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Home care in Holmfirth

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.

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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

Which types of care does Elder provide in Holmfirth?

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    Live-in care

    Long-term 24-hour support

    • A carer lives in the home to provide round-the-clock support
    • Suitable for people living with conditions like dementia, reduced mobility, etc.
    • For long-term care needs

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    Respite care

    Temporary 24-hour support

    • A carer moves in for a few days to provide round-the-clock support
    • Suitable to cover for a main caregiver or for a temporary increase in care needs
    • Minimum duration of 3 days

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    Visiting care

    Flexible home visits

    • Book as many hours as you need for help in the comfort of your home
    • Support with everyday tasks like grooming, walks, cooking, etc.
    • From as little as 1 hour per week

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Why choose Elder for live-in care in Holmfirth?

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

Love-Your-Carer Guarantee

We handpick top carers in Holmfirth 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 Holmfirth, 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

How can I arrange home care with Elder?

Arranging home care 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 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.

Our live-in carers

At Elder, we make it easy to find a compassionate live-in carer. Get to know one of our local care professionals listed below.

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We have connected over 5000 families to carers so far.

FAQs

Still have questions?

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Elder's live-in care service starts from £1,150 per week. This rate adjusts based on the individual needs of your loved one. To discuss their requirements and receive a personalised quote, please contact our 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, live-in care 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.

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.

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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