Home care in Carnforth
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.
Choose your carer
Matched to your loved one's care needs, hobbies and interests
Support for you
Access to our care advisors, family support specialists and clinical team
Transparent care
No deposit, hidden fees or surcharges. Two-week trial period
Cost-effective
Competitive or cheaper rates than care homes
Which types of care does Elder provide in Carnforth?
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
Why choose Elder for live-in care in Carnforth?
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 Carnforth. Powered by industry-leading teams and technology, we deliver unique benefits:
Love-Your-Carer Guarantee
We handpick top carers in Carnforth tailored to your loved one’s unique needs. You connect directly with them, so you stay in control and choose the perfect match. With our personalised approach, 9 out of 10 families find the right carer the first time.
Save up to £500/week
Enjoy a clear, transparent pricing structure, starting from £1,150 per week and up to £500 cheaper than traditional care agencies. With no deposits or hidden fees, only travel costs are extra, and quoted upfront.
Stay home, stay independent
Enable your loved one to remain comfortably in their own home in Carnforth, preserving their familiar habits, routines, and hobbies. This significantly lowers common issues like anxiety, confusion, and the chance of falls often associated with moving to a care home.
Focus on family
Our trusted 24-hour support means you can fully return to being the son or daughter, not the carer. Unlike care homes, you gain unrestricted family time – exactly as it should be.
Flexible from day one
Elder's service is designed to seamlessly fit your loved one’s schedule around life events. Our online care portal makes it easy for families to collaboratively manage care from anywhere, ensuring adaptability.
Support every step of the way
You're never alone on this care journey. A dedicated family support specialist and clinical team are available by phone 7 days a week, complemented by hundreds of helpful articles on our blog.
Which tasks can live-in carers support with?
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
How can I arrange home care with Elder?
Arranging home care with Elder involves a clear and supportive process, typically completed in three simple steps:
Tell us what you need
Speak with Elder's specialist care advisors or use our request form to clearly outline your loved one's needs.
Choose your carer
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.
Manage care
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.
Our live-in carers
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.
FAQs
Still have questions?
0333 920 3648Elder's live-in care service starts from £1,150 per week. This rate adjusts based on the individual needs of your loved one. To discuss their requirements and receive a personalised quote, please contact 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 a variety of home care options, including live-in, respite and visiting care.
Each option is entirely adaptable, with every care plan meticulously tailored to your loved one's specific requirements for truly personalised support.
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