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 St Helens. 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 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, for many, Elder's live-in care can be a significantly better choice than a care home. It allows your loved one to stay in their own home, maintaining their routine and freedom while receiving dedicated one-to-one support. It's also often more cost-effective, as care homes frequently have extra fees and can be more expensive for couples needing two rooms.
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.
Ready to explore personalised home care for your loved one in St Helens?
Our expert team is ready to guide you.
Vale of White Horse
46 years
A wonderful caring lady, she got on with my mum so well, they had a laugh togeth...
Manchester
10 years
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Doncaster
22 years
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Wolverhampton
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Cornwall
7 years
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Croydon
42 years
Vivienne is a very nice good carer....
Aberdeen City
21 years
Jo was excellent with my mother. She had a delightful manner; very kind, carin...
Plymouth
8 years
Teodora is an excellent Carer, observant, gentle and kind with a good sense of h...
Coventry
11 years
Blessing was very quiet when she first arrived, but then has she got to know the...
Brighton and Hove
9 years
Erica is very kind and caring she looked after Mum very well after her three wee...
West Northamptonshire
23 years
I didn't get to meet Matshidiso but I spoke to her on the phone and via Whatsapp...
East Lindsey
14 years
Katie was friendly, lively and fun to have around. She was on the same wave leng...
Glasgow City
30 years
Lovorka was really attentive to our mum and encouraged her to walk every day, he...
Barnet
10 years
Antoniya looked after mum for a few weeks while her carer took a break. she was ...
Walsall
20 years
Augusta is a lovely lady, and the whole family are pleased we have her to look a...
Denbighshire
42 years
The Perfect carer... No fuss ...please come back again
Southampton
14 years
Fantastic
Norwich
7 years
She really cared and accepted it wouldn’t be easy for someone to have 24/7 care....
Milton Keynes
10 years
Rose is wonderful with mum ! A great help and very patient! �
Cumberland
8 years
We would have no hesitation in fully recommending Michelle. We felt entirely con...