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 Felixstowe. 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 3648You can expect to pay for live-in care with Elder starting from £1,150 per week. This rate is then adjusted based on the specific level of care your loved one needs. For an accurate expectation of costs, please contact our care advisors.
An Elder live-in carer performs a wide range of daily tasks tailored to your loved one's needs, including:
Please note, our carers do not provide complex medical procedures (e.g. Stoma care, PEG care and wound care) that require a registered nurse.
Yes, home care is often a good and preferred alternative to a care home. It’s generally more cost-effective, as residential care often involves extra fees and can be more expensive for couples. Opting for home care allows your loved one to remain comfortably in their own home. They receive dedicated one-to-one support, ensuring greater peace of mind compared to less personalised group care settings.
Starting Elder's live-in care can happen very rapidly. Thanks to our nationwide pool of self-employed carers, it's often possible to commence support within 24 hours. For urgent cases, we've proudly facilitated matches and begun care on the very same day.
From Elder, you'll find a broad scope of home care assistance, including:
All this assistance is tailored to your loved one's individual needs, ensuring they receive the exact support they require in the comfort of their own home.
Ready to explore personalised home care for your loved one in Felixstowe?
Our expert team is ready to guide you.
Greenwich
25 years
Tricia is a very competent carer. Always cheerful and smiling. She copes extreme...
Lewisham
6 years
Flo is an exceptional carer. She has a ‘can do’ attitude and a sunny personality...
East Renfrewshire
15 years
Leila was an exceptional carer, she looked after my mother most attentively, the...
Wiltshire
10 years
Biljana is a very nice, positive person to have around the house, and she got on...
Lambeth
7 years
Lydia came to look after mother whilst Isatu had a break, she immediately took c...
Manchester
1 years
Princessa was kind, caring and thoughtful. She quickly understood the needs of M...
Lewisham
9 years
Bernadette was conscientious, calm, and a good companion.
Aberdeen City
24 years
Michael came at short notice and was an immediate help.
Wakefield
23 years
Jonathan , was the perfect person to take care of our Dad , he was very understa...
Kirklees
6 years
Sylviah has been looking after mum and dad for 6 months now, I don’t know what w...
Birmingham
7 years
Mahrukh was a joy to have care for my mother, happy, caring, loving and gentle ....
West Northamptonshire
14 years
Her experience with dementia was good. For her 1st week Maria settle in very wel...
Dartford
15 years
Jane came at very short notice because of an emergency in the family of my fathe...
Enfield
69 years
Beatrice is a lovely lady kind friendly and looked after my dad amazing Beatrice...
Birmingham
27 years
Alice stepped in for a short time and hit the house like a tornado (in a good wa...
Haringey
7 years
Ingrid is amazing, she’s so patient & understanding of my mum & dads unique need...
Doncaster
22 years
Scholastica was very caring towards my Mother and we felt comfortable that, with...
Kingston upon Thames
20 years
Trudie came to us for a month over Christmas at short notice when our planned ca...
West Berkshire
15 years
Francis was an excellent respite carer for my Dad when his main carer went on a ...
Peterborough
7 years
Katarina is currently caring for our mum and within 24 hours had demonstrated he...