-one support, they gain better value and greater peace of mind compared to the less individualised approach of residential care.
Thanks to Elder's nationwide network of self-employed carers, live-in care in can often be arranged within 24 hours. For urgent situations, we've even successfully matched families with a suitable carer on the very same day.
Elder provides personalised home care services, including live-in, respite and visiting care. Every care plan is fully tailored to the individual's specific requirements, ensuring personalised support for your loved one.
For more information, speak to one of our care advisors.
