Elderly Live-in Care

Live-in care is the new alternative to a care home, that puts care first. Your loved one stays in the place they know and love, surrounded by the memories and possessions that are a fundamental part of who they are.

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Exceptional full-time elderly care where the heart is

We’re the UK’s leading specialists for elderly live-in care, matching your loved one with a dedicated care professional who moves into their home.

These experienced, vetted carers help with everything from personal hygiene to daily household tasks, ensuring your elderly relative is safe and happy in place they love most, their own home.

A vetted carer you can trust

We understand your loved one’s safety is paramount. That’s why we go to great lengths to ensure their carer is someone the whole family can trust.

All the professionals we work with have full background checks, referencing and certificates to prove they reach the standards you expect.

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More affordable than you think

People often think live-in care is unaffordable. Follow our four-step plan to get everything you’re eligible for:

  1. Claim all the benefits you’re entitled to
  2. Apply for NHS Continuing Healthcare
  3. Get funding from your local council
  4. Use your assets

A truly personal touch

We match an expert, vetted carer to your loved one based on their needs and personality.

That means taking the time to paint a picture of the kind of person they are in order to find them someone they’ll genuinely get on with.

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Speak to an expert

Interested in finding out more about live-in care from Elder? Get started by booking an appointment with one of our expert care advisors.

Real life story: Colin and Dulcie

Dulcie is 102-years-old and lives with her son Colin, his wife Mary, and her Carer Sarah. She has dementia and has had full-time live-in care for over two years.

We talk to the family about the challenges of finding the right care solution for a fiercely independent woman – and how the positive benefits of live-in care with Sarah has transformed all of their lives.

for nearly every need

For nearly every need

From those who simply require someone to keep them company to those with complex dementia needs, we'll help find a carer to suit nearly every situation. Always a vetted, English-speaker who has undergone full background checks.


Available nationwide

We help families up and down the UK – from the Land’s End to John o’ Groats, regardless of how rural the location. We’ll also arrange all the travel directly with the carer.




other ways to get in touch

Other ways to get in touch

Our advisors are able to help you navigate the complexities of arranging care, as well as tailoring a bespoke plan to your family’s needs. click here to book a time to chat.



Frequently asked questions

If your loved one has dementia, they’ll get a carer with experience of looking after someone with the condition. We also meet all of our carers face-to-face, undertake a full background check and take references of their work history.

While we’re unable to arrange in-person meetings ahead of the carer arriving, there’s plenty of ways to really get to know them and feel confident in your choice.  We’ll send your family a full profile and personal introductory video for each carer so you can learn all about their skills, experience and what other Elder customers think about them. You can also use the chat feature in MyElder to speak to carers directly, or ask to arrange a video call to meet them virtually. 

Yes, it’s a requirement for all carers working with us to be able to speak fluent English. If they’re not British nationals, we make sure they have the right skills and experience and are up to the same, rigorous standards we have in the UK.

Yes, we do have customers who use support from their local authority in the form of direct payments. To claim from your local council, start by arranging a care needs assessment with them. After this your loved one’s liquid (that’s not including their property) assets will be assessed. In England, if they have less than £23,250 they’ll be eligible for government support.

We understand the importance of continuity for those living with conditions such as dementia. However, the carers we work with are only human, and do require time off. You can expect your family’s primary carer to be with you for around four weeks at a time, usually taking one or two weeks off. During this period, we’ll work with you to choose and arrange for a respite carer to step in.

If the need is urgent, we’re able to put care in place in as little as 24-48 hours.

The carer will need their own bedroom to use for sleeping and as a place to relax when they are taking a break. It is best to provide a television and internet access for them since they will be spending so much time with you. The carer will prepare meals and probably eat with you, so separate dining facilities will not be needed. We’d recommend budgeting £40 per week for the carer’s food. However, if you’d like us to arrange it, we can add it to your weekly payments.

If you or your loved one likes to get out and about and they are well enough to do so, it can be a good idea to supply a car that the live-in carer can use. Having a car to use can also help with shopping trips and transport to appointments or daycare sessions, especially if you’re in an isolated area. Please bear in mind, for carers with cars we do ask for an additional fee. This is passed directly on to the carer.

There are various pieces of nursing equipment you can buy that can make care at home easier.

If you or a loved one spends a lot of time in bed or needs to change position at regular intervals, they may benefit from a hospital bed. In addition to raising and lowering to the optimum position for the carer to work, it will help to get into a comfortable position and sit  upright for meals. Hospital beds also have side rails to use if the person is at risk of falling. Extra equipment such as pressure relief mattresses will also minimise the development of pressure sores.

Usually, the district nursing service will advise on the best specialist equipment for providing care at home. They should also be able to organise the supply of these items from NHS stores, although some items may have to be purchased privately.

If you or your family member has mobility issues, it’s worth looking into the various aids that can help  – from walking aids such as Zimmer frames to the installation of a stair lift. If  unable to stand, you will need a hoist so that the live-in carer can reposition when necessary. Equipment such as a mobile commode is useful for toilet and personal hygiene tasks such as showering.

 
 

A live-in carer provides companionship for you or a loved one when family members are unable to be around. They will be chosen on the basis of shared interests and hobbies, as well as for the ability to meet healthcare needs.

In a typical day the carer might play games or share activities such as cooking or gardening. They can also help with getting dressed, and personal hygiene. Put simply, the carer will try to support to ensure you or a loved on can carry on doing the things you enjoy, while minimising risk.

If care is for a loved one, You will be notified of illness or a fall, or anything else that you need to be aware of and the carer will also contact health care professionals such as nurses or doctors if they need to.

No, we can arrange for temporary care and short-term care too. If you usually care for your loved one, but are going on holiday, or just need a bit of time off, live-in care is the perfect cover. 

 

 

The carer is on-hand to help. With their usual shift hours around 10-12 hours per day. So you can have the peace of mind of knowing that your loved one is safe and cared for. To provide additional peace of mind, there are many aids available to alert the carer to potential problems.

If your loved one is prone to falls and needs someone with them, a pressure mat placed beside the bed can trigger an alarm that lets the live-in carer know if the person gets up in the night. Similarly, alarms can be installed close to doors so that your loved one cannot wander off without their carer realising.