Live-in care in Tonbridge

Find a qualified carer in Tonbridge to support your loved one in their home.

Organise care easily and receive support any time you need it from a dedicated care expert.

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  • 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

Why choose live-in care in Tonbridge?

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 Tonbridge. Powered by industry-leading teams and technology, we deliver unique benefits:

Love-Your-Carer Guarantee

We handpick top carers in Tonbridge 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 Tonbridge, 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

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How can I arrange live-in care in Tonbridge with Elder?

Arranging home care in Tonbridge with Elder involves a clear and supportive process, typically completed in three simple steps:

01

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.

02

Choose your carer

You’ll receive profiles of suitable self-employed carers in Tonbridge within 24 hours. Chat to them online or arrange a phone or video call, before choosing who you like best.

03

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.

Find your ideal carer

We have connected over 5000 families to carers so far.

FAQs

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The 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.

An Elder live-in carer's daily duties encompass tailored support for all aspects of personal and home life. This typically involves:

  • Personal and health support: Assisting with personal care (such as bathing, dressing, and grooming), providing continence and mobility support, and overseeing medication prompting and administration.
  • Home and errands: Managing meal planning and preparation, light housework, pet care, and running errands.
  • Companionship and social engagement: Prioritising companionship, supporting hobbies, and accompanying your loved one on appointments and social outings.

Please note, complex medical procedures like Stoma care, PEG care, or wound care are not covered, as these require a registered nurse.

Yes, live-in care in Tonbridge is an excellent and often more cost-effective alternative to a care home. Care homes frequently involve extra fees beyond the headline price, making live-in care a cheaper option, especially for couples who avoid paying for two separate rooms. Unlike care homes, live-in care means a focus solely on your loved one. This allows them to remain comfortably in their own home, receiving dedicated one-to-one support for better value and greater peace of mind than less individualised residential care.

Elder can provide live-in care in Tonbridge very quickly. Our nationwide network of self-employed carers allows us to often arrange care within just 24 hours. For immediate needs, we have even successfully matched families with a carer on the 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.