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 Skelton. 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 3648Elder's live-in care service starts from £1,150 per week. The cost will depend on what your loved one needs support with. For 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, 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.
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.
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 Skelton?
Our expert team is ready to guide you.
West Northamptonshire
5 years
Shammy is a very easy going cheerful person with alot of patience, who engaged w...
Hillingdon
32 years
Annie was incredibly professional and intuitive, understanding and managing my M...
Cotswold
13 years
Very pleasant and chatty.
New Forest
18 years
Jean was always very respectful when she talked about my sister and seemed to sh...
Mid Suffolk
22 years
Temo is compassionate, capable and highly intuitive. She communicates clearly a...
Nottingham
22 years
Tamara was wonderful with my mother, nothing seemed too much for. She spoke kin...
Barnet
8 years
She's a good all-round carer, and very patient and understanding.
Glasgow City
18 years
Magreth is so caring and obviously loves being a carer. She is a joy to have ar...
Leeds
19 years
Joyce has settled into my parents’ home providing support to my mother whenever ...
South Holland
6 years
Magdalena works well with mum and my sister she has settled into family with eas...
Cheshire West and Chester
18 years
Eunice has shown great compassion to my wife and is very professional. She has a...
East Riding of Yorkshire
38 years
Louise is our first carer from Elders .She is a lovely lady and we hope that she...
Kingston upon Hull, City of
19 years
Kellen was a live in Carer for my Mum Jean for approximately 15 months. We found...
Lewisham
10 years
Jagoda has been a great asset to our family in giving us peace of mind as she is...
Dumfries and Galloway
9 years
Arlene came as respite carer for my father and hit the ground running. She had ...
Ealing
14 years
Sahra is beautiful inside and out. She was a companion to my 91 year old father....
Derby
6 years
Lisa is such a lovely warm person that e immediately felt comfortable with her. ...
Blaby
17 years
Faith has been a star - she has exactly the right temperament to look after an e...
Bolton
45 years
Lorraine was so caring,she encouraged my friend all the time. She had her up &...
West Northamptonshire
23 years
I didn't get to meet Matshidiso but I spoke to her on the phone and via Whatsapp...