Live-in home care in Slough
Find a qualified carer in Slough to support your loved one in their home.
Organise care easily and receive support any time you need it from a dedicated care expert.
Why choose live-in care in Slough?
A carer moves to your loved one's home to provide full-time, bespoke care. It enables them to keep their home, routine, and independence.
Personalised care
Live-in care means a focus solely on your loved one: care tailored to their unique needs and wants, from a familiar face, 7 days a week.
Better life quality
Care at home allows the elderly to preserve their independence, routines and friendships. 97% of people receiving it say it’s improved their quality of life.
Lower health risks
Moving to a care home often causes anxiety, whilst the unfamiliar location is proven to increase the chance of life-changing falls by 50%.
What are the benefits of using Elder?
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 Slough. Powered by industry-leading teams and technology, we deliver unique benefits:
Love-Your-Carer Guarantee
We handpick top carers in Slough 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 Slough, 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
Live-in dementia care: Real stories of staying home
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How Sue found relief with live-in dementia care for her mum
Sue shares how dementia care helped her mum stay safe and happy in her own home. This allowed Sue to stop being a carer and become a daughter again, providing her with immense peace of mind.
How live-in Alzheimer's care helped Pat stay safe
Penny discusses her mum's experience with Alzheimer's, highlighting why live-in care was the crucial choice for her safety, happiness, and continued quality of life.
How can I arrange live-in care in Slough with Elder?
Arranging home care in Slough 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 in Slough 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.
Qualified carers for peace of mind
All carers on Elder pass a rigorous screening which includes a background check, character and skills assessment, and verifiable professional references. Only 2% of applicants are successful. As a result, 9 out of 10 customers are very satisfied with their first carer.
Find your ideal carer
We have connected over 5000 families to carers so far.
FAQs
Still have questions?
0333 920 3648The 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.
You can expect comprehensive, personalised assistance from an Elder live-in carer across various aspects of daily living. This includes:
- Daily living support: Assistance with personal care (such as bathing, dressing, and grooming), continence care, mobility, and managing medication.
- Home and errands: Help with meal planning and preparation, light housework, looking after pets, and running errands.
- Social and emotional wellbeing: Providing companionship, supporting hobbies, and accompanying your loved one to appointments and social outings.
It's important to note that our carers do not provide complex medical procedures like Stoma care, PEG care, or wound care, as these require a registered nurse.
Yes, for many seniors, home care in Slough is a preferable choice over residential care. It's often more cost-effective, avoiding extra fees common in residential care and saving money for couples. Your loved one stays in their familiar surroundings, maintaining routine and freedom, while receiving dedicated one-to-one support for better value and greater peace of mind.
Yes, Elder can arrange home care in Slough 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.
You can find the following home care services with Elder:
- Live-in care
- Respite care
- Visiting care.
All our services are carefully designed to meet the individual’s specific requirements, ensuring personalised support for your loved one.
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