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 Altofts. 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 3648Live-in care with Elder starts from £1,150 per week. The exact cost will depend on your loved one’s specific care needs. To get 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, 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.
With Elder’s extensive network of self-employed carers, we can typically set up live-in care within 24 hours. In urgent cases, it's often possible to find a suitable 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 Altofts?
Our expert team is ready to guide you.
East Ayrshire
25 years
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Wiltshire
16 years
Syed was unfailingly pleasant helpful and supportive - I have no hesitation in c...
Manchester
1 years
Princessa was kind, caring and thoughtful. She quickly understood the needs of M...
Luton
10 years
Don’t tempt me‼️
Bristol, City of
17 years
Rodica was live-in carer for my mother Janet for the last two months of her life...
Lewisham
6 years
Denise is a very pleasant lady, calm and polite and gentle. Denise was a real su...
Swale
14 years
Florance is working really well with our mother, and she's a very caring person.
St. Helens
11 years
Szilvia spent 1 week with my aunt covering for her regular carer. She was very k...
Shropshire
26 years
Theo was lovely with Mum, caring and kind, ensuring Mum was happy and comfortabl...
Stroud
41 years
Mary was very kind and gentle with mum. She was very attentive with a lovely war...
Reading
15 years
Humu cared so kindly for my Aunt, who was very frail, doing all she could to hel...
Bradford
7 years
Natalia was wonderful because she was patient, calm and kind with my mother, wh...
Braintree
10 years
Elisabete is a fantastic carer in every way. Her care and compassion is amazing....
Brent
5 years
Anna is so very cheery with my father even on his down days. She is extremely fo...
Newham
8 years
Chantelle is warm and gentle carer she understood mums needs.
Birmingham
8 years
Emanuel's quiet low key approach was ideally suited to John. John became much c...
Torfaen
4 years
Nicole has been, and continues to be at the writing of this review, outstanding....
Kingston upon Thames
20 years
Trudie came to us for a month over Christmas at short notice when our planned ca...
Middlesbrough
22 years
Merida is a fantastic carer. She supports my brother who has young onset Alzheim...
Walsall
20 years
Augusta is a lovely lady, and the whole family are pleased we have her to look a...