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 Adlington. 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 3648The price of live-in care with Elder typically begins at £1,150 per week. The precise cost is always tailored to the individual, depending on their specific care needs and the level of support required. For a personalised and accurate pricing plan, please speak with our dedicated care advisors.
Elder's live-in carers offer dedicated support to ensure your loved one's comfort, safety, and well-being at home. Their comprehensive assistance typically includes:
It's important to understand that our carers do not perform complex medical procedures, such as Stoma care, PEG care, or wound care, which require a registered nurse.
Yes, for many seniors, home care is a preferable choice over residential care. It's often more cost-effective, avoiding extra fees common in residential care and saving money for couples. Your loved one stays in their familiar surroundings, maintaining routine and freedom, while receiving dedicated one-to-one support for better value and greater peace of mind.
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 Adlington?
Our expert team is ready to guide you.
Barnsley
20 years
Sibo is very caring and ensures all tasks are done
Ealing
12 years
Sahra has been brilliant looking after my mother-in-law
Birmingham
21 years
Wow! what an amazing lady. This was the first time we'd had to employ a carer fo...
Leeds
21 years
Elphas is a deeply lovely man who looked after Dad with care, compassion and utt...
Kingston upon Thames
25 years
Ana continues to provide exceptional care.
Brent
12 years
I am writing this be cause the person Patricia is caring for is not able to do s...
Birmingham
12 years
BB has become a permanent fixture looking after Dad over nearly 2 years and know...
Inverclyde
18 years
Kathleen came along at a point where our family really needed support. She was f...
Croydon
9 years
Everything abot Ioana is fantastic. The care she provides is second to none. I...
Bromley
14 years
Meg is a very considerate and calm carer. She is professional, helpful, knowledg...
Hertsmere
15 years
Phil was kind, reassuring and always helpful. We both enjoyed his company.
Rutland
15 years
An excellent carer with great organisational and cooking skills. She looked aft...
Brighton and Hove
8 years
Mum would Recommend Andrea as a good carer, good companionship
Greenwich
11 years
Esther came to care for mum at short notice when the current carer had to leave ...
Wandsworth
9 years
Ewa has a lovely nature . She was very kind to my mother
Glasgow City
24 years
Lovely, warm, smiley, gentle, kind as well as very good at the practical side of...
Derby
11 years
Olivia was the perfect carer for mum, kind, patient and very knowledgeable. S...
Middlesbrough
22 years
Merida is a fantastic carer. She supports my brother who has young onset Alzheim...
Birmingham
13 years
Susanna came in at a difficult time and just got on with it as if she had been t...
Bury
24 years
Agatha is amazing! She’s a great companion, a calming presence and very able in ...