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 Southport. 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.
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, 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.
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.
Elder provides personalised home care services, including live-in, respite and visiting care. Every care plan is fully tailored to the individual's specific requirements, ensuring personalised support for your loved one.
For more information, speak to one of our care advisors.
Ready to explore personalised home care for your loved one in Southport?
Our expert team is ready to guide you.
Barnet
8 years
Leonila is very calm and caring. She is very flexible and communicates well.
Gwynedd
8 years
Idah was excellent and provided the service we required under difficult circumst...
Wigan
29 years
Sia was an angel as far as my mum was concerned, who can sometimes be challengin...
Lewisham
9 years
Bernadette was conscientious, calm, and a good companion.
Greenwich
9 years
Carmen is an extremely helpful carer. She understood my husbands needs and looke...
Bath and North East Somerset
7 years
Dinuta was so good with mum - very calm and caring and capable
Leeds
7 years
Monica has been providing excellent care for Mum since August and has exceeded o...
Manchester
39 years
Margaret is like one of the family. She is lovely and gentle, modest and practic...
Westmorland and Furness
9 years
Aleksandra was a great holiday replacement for our existing long-term carer. She...
North East Derbyshire
10 years
Pauline is great. We got off to a shaky start until we discussed in more detail ...
Knowsley
25 years
Sardia has quickly established herself in my mother's life as a kind, warm and p...
City of Edinburgh
24 years
Nomirode was a lovely person, very helpful and caring. We appreciated his help ...
Sheffield
13 years
Glory has exceeded our expectations providing a high standard of care for mum wh...
Swindon
13 years
Kate is a very kind and very considerate person, she is always willing to do, a...
Charnwood
21 years
Charity was an outstanding carer for our mother over two years, often going abov...
Bexley
5 years
Very gentle and patient
Sheffield
18 years
Marie-France has been an excellent carer. She has looked after my 93 year old Mo...
Bristol, City of
5 years
Carrie is a delightful young lady,very kind,intelligent,patient and attentive.-q...
Walsall
10 years
Achaima is very kind and thoughtful and my mum was very happy to be looked after...
Forest of Dean
35 years
Enthusiastic and friendly. Seemed to put mum at ease straight away.