Find a qualified carer to support your loved one.
Choose from a list of personalised matches and speak to them before you make a decision.
Matched to your loved one's care needs, hobbies and interests
Access to our care advisors, family support specialists and clinical team
No deposit, hidden fees or surcharges. Two-week trial period
Competitive or cheaper rates than care homes
Long-term 24-hour support
Temporary 24-hour support
Flexible home visits
We believe there’s nowhere better than the comfort of your loved one's home. That's why, at Elder, we're dedicated to providing the best live-in care in Shenley. Powered by industry-leading teams and technology, we deliver unique benefits:
Personal care
e.g. help with washing, toileting, and prompting medication
Dressing and grooming
e.g. shaving and hairstyling
Meal preparation
e.g. cooking meals to dietary requirements and tastes
Light housekeeping
e.g. vacuuming, keeping surfaces clean and doing laundry
Running errands
e.g. going to the shops or picking up prescriptions
Companionship
e.g. providing company and encouraging hobbies and interests
Pet care
e.g. feeding and exercising pets
Mobility support
e.g. encouraging gentle and suitable exercise
Light gardening
e.g. watering flowers and keeping pathways clear
Admin support
e.g. keeping on top of post, paperwork, and appointments
Medication prompting
e.g. ensuring medication is taken correctly
Ventilation and oxygen support
e.g. BiPAP or CPAP Support
Specialist drug administration
Including Controlled Drug Administration, Covert Medication Administration,
Glucose readings via finger pricks, Injections, Pessaries, Enemas, Suppositories
Stoma care
PEG care
Wound care
Arranging home care with Elder involves a clear and supportive process, typically completed in three simple steps:
Speak with Elder's specialist care advisors or use our request form to clearly outline your loved one's needs.
You’ll receive profiles of suitable self-employed carers within 24 hours. Chat to them online or arrange a phone or video call, before choosing who you like best.
Once a carer is matched with your loved one, use your MyElder account to chat with them and the Elder team, manage your schedule and care information, and find respite cover if you need it.
At Elder, we make it easy to find a compassionate live-in carer. Get to know one of our local care professionals listed below.
Find your ideal carer
We have connected over 5000 families to carers so far.
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.
An Elder live-in carer's daily duties encompass tailored support for all aspects of personal and home life. This typically involves:
Please note, complex medical procedures like Stoma care, PEG care, or wound care are not covered, as these require a registered nurse.
Yes, live-in care is an excellent and often more cost-effective alternative to a care home. Care homes frequently involve extra fees beyond the headline price, making live-in care a cheaper option, especially for couples who avoid paying for two separate rooms. Unlike care homes, live-in care means a focus solely on your loved one. This allows them to remain comfortably in their own home, receiving dedicated one-to-one support for better value and greater peace of mind than less individualised residential care.
Yes, Elder can arrange home care quickly. Our efficient technology and broad network of self-employed carers mean we can frequently arrange live-in care within 24 hours. In situations requiring immediate support, we've managed to match families with a carer on the same day.
You can find the following home care services with Elder:
All our services are carefully designed to meet the individual’s specific requirements, ensuring personalised support for your loved one.
Ready to explore personalised home care for your loved one in Shenley?
Our expert team is ready to guide you.
Central Bedfordshire
35 years
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Barking and Dagenham
22 years
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Greenwich
8 years
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Coventry
16 years
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Stockton-on-Tees
12 years
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Wiltshire
9 years
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Liverpool
12 years
Naa is a lovely caring person with a good work ethic and is very skilled in her ...
Highland
9 years
Erin did a great job caring for mum. Erin kept mum in good spirits and tended to...
Bedford
10 years
I didn't meet May for long but she seemed to have got on well with my Mum over t...
Eastbourne
19 years
Mary is very considerate in attending to the needs of our family member. Her com...
Tameside
26 years
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East Devon
8 years
Bonnie is a very gentle and compassionate young lady. She was very understanding...
Greenwich
8 years
Charles was very attentive and caring. Dad enjoyed having him as his carer so al...
Southwark
23 years
Our aunt’s experience with Elder could not have been better. All was set up and...
Reading
4 years
Mariam was everything we hoped for when we looked for a live in carer. From the ...
Powys
7 years
she looked after my parents exceptionally well.
Leeds
20 years
Pricilla has been amazing with my parents so far. She is lovely. She is very kin...
Lambeth
17 years
Jeannine is an exceptional carer. She fitted in really quickly to our routine an...
East Devon
8 years
Ann was lovely! Cared for Pauline beautifully, very respectful, empathic, effici...